Iconic 17th Century Georgian Architecture at the Sweeping Royal Crescent in Bath, England

Iconic 17th Century Georgian Architecture at the Sweeping Royal Crescent in Bath, England

Walking in Bath’s beautifully manicured gardens descending upon the Royal Crescent, it dawned on me that this is the second time I’ve been to this city this year. In a truly honest manner, I couldn’t help but fall deeper and deeper in love. As much as it has been gloriously radiant and warm here in England this past summer, Autumn has proven to be quite crisp, cool and frosty. I’ve also learned that the easiest way to take pleasure in the United Kingdom is to veraciously invest in a proper coat, jacket or outerwear. I rarely use windbreakers in California yet they have certainly taken center stage. I remember the days that a slight drizzle in Los Angeles means having to buy a disposable 5-dollar umbrella to get you from the lobby to the parking lot. Here in England, nobody seems to carry one even though it can rain at any given time. I tumbled upon the realization that when you’ve learned to acclimate to any weather, you can rise above your comfort zone and find beauty whenever, wherever.

Such is how I feel each and every time I come to this UNESCO world heritage city. In hindsight, without the rain, this beautiful landscape would perchance not exist. Perhaps the splendid grass wouldn’t be this kind of green, one that seems eternal and perennially long-standing. Sweeping me off my feet, the Royal Crescent stands regally in my posterior as an iconic landmark. Built in the 17th century by John Wood the younger, it is a fine example of the magnanimous Georgian architecture. Once home to royalties such as Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, this Grade 1 listed landmark now serves as a museum, luxurious hotel, offices and residences.

I suppose one can say that the Royal Crescent in Bath would absolutely have one of the most perfect lawns in the United Kingdom. Its front yard even includes a notable “ha-ha“, a recessed landscape constructed to act like a fence or boundary whilst perpetuating clear views of the nearby Royal Victoria Park and blocking possible entry to grazing livestock. Uplifting the environment and beautifying surroundings is truly part of the English culture. Since living here, I could say that I’ve veritably encountered the most sublime art in the simplest of milieu. Shaped in true form like a moon’s crescent, dining alfresco is the thing to do whilst admiring the view. Experience tells me that local delis will not disappoint in apportioning the most delightful sandwiches in a baguette or light wrap. Life can literally be a picnic as you sit across one of the benches at the Royal Crescent in an afternoon like today. Coincidentally, in true British fashion, a courtyard was left open for transients to view what a typical Georgian garden would have looked like back in the day. As one can see clearly, here in England, an aptitude for creativity, the arts and culture emanates to ascertaining an omnipresent beauty that can be found in every direction.

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