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History means
heritage and this is definitely an issue to be taken seriously, as it builds
our identity and shows us the way – past paths with a view towards the future.
No wonder that there are so many cities worldwide proud of their own unique
history! As there is a sense of pride in paying tribute to one's own past and
identity. It is in such places that we find our inspiration, that we usually
connect with ourselves and manage to see clearly towards the future, as the
remnants of old civilizations are usually able to trigger not only the imagination, but also a broader vision
towards life and the course of things.
From the once
almighty Rome to classic Athens and from China to the Pyramids of Egypt, the
world hosts innumerable monuments worth exploring. And what makes us feel even
more fulfilled and pleased when visiting a historical place is the sense that
the mere story of the place is being well taken care of, mingled in the webs of
present moment, as if still an ongoing story that we – visitors – can also be
part of. Cultural events are the glue of the past with the present, making us
feel part of something grand that still brings life and energy to places that,
otherwise, might give one the impression that gave their all already. Bath is
one of these places with a breathtaking story that, somehow, still manages to
breath – and it does it fully, by all means!

We might all know
by now that holidays in England can mean a trip to history and an embrace of our modern culture just as well; it feels in no way different when visiting
Bath. Culture manages, with its always transforming vibrant events, to adapt
places to an adopted moment in the present, and it surely plays a special role,
even in a place such as Bath, which have already a story and a voice of their
own. In Bath, a number of cultural events are offering the chance to locals and
visitors alike to feel that the city cares deeply about its past, its story and
its status as a place with a unique cultural heritage. As for hotels in Bath
for your stay to be worth it, my recommendation would be to keep it simple and
search for a Travelodge hotel in Bath
where comfort meets reasonable prices. After all, it is all about visiting
Bath, not the expensive hotels!
Let’s now take a
look at what qualifies as the most renowned festival that takes place in Bath
year by year: the Bath Literature Festival!
Bath Literature Festival
Established in
1995, the Bath Literature Festival is by now a very prestigious international
literature event. Over the years, a number of leading writers and intellectuals
have been giving lectures in front of those audiences that are always thirsty
for knowledge. Influential figures such as Doris Lessing, Margaret Atwood,
Tariq Ali, the late Anna Politkovskaya and Eric Hobsbawm, Steve Bell and Wendy
Cope among many others have participated in this celebration of literature.
This year, the
festival was held in the first week of March and was met with significant
success. The two most prominent figures that naturally stole the attention were
Hilary Mantel and J.K. Rowling.
Hilary Mantel

JK Rowling

Nevertheless, the
Bath Literature Festival is not the one and only cultural event taking place in
Bath, but just the most prolific. However, there are other festivals held in
Bath that are worth the attention, such as the Bath International Music Festival and the Children Literature Festival. With all these cultural events taking
place in such a marvelous location, Bath does sound like a very attractive
destination!
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