EDITOR’S LETTER / ISSUE 352 / 10 – 24 NOVEMBER 2017
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MERRY AND BRIGHT
It’s getting festive in the city
PHOTO BY NEILL MENNEER, AS FEATURES IN HIS BOOK, BATH. A PICTORIAL JOURNEY
Christmas countdown At some point into the shelf-life of this very issue of Bath Life, the yuletide merriments in the city will have commenced – and we can’t wait. There’s everything from the award-winning Bath Christmas Market and the bedecked tree outside the Bath Abbey, to breathtaking choral concerts around the city, a festive street food market, pop-up coming-together spots, and the return of the much-loved Victorian carousel on Stall Street (as features on our front cover) to look forward to. On page 58, a local photographer recommends where else to visit in Bath during this time of year to get some impressive snaps; and turn to page 84 for a sneak peek at the exciting array of items – from artworks to jewellery – you’ll be able to bag at the Bath Christmas Market. Sticking with the wintry theme, we’ve been spending our time visiting the cosiest pubs and bars in and around Bath. These watering holes don’t just offer a warm and toasty atmosphere, but they are thoroughly intriguing – there’s a magical one that featured in Harry Potter, one which is haunted by a poltergeist called Albert, and one where sworddancing is a regular occurrence (page 38). Elsewhere, we lust after the season’s blazing-hot colour palette (page 86); indulge our taste buds at The Ivy Bath Brasserie (page 74); and take a look at the Christmas tipples that are sure to impress guests (page 76). Have a jolly one. Lisa Evans, Editor Follow us on Twitter: @BathLifeMag Follow us on Instagram:@bathlifemag