Western ho!

In search of quality cigar outlets in the Bath and Bristol area

This edition we delve into the West Country, taking in Bristol, the gateway of the West and Bath, the jewel in the crown of the region.

Cigars are often associated with boom times and both cities have seen rises in wealth associated with industry and the arts.

Let’s take Bath first, a major tourist destination with more than 2,000 years of history behind it.

Two thousand years ago, with most of the world at their feet, the Romans recognised the unique qualities of Bath and settled here. And didn’t they choose well.

Set in a sheltered valley, surrounded like Rome by seven wooded hills and nourished by Britain’s only natural hot springs, it was a natural haven even then.

But Bath’s impeccable historic credentials don’t tell the full story.

Today it is a thriving, vibrant city.

What a place to wander round smoking your favourite stick. The exquisite Georgian city grew from its ancient roots. The Royal Crescent, The Circus, Pump Room and Pulteney Bridge are among the finest architectural treasures in the world.

Indeed, the entire city has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This comfortably sized city is packed with places to visit. Bath’s rich diversity of museums, galleries, gardens and attractions are all within easy distance of each other.

No cigar smoker’s visit to Bath would be complete without a pilgrimage to the Fredrick Tranter shop on Abbey Green.

This compact and bijoux outlet provides a great haven for smokers and despite its size has plenty to.....

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By Dominic Roskrow

Section : City Watch

Page number : 22

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 9 on 18/09/2006.

This article is 70 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements.



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	Western ho! In search of quality cigar outlets in the Bath and Bristol area This edition we delve into the West Country, taking in Bristol, the gateway of the West and Bath, the jewel in the crown of the region. Cigars are often associated with boom times and both cities have seen rises in wealth associated with industry and the arts. Let’s take Bath first, a major tourist destination with more than 2,000 years of history behind it. Two thousand years ago, with most of the world at their feet, the Romans recognised the unique qualities of Bath and settled here. And didn’t they choose well. Set in a sheltered valley, surrounded like Rome by seven wooded hills and nourished by Britain’s only natural hot springs, it was a natural haven even then. But Bath’s impeccable historic credentials don’t tell the full story. Today it is a thriving, vibrant city. What a place to wander round smoking your favourite stick. The exquisite Georgian city grew from its ancient roots. The Royal Crescent, The Circus, Pump Room and Pulteney Bridge are among the finest architectural treasures in the world. Indeed, the entire city has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This comfortably sized city is packed with places to visit. Bath’s rich diversity of museums, galleries, gardens and attractions are all within easy distance of each other. No cigar smoker’s visit to Bath would be complete without a pilgrimage to the Fredrick Tranter shop on Abbey Green. This compact and bijoux outlet provides a great haven for smokers and despite its size has plenty to..... To read the rest of this article you can buy this issue or subscribe to Cigar Buyer to have every issue delivered direct to your door. By Dominic Roskrow Section : City Watch Page number : 22 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 9 on 18/09/2006. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 70 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2012. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.