This story has some weird nuances in the narration .. were you
there, MrGrumpy?
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Anyway, I find Bath a very pleasant place to stroll around for a few hours. There's a great pub by the river (on the B-B bike path) which is quieter than the town centre and has done us great breakfasts/lunches.
And FAR more importantly, there is the nicest bookshop I can remember in this hemisphere:
https://mrbsemporium.com/