Bath abbey, founded 1499 over an older Norman church. Christians have lived in Bath since the 4th century. Restored in 1611 and in the 18th century. Back of the abbey church. West windows: old testament scenes. East windows: 56 scenes from the life of Jesus. Apse. Apse. James Montagu, bishop of Bath and Wells and Winchester, 17th century. James Montagu, bishop of Bath and Wells and Winchester, 17th century. Circus Labels