Spas & Bath - A World Heritage City
A World Heritage City
Still Waters Run Deep
Bath with its Roman remains, beautiful Georgian architecture and literary associations with Jane Austen is the only World Heritage City in England.
From Roman times to the present day it has Britain’s only natural HOT Spring.
We cover its history from the Roman baths (the finest ones in the country) through to the redevelopment of the healing Spa waters.
Hear about the restoration of Bath Spa. Follow the history of the baths from Roman times right through to today.
The remains of the Roman Baths are the best example of such an archaeological find outside Italy and the Listed Spa buildings have been meticulously restored and regenerated.
Hear how Nicholas Grimshaw designed a state of the art modern building that won people’s hearts even with its modernistic design.
Taking The Waters
Discover social life in the Spa towns from Roman times to today.
Hear how spas developed from mineral springs & holy wells, steeped in local folklore.
Learn about the development of Spas in medicinal practises and how they were transformed into fashionable watering holes for Georgian society, gathering as they did to dance, gamble, gossip and flirt. It wasn’t just about taking the waters!
We look at the splendid architecture, extensive parks and gardens, all designed to attract the Beau Monde.
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