Georgian architecture in Bath and its development and design

1 17 /05 /2007 Georgian Architecture in Bath and its Development and Design Regarded as the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries , the Pump Room is a striking neo-classical salon it is the place to which hot Spa water is drawn for drinking . Either before or after having taken the bathing No1 The Pump Room . Designed in Neo-Classical design a beautiful Tea room .www .romambaths .co .uk

Royal Crescent

This has got to be the most photographed collection of 18th century architecture in the whole of

Bath . Its beautiful line and classic pillars gives us a glimpse of the wealthy 18th century lifestyle . It consists of thirty buildings

John Wood the Younger 's masterpiece , often called the 'finest crescent in Europe ' was built between 1767 and 1775 and has housed many famous residents including the Prince of Wales and Duke of York , first and second sons of George III . It consists of one hundred and fourteen Ionic columns supporting a continuous cornice over two hundred yards long Property Information by Wcities No 2 View of Royal Crescent from the park opposite called Queen Square 17 /05 /2007 This is a communal park area that faces Royal Crescent and adds a stunningly beautiful scene to enhance the architecture . Originally a formal layout , by John Wood , with elaborate parterres

The Countess of Huntington Chapel

Commissioned by Selena , Countess of Huntingdon , who was an affluent Christian who sold her jewellery to aid the spread of the Gospel message a Influential evangelist John Wesley delivered several passionate sermons here

No 3 The Countess of Huntington Chapel John Lowder designed this church in gothic style

There has been an Abbey on this site since the 8th century , although the present building dates from the late 16th century . The West Front , with its carved angels ascending ladders to heaven , the fan vaulting is magnificent The Circus , Bath , drawn by Robert Woodroffe c .1829 (Victoria Art Gallery , Bath ) This painting shows the stunning architecture that is what Bath is all about

The nobility and gentry flocked to Bath in the bathing season until seaside resorts became more popular . Its spanking new Georgian architecture was much admired around 1800 , but its popularity was already in decline The truly stunning Town House museum situated at No 1 Royal Crescent has kept the house exactly as it was in the 18th century and gives a true feel of how the crescent must have been

18th Century Town House This is a of the house and one can still be seen as it was in its heyday . The Entrance Hall leads on to the Dining Room which would have been truly lavish with cornice and mouldings on the walls The Study would have been used by the gentlemen of the house . The card table is set in readiness for card playing - particularly gambling for high stakes which would have been very much in favour at the time

During the 18th century the first floor Drawing Room was...