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 Period American rooms and beautiful country grounds |
Claverton Manor Bath, North East Somerset BA2 7BD United Kingdom +44 1225 82 3010 http://www.americanmuseum.org |
The museum is housed in Claverton Manor, built by Jeffrey Wyatville in 1820 in neo-classical style, and was the site of William Churchill's first political speech in 1897. The building was converted into the museum and opened in 1961. The grounds are vast, and walking paths, picnic areas, as well as spacious parking make your visit a relaxed and varied experience. The Manor's rooms show American craftsmanship in textiles, glass, silver, and furniture from the 17th to 19th centuries. Access to the library of historical and period books is free by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meeting rooms from the 18th century |
Bennett Street Bath BA1 2QH United Kingdom +44 (0)1225 47 7789 / 7173 (Museum of Costume) http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk |
The Assembly Rooms were the meeting place for public entertainment in the 18th century, and continue to be used today. The Ball Room is the largest space, and was used for dances and conversation. The Octagon Room's shape was suited to card playing amongst the menfolk, while the women often retired to the tea room. An additional card room was added at the back, which now serves as a bar area. Costumes of the kind worn here in the 18th century, as well as many other fashions old and new, are housed in the Museum of Costume on the lower floor of the building; admission is charged to see the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of religious tradition |
13 Kingston Buildings Bath, North East Somerset BA1 1LT United Kingdom +44 1225 42 2462 http://www.bathabbey.org |
Located underground on the southeast side of the Abbey, the Vaults are built over a medieval monks' cloister. The museum provides a concise but complete history of the religious and civil influences on the Abbey. Stonework and artifacts from Anglo-Saxon and Medieval periods are preserved for viewing, as well as a skeleton of a woman found buried with the monks. Other visual and audio exhibits complete your tour through over one thousand years of history on the site. A gift shop is located in the Abbey itself, offering merchandise, such as cards, Christian books, music and jewellery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bath At Work Museum |
Julian Road Bath, Northeast Somerset BA1 2RH United Kingdom +44 1225 31 8348 |
Housed inside the only existing 'Real Tennis Court' of the 18th century, the Bath at Work Museum has a wealth of industrial and engineering artefacts, dating from the 1870s on display. Most of the items were rescued from Mr. Bowler's Business in the 1970s and arranged here as a recreation of his site, including a fizzy-pop factory and complete engineering works. Other features include exhibits on stone mining and cabinet making, and a motor car from the Horstmann Car Company. Lectures and temporary exhibitions feature regularly. Visit the gift shop for books and cards and there is also a teashop offering light refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Striking feature of the Bath skyline, with panoramic views |
Lansdown Road Bath, North East Somerset BA1 9BH United Kingdom +44 1225 46 0705 |
William Beckford was a scholar, an eccentric, and a very wealthy man who could afford to indulge his enthusiasms. In 1827 he had this 154 foot Tower built to use as a banqueting house, library and study for his collection of rare books and art and as a retreat. The Tower is a Grade I listed building, and visitors can climb the spiral staircase to the Belvedere at the top to admire the panoramic view over the city and beyond. The first floor of the building below houses the museum of prints, architectural models, furniture and objects that illustrate Beckford's life and interests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Binding Bath's books for over a century |
Manvers Street Bath, North East Somerset BA1 1JW United Kingdom +44 1225 46 6000 |
George Bayntun established his book binding business in 1894 and over the next hundred years his descendants dedicated themselves to improving the business while maintaining their reputation for quality work at low prices. The bindery fell into disrepair during WWII as it was commandeered by the Crown, but Bayntun's daughter subsequently took over management of the shop and currently Bayntun's owns the most unique collection of finishing tools and equipment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bath architecture explained |
The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel The Vineyards Bath, North East Somerset BA1 5NA United Kingdom +44 1225 33 3895 http://www.bath-preservation-t... |
Originally a commission by the Countess of Huntingdon in 1765, the Methodist chapel on this site now houses the Building of Bath Museum. The main exhibition contains images and models of Bath during its stage of development, and catalogues the architects and builders who influenced its unique style. Visitors will learn about carpentry, stonework, moulding, plastering, ironmongery, and even the importance of the door on Bath buildings. A model of Bath on a 1:500 scale gives a bird's eye view of the wonders of the city. A small gift shop offers books and gifts related to Bath and architecture. Groups should book in advance. A study centre is available for research on architectural history or building conservation by appointment. Admission: £4; concs £3; children £1.50 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular with all the family |
12 Bennett Street Bath, North East Somerset BA1 2LQ United Kingdom +44 1225 46 4640 |
The wonders of the Eastern world preserved in this Georgian house number over a thousand, and date from 5000BC right up to the 20th century. On the first floor are Chinese jade and stone carvings, as well as a large room devoted to bronze and other metallic arts. The little Chinese Scholar's Studio hidden in the back is easily missed, but well worth seeking out. The second floor gallery is full of ceramics, sculptures, and bamboo carvings. In all areas, helpful displays assist you in understanding the significance of the art forms in Asian culture. Around every corner something will catch your eye; look out for Chinese and Japanese lacquer, and prints of traditional figures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Study centre for 400 years of fashion |
4 The Circus Bath, North East Somerset BA1 2EW United Kingdom +44 1225 47 7752 http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk |
The Fashion Research Centre is a unique resource for those wanting to study fashion trends. The reference library houses books on the history of costume since medieval times as well as fashion catalogs and magazines from around the world. Space is also given to the photographic record of style. The study collection provides the opportunity to handle clothing items representative of certain periods and styles. Students from GCSE level and upwards are encouraged; a staff member will introduce particular items pertaining to your interest. Booking is essential; please state clearly your area of study when you make an appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Commemorates the achievements of the inventor of the modern photographic negative |
Lacock Bath, Wiltshire SN15 2LG United Kingdom +44 1249 73 0459 |
Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock Abbey—the seeming incongruity of the Photography Museum in the outbuildings of an ancient stately home is explained by the fact that a later Talbot, William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77), a pioneering photographer, took one of the very first photographs ever (of a window in the Abbey—you can see it in the museum) and invented the modern photographic negative. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of photography. Directions: 3 miles south of Chippenham off the A350, approx 12 miles from Bath. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Private collection now open to the public |
Great Pulteney Street Bath, North East Somerset BA2 4DB United Kingdom +44 1225 46 6669 http://www.bath.ac.uk/holburne |
Sir William Holburne started this collection of fine art in the 19th century, and it has since grown to include many historic pieces from renowned artists, especially those who were locals or whose work related to Bath. The building, gloriously set at the top of Great Pulteney Street in the midst of the Sydney Pleasure Gardens, was originally a hotel in the late 18th century, but was transformed into the museum in 1916. Holdings include Holburne's collection of silver and porcelain, excellent examples of period furniture, a Schantz Fortepiano, and a harp dating from 1802. The many paintings include landscapes by Guardi and Turner, and portraits by Bath artist, Gainsborough. Special events include lectures and concerts. Visits to the library are by appointment. A gift shop offers postcards, cards, and small gifts. A teashop provides refreshments. Admission: £3.50; children £1.50 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An ideal starting point for Austen fans |
40 Gay Street Bath, North East Somerset BA1 2NT United Kingdom +44 1225 44 3000 http://www.janeausten.co.uk |
The Jane Austen Centre located in Gay Street where Jane Austen once lived, the permanent exhibition in this Georgian house offers a look at the life and times of Bath's most famous authoress. Staff give regular introductory talks, following which you may browse through the exhibition at your leisure. Settings and costumes illustrate Bath in Austen's time, while a video presentation gives glimpses of her daily life and how living in Bath influenced her novels. If you fancy dressing in period costume and posing for the camera, make an appointment for a sitting with the professional photographer. The gift shop offers various Jane Austen souvenirs, books, stationery, lace, cards and gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picturesque village, stately home and fascinating museum |
Lacock Bath, Wiltshire SN15 2LG United Kingdom +44 1249 73 0277 |
At first glance the Abbey looks like an 18th century Gothic house, but it's much older. As the name reveals, it was originally an Augustinian nunnery, founded in 1229 and flourishing until Henry VIII suppressed it in 1539. William Sharrington, ancestor of the Talbots, bought the estate the following year and his descendants have lived here ever since. Sharrington demolished the church but kept the fine medieval cloister, sacristy, chapter house and monastic rooms, building his house on the first floor, above the original ground floor rooms of the nunnery. b>Directions: 3 miles south of Chippenham off the A350, approx 12 miles from Bath. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashion through the ages |
Assembly Rooms Bennett Street Bath, North East Somerset BA1 2QH United Kingdom +44 1225 47 7789 http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk |
Four hundred years of style are on display in the Museum of Costume, located on the lower floor of the Assembly Rooms. Perhaps the most famous example is a rare outfit from 1660, the silver tissue dress. An audio tour guides visitors through the changes in style and fashion right up to the present day. Modern fashions are represented by the, "Dress of the Year", chosen every year since 1963 by leading experts to record the important developments in the fashion world. Those wishing to study fashion may wish to visit the Fashion Research Centre. Admission: £4; concs £3.60; children £2.90; family £11 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the British postal system |
8 Broad Street Bath, North East Somerset BA1 5LJ United Kingdom +44 1225 46 0333 |
Postal Museum—housed in the original Bath post office, which issued the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black on 2nd May 1840, the Bath Postal Museum opened in 1979 to tell the history of mail delivery from 2000 B.C. to the present day. Historic artifacts such as antique postboxes are on display alongside images and models depicting the changes in the post. The film room offers a short film dramatizing the beginnings of the postal service. Don't miss the library, children's activities room and special exhibition room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Radstock Museum |
Waterloo Road Radstock Bath, North East Somerset BA3 3EP United Kingdom +44 1761 43 7722 http://www.radstockmuseum.co.uk |
Full of reconstructed scenes from around the turn of the century (1900 - that is), Radstock Museum offers a chance to learn about life on the North Somerset coalfields. A reconstructed mine tunnel awaits exploration, and a living room, co-op shop, carpenter's workshop, blacksmith's, and schoolroom take you back to the way things used to be in this region. Tea and cakes are served in the cafe, and a small shop sells related cards, books and gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home decor in the 18th century |
1 Royal Crescent Bath, North East Somerset BA1 2LS United Kingdom +44 1225 42 8126 http://www.bath-preservation-t... |
Nunmber one Royal Crescent was the first town house of the Royal Crescent to be completed, and is an excellent example of Palladian architecture. Decorated with handsome hand-painted marbled wallpaper, the rooms of the house contain period furniture and the artefacts of 18th century daily life. On the ground floor there is a dining room with a sumptuously spread table, and a study where the men took their port and card games. On the first floor a drawing room and a bedroom are carefully preserved. The basement kitchen, with its many utensils and long wooden bench table, seems still alive and working, right down to the old-fashioned mousetraps. Don't miss the period sedan chair in the corridor under the stairwell. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oldest house in Bath |
4, North Parade Passage Bath, North East Somerset BA1 1NX United Kingdom +44 1225 46 1634 |
Sally Lunn's House is the oldest known house in Bath. The present timber-framed building dates from 1492 and Roman and Medieval remains have been found below the cellar floor. Sally Lunn, a young French girl, did not arrive until 1680. She brought with her a recipe for a sweet, brioche-style bread, which has become known as the 'Sally Lunn Bun'. After Sally's death, the recipe appeared to be lost forever until renovations in 1937 uncovered a copy of the secret recipe in a panel above the fireplace. The museum beneath the tearooms offers visitors a fascinating glimpse of history. Adjacent is a cellar containing stalagmites and stalactites. Entrance to the museum is just 30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the famous astronomer |
19 New King St Bath, North East Somerset BA1 2LB United Kingdom +44 1225 446 865 http://www.bath-preservation-t... |
The home of the astronomer, William Herschel who was famous for his refinements in the making of telescopes. These endeavours led him to the discovery of the planet Uranus, from the garden behind the house, in 1781. This Georgian House has been refurbished to show how it might have looked when William and his sister lived in it. In the lobby, a replica of Herschel's seven-foot telescope and a model of his massive forty-foot telescope give indications of his pioneering spirit in the sciences. The parlour is decorated with reproduction 18th century wallpaper, and has period furniture on display. The china used by John Herschel (William's son) is also displayed. Temporary exhibitions feature regularly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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