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The Assembly Rooms have been featured in the film adaptions of several historic novels. Discovery of a Planet: In , the planet Uranus was discovered from Bath by William Herschel, who spotted it while looking through a homemade telescope from his home on 19 New King Street. Royal Mail: Today, most people in the UK are very familiar with the postal service. Jane Austen: Bath has been home to many famous residents over the years, but one of the most notable is author Jane Austen.
Charles Dickens: Another famous author with connections to Bath is Charles Dickens, who visited the city often. Hollywood: Bath is a popular setting for period films and dramas and many streets, including the oldest street in Bath, have featured in a number of well-known Hollywood movies including Les Miserables, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Duchess, and Persuasion.
Suffragettes: Bath also plays a part in political history, and Eagle House, arguably the oldest house in Bath, was home to Emily Blathwayt and Colonel Linley.
The Crescents: Some of the oldest buildings in Bath can be found on the many crescents in the city. For fans of Jane Austen, historic design or generally beautiful spaces, this is a must-see when in Bath. Designed in a perfect sweeping crescent around a tranquil lawn, you can also explore the nearby Royal Victoria Park, too. The perfect spot for a picnic or a family photo opportunity, to walk around the Royal Crescent is to step back in time to 18th century Britain.
As well as being private homes, the Royal Crescent is now a luxury hotel and museum of Georgian life, which you can visit at No. When completed in , the Assembly Rooms were described as 'the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom'. Nowadays, they give a fascinating insight into where 18th century high-society would go to enjoy music, dance and mingle. Once hosting some of the most luxurious evening balls and concerts in Britain, the Assembly Rooms were mentioned by Jane Austen in both Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
After being used by the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War, the Assembly Rooms were reopened in , and can be visited today when booked in advance. Located just below the Assembly Rooms, the Fashion Museum is a place bursting with examples of fashion, dress and accessories from throughout the centuries. Marvel at extravagant evening dresses from the s, tailored coats and elegant gloves — you can even dress up in Regency or Victorian-style clothes for both children and adults.
One of only four bridges in the world with shops along both sides, this bridge was designed to impress! Classically designed, over-looking the weirs of Bath, this is one of the most photographed parts of the city — a great spot for a postcard-perfect pic in addition to a little retail therapy in true Georgian style! If there were a prize for the most satisfying arrangement of Georgian townhouses, The Circus in Bath might just snatch gold.
A set of three rows of houses, each of which curve round to form a perfect circle. Make sure to keep an eye out for the emblems on the stonework, such as serpents and acorns, as you walk around this Georgian architectural gem.
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