Bath A Very Peculiar History

Bath, A Very Peculiar History explores the history, architecture and cultural life of Bath, one of Britain’s most beautiful cities.


Covering everything from its origins as a Roman town, when the famed spring baths were first constructed, through the Georgian period when it gained many of its iconic buildings, to its status today as a hugely-popular tourist attraction, this is an enthralling and fast-paced account of Bath in all its myriad glories.


Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.