City Breaks

Bath Episode 06 The season, 18th century style


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Hear what all those elegant visitors were actually doing all day (and evening!) when they came to 'do a season' in 18th century Bath.  Find out about the flamboyant master of ceremonies, Beau Nash, and the buildings you can still visit today which will conjure up the atmosphere for you: the Pump Room and the Assembly Rooms.

Useful links

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-assembly-rooms

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-assembly-rooms
https://www.bathvenues.co.uk/pump-room-history
https://visitbath.co.uk/listings/single/pump-room
https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/pump-room-restaurant
https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk

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