Nigel's Photo Blog

Royal Crescent, Bath, England This evening, I am reporting on the architecturally important structure known as the Royal Crescent in Bath , England. Location is about 115 miles west of London. Bath is best known for (a) it's Roman history, particularly the famous hot water baths and (b) it's Georgian architecture to which the Royal Crescent relates.  The 500 foot long Royal Crescent dates from 1767-1775 and stands out as one of Bath's most iconic landmarks. It was designed by John Wood the Younger. It is primarily comprised of privately owned town houses one of which is the 5 star, Royal Crescent Hotel The structure is arranged around a perfect lawn and overlooks the Royal Victoria Park. Over it's long life the Royal Crescent has been home to many notable persons and has proved popular for films and period dramas such as those inspired by Jane Austen. Here is a video clip

  Royal Crescent, Bath, England. This evening, I am reporting on one of the important examples of Georgian (1730-1800) architecture to be found in the British Isles, namely the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. Bath is a city with Roman origins which is located about 120 miles west of London. This stunning work was built during the period 1767-1774 under the direction of John Wood the Younger and is a manifestation of the style, scope and grandeur of the 18th century moneyed classes, a time which could be called the ‘Jane Austen era’. Video clip of Royal Crescent.  The development was unusual by modern standards in that Wood built the facade and then sold off sections to purchasers who each employed their own architects. There were originally thirty houses but over time some have been merged into a hotel and others into offices. No 1 was taken back to its original interior in the late 1960s and is now a museum. Royal Crescent, Bath, England Another con...