Description
Bath is renowned for its architectural splendours and this this book examines the most famous Roman and Georgian remains, the late-Gothic abbey church and the nineteenth- and twentieth-century buildings which add to the distinctive streetscapes of the city. The author also describes the open spaces, parks and farmlands which complete the beauty of Bath. Nor is the human and commercial life neglected, As a city with a unique central area, Bath has its traffic and conservation problems set in a battleground between economic and aesthetic principles. The great significance of present and future planning in this respect is mentioned here.
This Portrait is a penetrating study of how the built environment has changed over time in response to the needs and attitudes of the citizens of Bath and the relationship of the city to the national picture. It will be welcomed both residents and visitors alike.
Hardcover, 216 pages. In very good pre-loved condition with the exception of being ex-library.