Bath Abbey Churchyard
As described by Jane as the most agreeable and most polite places in the kingdom, Bath Abbey is truly one of a kind. Its magnificent stained-glass windows, honey-gold stone columns, and world-renowned fan vaulting create a breathtaking sense of light and space. But its wonder goes beyond just its beauty. Listen now
Thermae Bath Spa
The Hetling pump room was important Jane's day as her brother Edward took the cure when he came to Bath when he was suffering from suspected gout. Listen now
Sally Lunns House
Allegedly, the oldest house in Bath was home to Sally Lunn around 1680. She was known for creating the Bath Bun, which is still baked there to this day. Listen now
The Lower Rooms
This location was once home to the Lower Assembly Rooms, a place familiar to Jane Austen and the setting where Catherine Morland first meets Mr. Tilney in Northanger Abbey. Listen now
The River Avon and Pulteney Bridge
In 1760, Robert Adam was commissioned to build the Pulteney Bridge to continue Bath's building boom on the other side of the river. This bridge is unique in England in having shops on it. Many compare this to Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. Listen now
Laura Place and Great Pulteney Street
Bath's longest and widest street in Bath. Jane would have known this bridge and street particularly well, as from 1801 to 1805, she lived at Sydney Place at the far end of the street. Listen now
The Royal Mineral Water Hospital
Built in 1737, this hospital marked the beginning of a new era of faith and scientific confidence in the healing powers of Bath's mineral waters. Listen now
Beau Nash House and The Theatre Royal
This is the last house of Beau Nash, which he shared with his mistress. Jane Austen loved the theatre and would often have her characters perform here in Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. Listen now
Queen Square
On the south side of this square, Jane took lodgings with her brother Edward and his family. The fine layout and central obelisk was constructed by Beau Nash in honour of the visit of the Prince of Wales.Listen now
Gravel Walk
This is where in Jane Austen's novel, Persuasion, a touching love scene happens between Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth. Listen now
The Royal Crescent
This row of 30 houses was built between 1768 and 1775 and designed by the second John Wood. No.1 Royal Crescent is furnished exactly as it would have been in the 18th century, giving us an accurate idea of how it would have looked. Listen now
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