The Circus in Bath, England
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The Circus is an example of Georgian architecture in the city of Bath, Somerset, England, begun in 1754 and completed in 1768. The name comes from the Latin 'circus', which means a ring, oval or circle. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
Divided into three segments of equal length, the Circus is a circular space surrounded by large townhouses. Each of the curved segments faces one of the three entrances, ensuring that whichever way a visitor enters there is a classical facade straight ahead.
The Circus, originally called King's Circus, was designed by the architect John Wood the Elder, although he never lived to see his plans put into effect as he died less than three months after the first stone was laid. It was left to his son, John Wood the Younger to complete the scheme to his father's design. The initial leases for the south west segment were granted in 1755-67, those for the south east segment in 1762-6, and those for the north segment in 1764--6.
The Circus was part of John Wood the Elder's grand vision to recreate a classical Palladian architectural landscape for the city. Other projects included nearby Queen Square and the Forum (which was never built). The Circus is the culmination of Wood's career, and is considered his masterpiece.
Detail of The CircusWood's inspiration was the Roman Colosseum, but whereas the Colosseum was designed to be seen from the outside, the Circus faces inwardly. Three classical Orders, (Greek Doric, Roman/Composite and Corinthian) are used, one above the other, in the elegant curved facades. The frieze of the Doric entablature is decorated with alternating triglyphs and 525 pictorial emblems, including serpents, nautical symbols, devices representing the arts and sciences, and masonic symbols. The parapet is adorned with stone acorn finials.
When viewed from the air, the Circus, along with Queens Square and the adjoining Gay Street, form a key shape, which is a masonic symbol similar to those that adorn many of Wood's buildings.
The central area was paved with stone setts, covering a reservoir in the centre that supplied water to the houses. In 1800 the Circus residents enclosed the central part of the open space as a garden. Now, the central area is grassed over and is home to a group of old plane trees.
During the Baedeker Blitz of 1942, a bomb fell into the Circus, demolishing several of the houses. These have since been reconstructed in the original style.
Part of the frieze showing the alternating triglyphs and decorative emblemsArchitectural historian Dan Cruickshank selected the Circus as one of his five choices for the 2006 BBC television documentary series Britain's Best Buildings.
Bath, England: Neoclassical Royal Crescent and Circus
More info about travel to Bath: Bath has long been famous for its hot springs, and it was a popular spa town for the ancient Romans. When revitalized in the 18th century, local architects were inspired by the Italian architect Andrea Palladio to build a new Rome. Bath's Royal Crescent and Circus are fine examples of this neoclassic style.
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The Circus, Bath, England
Alongside the iconic Royal Crescent, Bath also features another impressively rounded landmark: The Circus.
Originally known as The King’s Circus, this remarkable sight consists of three curved segments of Grade I listed townhouses, arranged in a circular shape. The striking attraction was designed by John Wood the Elder, an architect also responsible for the nearby Queen Square. Unfortunately John Wood the Elder didn’t live to see his plans turned into reality, due to his death less than three months before construction of The Circus began in 1754. His son, John Wood the Younger, completed the build in 1768.
The Circus, Bath, UK (1/2)
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Bath, UK complete walking tour
The town center of Bath has a human scale with lowrise buildings and quiet streets lined with shops and galleries ideal for strolling, all contained in a relatively small area only about 1000 meters in one direction and 500 meters in the other. A nice place to start walking is the small Abbey Green, a peaceful courtyard with a large tree in the middle and historic old buildings all around. This courtyard is quite central. It's just one block over from the Bath Abbey and yet is easily missed because it's really not very conspicuous.
The Circus, Bath, UK (2/2)
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ENGLAND, BATH, The Circus
This was known as the king's Circus. The Jane Austen Centre is located back down at 40 Gay St. It was influenced by the Colosseum in Rome, and William Pitt, Thomas Gainsborough and Mary Gibbon lived here. People loved the place so much, it's design was copied in Piccadilly and Oxford Circus
Walking Tour of Bath UK
Visit Bath’s most iconic landmarks with Rich Jones of Tour Guides Travel Guides. In this video, Rich takes you on an amusing walking tour of Bath UK.
Visit the following locations:
1) Abbey Green, Bath UK
2) Abbey Church Yard, Bath UK
3) Bath Abbey, Bath UK
4) Bog Island, Bath UK
5) Pulteney Bridge, Bath UK
6) River Avon, Bath UK
7) Pulteney Weir, Bath UK
8) Orange Grove, Bath UK
9) King Edgar, Bath UK
10) Prince Bladud and his Pigs, Bath UK
11) Guildhall, Bath UK
12) Laura Place, Bath UK
13) Great Pulteney Street, Bath UK
14) Holburne Museum, Bath UK
15) Jane Austen’s House, Bath UK
16) The Royal Crescent, Bath UK
17) The Circus, Bath UK
18) Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath UK
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A rainy winter day in Bath, England ~ The Circus
A view of The Circus in Bath, England. Designed by architect John Wood the Elder shortly before his death in 1754, the Circus was completed by Woods's son, John Wood the Younger, in 1768.
The Circus, Bath
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Tour of the Roman Baths in Bath, UK, England in HD 1080p
The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing.
The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern street level. There are four main features: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the Museum holding finds from Roman Bath. The buildings above street level date from the 19th century.
The Baths are a major tourist attraction and, together with the Grand Pump Room, receive more than one million visitors a year,[1] with 1,037,518 people during 2009.[2] It was featured on the 2005 TV program Seven Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of the West Country. Visitors can see the Baths and Museum but cannot enter the water. An audio guide is available in several languages.
This IS Bath, UK 2014
Here we take a look at the beautiful city of Bath in England.
I have covered :
Roman Baths
Royal Crescent/Circus
River Avon
City Centre
Sydney Gardens ( I know I spelt this wrong in the video)
Train station/Graze bar
Filmed on the 19th and 20th of May 2014 which happened to be the hottest days of the year so far, we experience Bath in all its splendor and colour. Bath is magnificently kept and should be the benchmark in which other cities/towns are judged. I hope you enjoy the ride.
Circus & The Royal Crescent in Bath, England
Circus & The Royal Crescent in Bath, England