A circle for a Square by pedersdottir
If Bath is a symphony of Georgian architecture, it was composed by a trio. John Wood was the man with the plan and Robert Gay was the man with the land. Ralph Allen provided the building blocks. The BUILDING OF BATH MUSEUM explains how the men and their respective obsessions came to create this jewel box of a city in native limestone, beginning in 1725.The adjacent Interior Gallery displays models and examples of Georgian decoration. It is a MUST SEE for anyone wishing to learn about authentic paint colors, fabric designs and wood finishes used to complete the interior architecture of Woods' elegant townhouses. Samples of period wallpapers, upholstery and trims are as nicely catalogued as any to be found in a contemporary design showroom. The ground floor shop is well stocked in books on period decoration and related topics of interest.The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel (on the Paragon) houses the Museum's main gallery, with the Interior Gallery situated in The Old School House next door. Hours are 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Admission is L 1.50 for children, L 4.00 for adults.
Phone number: (01225) 333 895
Info: www.bathmuseum.co.uk