BATH Past Paper Out Of London Flashcards
1
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Name the father of King Lear who, according to legend, founded Bath in the 7th century BC.
A
King Bladud of England
2
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What name did the Romans give the City of Bath?
A
Aquae Sulis, which means “the waters of Sulis” in Latin
3
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Who do the statues around the Roman Baths depict?
A
The famous statues represent Roman emperors and generals including Agricola, Julius, Claudius, Constantine, Hadrian and Suetonius Paulinus who defeated Queen Boudicca.
4
Q
From which range of hills does the Bath spring water originate?
A
Mendip Hills
5
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In the Roman Baths, what is the caldarium?
A
A caldarium (also called a calidarium, cella caldaria or cella coctilium) was a room with a hot plunge bath, used in a Roman bath complex.
This was a very hot and steamy room heated by a hypocaust, an underfloor heating system using tunnels with hot air, heated by a furnace tended by slaves. This was the hottest room in the regular sequence of bathing rooms; after the caldarium, bathers would progress back through the tepidarium to the frigidarium.
6
Q
What time is last entry to the Roman Baths?
A
The Roman Baths are open daily from 9am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm) every day of the year except 25 & 26 December.
Over the Easter weekend, from 18 - 21 April 2025, The Roman Baths are open until 8pm (last entry at 7pm).
We also offer extended evening opening during the Summer holidays.
7
Q
To which saints is Bath Abbey dedicated?
A
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
8
Q
Name the first King of all England who was crowned in Bath in 973AD.
A
King Edgar the Peaceful
“The main elements of a coronation come from the crowning of the Saxon king Edgar the Peaceful, the first King of all England, at Bath Abbey in 973.”
9
Q
The 52 windows of Bath Abbey give it what nickname?
A
The Lantern of the West
It was to be the last of the Perpendicular Gothic Churches of England to be built, and was called “The Lantern of the West” because of the great expanse of 52 glass windows.
10
Q
Name the Master of Ceremonies in Georgian Bath.
A
The first Master of Ceremonies to preside over the Assembly Rooms at Bath was Beau Nash who, in 1704 became Master of Ceremonies and retained that title until his death in 1761.
11
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Name the father and son who developed much of Bath in the 18th century.
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Architects John Wood the Elder and Younger were instrumental in designing the way Georgian Bath looked, and still does to this day. The son of a local builder, John the Elder had grand ambitions for Bath, combining his passion for Palladianism and ancient history to restore the city to its Roman glory.
12
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Which TWO Jane Austen novels are set in Bath?
A
(i) ‘Persuasion’
(ii) ‘Northanger Abbey’
13
Q
On what street in Bath is the Jane Austen centre?
A
Gay Street
The Jane Austen Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath, Somerset, England, is a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane Austen’s Bath experience, and the effect that visiting and living in the city had on her and her writing.
14
Q
Where is the Bath coach drop off?
A
Terrace Walk
Parking in Odd Down Park and Ride
15
Q
Where can you swim in Bath’s hot springs today?
A
The Thermae Bath Spa
Today, the natural thermal waters feed all four baths at Thermae Bath Spa; the Cross Bath, the Hot Bath, the Minerva Bath and the open-air rooftop pool.
16
Q
What name was given to the World War II raids that destroyed parts of the city of Bath?
A
The Bath Blitz AKA “Baedeker Raids,” named after the red-covered travel guides found all over Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
17
Q
The Bath Carnival takes place in which month?
A
Bath Carnival
Saturday 12 July 2025
18
Q
What is Bishop Oliver King’s
rebus?
A
On the West front of the Abbey can be seen the Rebus for Bishop Oliver king. A mitre surmounting an Olive tree circled by a crown.
19
Q
Name the author who said: “I really believe I shall always be talking of Bath – I do like it so very much”.
A
Jane Austen
20
Q
What is the name of the rugby team in Bath?
A
Bath Rugby
21
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Name the brother and sister astronomers who lived in Bath in the 18th century.
A
William and Caroline Herschel
19 New King Street was home to the astronomer and musician William Herschel and his sister Caroline, and is dedicated to their achievements in music and astronomy.
22
Q
Name the material used by the Romans to make water pipes.
A
Lead
23
Q
Where can you see a statue of Richard “Beau” Nash?
A
Inside the Pump Room
24
Q
What disease did Prince Bladud suffer from?
A
Leprosy
25
The Roman Baths Museum has a
collection of over 17,000 Roman
coins. What is it known as?
The Beau Street Hoard is on permanent public display in an interactive exhibit within the People of Aquae Sulis Gallery. The 17,660 Roman coins span the period from 32BC – 274AD and were found in eight separate money bags, which were fused together.
26
Name the queen suffering from gout who came to Bath to improve her health.
Anne of Denmark (1574–1619) was the wife of James VI and I. She visited Bath, Somerset, in the belief that drinking and bathing in mineral waters could improve her health
27
What do the statues lining the Terrace overlooking the Great Bath represent?
Victorian statues of Roman emperors and governors of Britain. The statues on the terrace date to 1894, as they were carved in advance of the grand opening of the Roman Baths in 1897.
28
What decorations can be seen on the parapets of The Circus?
Stone acorn finials
29
What was the Roman name for Bath?
Aquae Sulis
The original name of the city was "Aquae Sulis," which means "the waters of Sulis" in Latin. Sulis was the name of the Celtic goddess of the hot springs and the Roman settlers who arrived in Bath in the 1st century AD identified her with their own goddess, Minerva.
30
The Assembly Rooms and the Guildhall are two locations used in which 2019 period drama?
Bridgerton series 1-3 filmed major set pieces out on Bath's streets, as well at landmark buildings such as the Holburne Museum, No. 1 Royal Crescent, the Assembly Rooms and the Guildhall
31
Name the tower standing on Landsdown Park, overlooking the City of Bath.
Beckford's Tower has now reopened to the public following a £3.9 million refurbishment.
It is now a Landmark Trust Holiday Apartment.
The 120-foot neoclassical tower was built for wealthy eccentric novelist William Beckford in 1827, and is the only surviving example of his architectural achievements.
32
What other name is Bath Abbey known by?
The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England.
33
What was Richard “Beau” Nash’s profession in Bath?
Master of Ceremonies
Richard ('Beau') Nash
Nash served as an army officer and was then called to the Bar, but made little of either career. In 1704 he became Master of Ceremonies at the rising spa town of Bath, a position that he retained until his death, and for which he is best remembered.
34
What do the acorns on the Circus buildings represent?
108 Bath Stone Acorns are placed around the roofs of The Circus. Many believe these represent John Wood the Elder's fascination with Druids, or perhaps reflecting the mythical story of King Bladed and his pigs discovering the waters of Bath
35
Name the architect of Pulteney Bridge.
Pulteney Bridge was designed in 1769 by Robert Adam.
One of the most photographed examples of Georgian architecture in the city and one of only four bridges in the world to have shops across its full span on both sides.
36
Which bathing pool was built in the 11th century by John de Villula?
?
37
What was found in the Beau Street Hoard and is now on display at the Roman Baths Museum?
17,660 Roman coins span the period from 32BC – 274AD and were found in eight separate money bags, which were fused together.
38
In which year did bishop Oliver King have his dream?
1499
Bishop Oliver King ordered the monks to rebuild the Abbey in 1499
39
Name the 18th century astronomer who lived at 19 New King Street.
William Herschel and his sister Caroline
40
In which hills does the water in the baths originate?
There is some debate about the source of the water but the generally accepted hypothesis is that rain water falling on the Mendip Hills to the south of the city infiltrates the Carboniferous Limestone and flows to the north, beneath the North Somerset coal field reaching a depth of 2.5 km from where it obtains its heat. It then rises up through fractures in the Jurassic rocks beneath the city. The chemistry of the water is dominated by calcium and sulphate with sodium and chloride also in high concentration.
41
Name the mythical prince who discovered Bath’s mineral waters.
Prince Bladud, legendary father of King Lear, may well have been the first ever person to bathe in the naturally hot, mineral-rich waters
42
Name the Roman road that linked Exeter and Lincoln via Bath.
Fosse Way
The Fosse Way was a Roman road built in Britain during the first and second centuries AD that linked Isca Dumnoniorum (Exeter) in the southwest and Lindum Colonia (Lincoln) to the northeast, via Lindinis (Ilchester), Aquae Sulis (Bath), Corinium (Cirencester), and Ratae Corieltauvorum (Leicester).
43
Bath is in which county?
Somerset
44
After which queen, wife of King George II, was Queen Square in Bath named?
Caroline of Ansbach
Queen Square was named after the wife of King George II, Caroline of Ansbach. It was built as part of John Wood's grand vision to reinvent Bath as the new version of Ancient Rome.
45
Give ONE address where Jane Austen lived in Bath.
4 Sydney Place
Houses in Bath where Austen lived or stayed:
1 The Paragon (Jane stayed here on her first visit to Bath in 1797)
13 Queen Square (she stayed here from May to June 1799)
4 Sydney Place (the family lived here for 3 years, from 1801 to 1804)
Green Park Buildings (lived here from 1804 to 1805, leaving when her father died)
25 Gay Street (1805-06. In straitened circumstances, the family rented rooms rather than a whole house)
7 Trim Street (Austen’s final stay in Bath, from January to July 1806)
46
For whom did John Wood the elder design Prior Park?
Ralph Allen
Prior Park is a Neo-Palladian house that was designed by John Wood, the Elder, and built in the 1730s and 1740s for Ralph Allen on a hill overlooking Bath, Somerset, England.
47
Name TWO foods specifically connected with Bath.
(i) Bath Buns
(ii) Sally Lunn’s Buns
Five historical foods associated with Bath
Bath Buns. Sweet dough covered in sugar nibs and currants, with a whole sugar cube baked into the bottom. ...
Bath Oliver Biscuits. ...
Bath Chaps. ...
Sally Lunn's Buns. ...
Bath Soft Cheese.
48
On what material were the Roman curse tablets written?
lead
Curse tablets were primarily made with lead, although typically alloyed with tin. This is because tin would lower the melting point and increase how malleable the material was. However, tin is found in Devon and Cornwall therefore, the tin would have needed to be exported, which is an expensive endeavour.
49
What international status was given to the city of Bath in 1987?
The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and was later added to the transnational World Heritage Site known as the "Great Spa Towns of Europe" in 2021. Bath is also the largest city and settlement in Somerset.
50
Name the TWO brothers who completed Bath Abbey’s fan-vaulted ceiling
(i) Robert Vertue
(ii) William Vertue
It was built by Master architects Robert and William Vertue and is considered one of the finest example of fan vaulting in the country. When the Abbey was restored in the 17th century work to the vaulting over the choir was paid for by the citizens and inhabitants of Bath.
51
What is the temperature of the hot spring, in Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Once they reach the surface, the spring waters are on average 45 ºC (113 º Fahrenheit).
The waters then cool down to the optimum bathing temperature of approximately 34 ºC (93 º Fahrenheit).
52
Name the mythological figure whose head was carved on the pediment of the temple of Sulis Minerva.
The Bath Gorgon is a ruined pediment from the Temple of Sulis Minerva, in the Roman Baths in Bath in Somerset, England. The pediment features a Gorgon (or water god)'s head. The figure has been identified as Oceanus, and is sometimes referred to as The Green Man, a Celtic mythological figure.
53
Name the Italian bridge which was the influence for Pulteney Bridge in Bath.
Ponte Vecchio Bridge
The architect responsible for Pulteney Bridge, Robert Adam, took inspiration from Palladio's designs when he visited the Ponte Vecchio bridge which spans the river Arno in Florence, Italy.
54
In which decade was the Royal Crescent completed?
1770s
Designed by John Wood the Younger, and built between 1767 and 1774
55
Name the canal which runs through Bath.
The historic Kennet and Avon canal, and the iconic River Avon.
56
Who was nicknamed The King of Bath?
Richard ‘Beau’ Nash, who was born in Swansea in 1674, has gone down in history as Beau Nash – the inventor of spa sociability in Britain – and the ‘king of Bath’,
57
Name the 18th century painter who lived at No 17, the Circus.
Thomas Gainsborough
In 1759, Gainsborough and his family moved to Bath, living at number 17 The Circus. There, he studied portraits by van Dyck
58
Which metal was used to line the Great Bath in the Roman bath complex?
Lead
The bath is lined with 45 thick sheets of lead and is 1.6 metres deep.
59
Name the English king who married Mary of Modena.
King James II of England
60
How many ionic columns are there on the facade of the Royal Crescent?
In total, the Royal Crescent has an impressive 114 Ionic columns, each 30 inches in diameter and reaching 47 feet.
61
Name the goddess worshipped by the Celts at Bath before the Romans arrived.
Sulis
The springs were dedicated to the goddess Sulis, who was locally identified with Minerva.
62
How much water, in litres or gallons, rises daily from the hot springs?
Between 1.1m and 1.3m litres a day but check this! Accounts vary.
63
Name the owner of the quarries at Combe Down which provided the stone for the development of Bath in the 18th century.
Ralph Allen acquired all the quarries on Combe Down, mechanised the whole operation, including shipment, and the building of Bath Began. Ralph Allen died in June 1764, 71 years old
64
Name the prince commemorated by the obelisk in Queen Square.
The obelisk was erected by Beau Nash in 1738 in honour of Frederick, Prince of Wales
65
In which year was Edgar crowned King of all England in Bath Abbey?
On 11 May 973 AD Bath Abbey was the site of the coronation of Edgar, the “First King of All England"
66
Name the Bishop whose dream inspired the ladder of angels on the west front of Bath Abbey.
Bishop Oliver King
67
Which church became known as the ‘Lantern of the West’?
Bath Abbey aka the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
68
What name is given to the ground where Bath Rugby play?
The Recreation Ground (commonly the Rec)
69
Name the 18th century architect who lived and died at 9 Queen Square.
Possibly John Wood, the Elder
70
Name the goddess worshipped in Roman Britain, whose gilt bronze head is on display inside the Roman Baths.
Sulis Minerva
71
In which of his works did Charles Dickens depict Bath?
Dickens satirised the social life of Bath in The Pickwick Papers, with Mr Pickwick taking the waters and Sam Weller, his faithful servant, declaring them to have ‘a strong flavour o’warm flat irons’.
72
Name the physician / medical doctor associated with the founding of the Royal Mineral Water Hospital.
Possibly William Oliver (physician, 1695–1764)
73
In which street did Horatio Nelson stay during his visit to Bath in 1797?
"Whilst a young Captain he stayed with Joseph Spry at 2 Pierrepont Street, from the autumn of 1780 to August 1781, and again in 1797 when he paid £2 for medicines 'to his old friend Spry the apothecary' whilst lodging with him after the loss of an arm.
74
Name the bishop who organised the restoration of the Abbey after 1500.
Oliver King ( c. 1432 – 29 August 1503) was a Bishop of Exeter and Bishop of Bath and Wells who restored Bath Abbey after 1500.
75
Which festival is held every year in September in Bath?
The Jane Austen Festival is an annual event held in September in the city of Bath. It is the largest and longest running Jane Austen Festival in the world.
76
Name the Postmaster General and
Bath resident who reorganized the
postal service across England in the
18th century.
Care - could be either of these two:
Ralph Allen ( c. 1693 – 29 June 1764) was a British postmaster, merchant and philanthropist best known for his reforms to Britain's postal system.
Or
John Palmer of Bath (1742 – 16 August 1818) was an English theatre owner and instigator of the British system of mail coaches that was the beginning of the great British post office reforms with the introduction of an efficient mail coach delivery service in Great Britain during the late 18th century. He was Mayor of Bath on two occasions and Comptroller General of the Post Office, and later served as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Bath between 1801 and 1807.
77
Which legendary King is said to have won the Battle of Mount Badon?
King Arthur
The Battle of Badon, also known as the Battle of Mons Badonicus, was purportedly fought between Britons and Anglo-Saxons in Post-Roman Britain during the late 5th or early 6th century. It was credited as a major victory for the Britons, stopping the westward encroachment of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms for a period.
78
Name the Patron of the Theatre Royal in Bath.
Queen Camilla
In October 2009, the '2010 Refurbishment Appeal' was launched by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Royal Patron of the Theatre Royal Bath, to raise money for a programme of work to preserve the 200-year-old building, while ensuring that it remained suitable for 21st-century audiences.
79
What was the ‘Miracle of Queen Mary of Modena’?
Mary had been married to James II for 14 years but none of their children had survived infancy. Mary visited the Cross Bath in 1687 to bath in the waters, she fell pregnant and it was considered a miracle when she gave birth to a son James Francis Edward Stuart on 10th June 1688.
80
Name the founder of Lacock Abbey in 1232.
Lacock Abbey was officially founded on 16 April 1232 by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages. She had previously served as Sheriff of Wiltshire and her 1225 copy of Magna Carta was kept at Lacock until 1946 when it moved to the British Museum.
81
Who was Juliana Popjoy?
Juliana Popjoy (c. 1710 – 1777) was the partner of Beau Nash, and was known as "Betty Besom". In later life, she was reputed to have lived in a tree. A cartoon of her jumping the "sacred boundary of discretion" dates from the year she died.
82
Who is commemorated by the acorns which decorate the Circus in Bath?
King Bladud
According to the myth, Bath was founded in the 9th Century BC by King Bladud, the father of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Bladud developed leprosy and, in shame, took refuge in the Avon Valley where he worked as a swineherd, roaming around the area with his pigs as they searched for acorns. The pigs also caught the disease but were cured as they rolled in the muddy waters close to Bath’s hot springs. When Bladud took a dip, he was healed and was so grateful he established the city. Although this is pure legend – the acorns are a serendipitous reminder of the way small things can produce great results.
83
What is the architectural style of the present Bath Abbey?
Perpendicular medieval Gothic
The present Abbey, dating from 1499, is undoubtedly one of the finest perpendicular medieval Gothic buildings in the world.
84
At what address in Bath did Thomas Gainsborough live?
No. 17 The Circus
Bath. In 1759, Gainsborough and his family moved to Bath, living at number 17 The Circus.
85
What is the main difference between a bath chair and a sedan chair?
A Sedan Chair was carried by two men, one in front the other behind.
A Bath Chair had wheels, it was steered by the occupant with an attendant on foot pushing from behind.
86
In what year was the world’s first postage stamp posted from Bath?
2 May 1840
87
Name the Roman road that crossed the river Avon at Bath.
The Fosse Way was a Roman road built in Britain during the first and second centuries AD that linked Isca Dumnoniorum (Exeter) in the southwest and Lindum Colonia (Lincoln) to the northeast, via Lindinis (Ilchester), Aquae Sulis (Bath), Corinium (Cirencester), and Ratae Corieltauvorum (Leicester).
88
Which queen ‘miraculously’ gave
birth to a son as a result of bathing
in the waters of Bath?
Mary of Modena, wife of James II
89
Name ONE of the improvements introduced to Bath by Richard ‘Beau’ Nash.
The arrival in Bath in 1705 of the socialite and gambler, Richard 'Beau' Nash, heralded a new heyday and he introduced a code of manners in the Assembly Rooms and Pump Rooms, creating for himself the lofty position of master of ceremonies.
90
What was the main reason for the decline in popularity of Bath as a spa location?
The death of Richard ‘Beau’ Nash
91
What is the time of the last entry to the Roman Baths during the summer (from mid-June to end of August)?
As the sun sets over the city of Bath, the Roman Baths will remain open until 10pm (last entry 9pm) providing you with the unique opportunity to experience this historic site after dark.
92
What was a ‘tepidarium’ in the Roman baths?
Tepidarium (that’s a Warm Room): Here there is warm water in the pools and adults sit in them and relax. You might rub yourself with olive oil in this room.
93
Name ONE TV series that was filmed in Laycock.
productions:
His Dark Materials (BBC series 2019)
Dr Thorne (ITV series 2016)
Galavant (ABC series, 2015–16)
Cranford (BBC series, 2007–10)
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008 film)
Pride and Prejudice (BBC series, 1995)
94
What was the Roman name for Bath?
Aquae Sulis
The original name of the city was "Aquae Sulis," which means "the waters of Sulis" in Latin. Sulis was the name of the Celtic goddess of the hot springs and the Roman settlers who arrived in Bath in the 1st century AD identified her with their own goddess, Minerva.
95
What is the English translation of the Greek phrase above the main entrance to the Pump Room?
"Greatest however [is] water"
ἄριστον μὲν ὕδωρ; Pump Room at Bath
Ἄριστον μὲν ὕδωρ.
áriston mèn húdōr.
"Greatest however [is] water" — Pindar, Olymp. 1, 1
Used as the inscription over the Pump Room at Bath.
96
Name the hills that surround Bath.
?
97
Name the architect of Queen Square.
John Wood, the Elder
98
Name the principal architect of the new Thermae Bath Spa.
Sir Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners.
99
Name the canal that joins the River Avon in Bath.
What we know as the Kennet & Avon Canal is actually made up of three historic waterways, the Kennet Navigation, the Avon Navigation and the Kennet & Avon Canal. In 1724 the River Kennet was made navigable from Reading to Newbury, and by 1727 boats could reach as far as Bath.
100
To what geological category does Bath stone belong?
Bath Stone is an oolitic limestone comprising granular fragments of calcium carbonate originally obtained from the Middle Jurassic aged Great Oolite Group of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines under Combe Down, Somerset, England.
101
Name ONE museum or gallery in on near Bath other than the Roman Baths and the Fashion Museum.
The Holburne Museum – Art, Elegance and a Lovely Café
At the end of the grand, tree-lined Great Pulteney Street, you’ll find The Holburne – a beautiful museum housed in an 18th-century building, right next to Sydney Gardens. Inside, there’s an eclectic mix of fine art, decorative objects and fascinating exhibitions, all carefully curated to feel welcoming rather than overwhelming.
It’s a peaceful, thoughtful space that feels like a bit of a retreat from the bustle of town. And if you’re not in a rush, the café is a local favourite for coffee, cake and a sunny spot to sit outside.
Location: Great Pulteney Street, BA2 4DB
102
Whose "rebus" consisting of an olive tree, a crown and a mitre can be seen on the west front of Bath Abbey?
Bishop Oliver King
103
How much water flows from the Sacred Spring daily?
1,170,000 litres (240,000 gallons) of water rises here daily
104
Name a venue in Bath where a visitor today can bathe in spa water.
Thermae Bath Spa
105
In which century was the first major
excavation of the Roman Baths, resulting in their opening to the public?
106
Who developed the quarries at Combe Down, the stone of which was used in the building of the City of Bath?
Ralph Allen
107
Name "Beau" Nash's mistress.
Juliana Popjoy
Juliana Popjoy (c. 1710 – 1777) was the partner of Beau Nash, and was known as "Betty Besom". In later life, she was reputed to have lived in a tree. A cartoon of her jumping the "sacred boundary of discretion" dates from the year she died.
108
Where was Jane Austen's principal residence in Bath? She stayed there 3 years.
4 Sydney Place in 1801 after her father’s retirement.
Jane’s parents were married at St Swithin’s Church in 1764.
Jane herself visited in 1797 and 1799, lodging with her mother and sister-in-law at 13 Queen Square in 1799.
Before moving into Sydney Place, she also stayed with her aunt and uncle, the Leigh-Perrots, at No.1 The Paragon.
109
What is a Bath Oliver?
A Bath Oliver is a hard, dry biscuit or cracker made from flour, butter, yeast and milk; often eaten with cheese. It was invented by physician William Oliver of Bath, Somerset around 1750, giving the biscuit its name.
110
Where did Thomas Gainsborough live in Bath?
17 The Circus
111
Name the Bath resident who discovered the planet Uranus.
William Herschel
112
Which photographic pioneer lived at Lacock Abbey?
William Henry Fox Talbot
113
What Heritage Site title was given to Bath in 2021?
The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and was later added to the transnational World Heritage Site known as the "Great Spa Towns of Europe" in 2021.
114
In which month is the Bath Festival held?
Bath Literature Festival and Bath Music Festival will run in tandem over nine days, from Saturday 17 May to Sunday 25 May 2025.
115
What was a ‘Apodyterium’ in the Roman baths?
Apodyterium (that’s a Changing Room): Where we take off our clothes and leave them in cupboards. Here you can pick up a towel.
116
What was a ‘Caldarium’ in the Roman baths?
Caldarium (that’s a Hot Room): This is very hot! It's heated by the hypocaust (that’s underfloor heating) and the floor is so hot you have to wear wooden shoes or jump about a lot! This is where you sweat lots.
117
What was a ‘Laconicum’ in the Roman baths?
Laconicum (another Hot Room): This is a small round room where you can sit and sweat even more!
118
What was a ‘Natatio’ in the Roman baths?
Natatio (a Swimming Pool). This is a long pool where you can swim or splash about with your friends. The water is warm here and comes from the Spring.
119
What was a ‘strigil’ in the Roman Baths?
The Romans rubbed olive oil onto their skin, when they had sweated lots they scraped off the oil and dirt with a special shaped tool that they called a 'strigil'.
120
Name the patron saint of Bath
Bath adopted St Catherine of Alexandria as its patron saint. Her symbol was the wheel, so she had become the patroness of spinning - a suitable heavenly guardian for a cloth-making town. Fourteenth-century burgesses had to take a solemn oath to observe St Catherine's Day (25 November) and maintain St Catherine's Chapel. The chapel was in the Church of St Mary in Stall Street and the wealth of Bath's clothiers was lavished upon it. The chapel was completely rebuilt by one of the most notable - William Philips of Broad Street. He was one of Bath's two Members of Parliament in 1420 and served as mayor at least four times. He also founded the Hospital of St Catherine.
121
Which future Archbishop of Canterbury was first appointed Abbot of Bath in AD 980
St. Alphege
122
In what year did Bath receive its Royal Charter?
Bath has 27 Charters, the first charter was issued on December 7th 1189 : 1st year of Richard I
123
Name two of the rules introduced by Richard ‘Beau’ Nash in the 18th century
Ladies are not to appear with hats, nor gentlemen with boots, in an evening, after the balls are begun for the season; nor the gentlemen with spurs in the Pump Room in a morning
The subscription balls will begin as soon as possible after six o’clock, and finish precisely at eleven, even in the middle of a dance.
That no hazard or unlawful games will be allowed in these rooms on any account whatever, and no cards on Sundays
124
Name the quarry where Ralph Allen obtained stone for Prior Park in the 18th century
Combe Down and Bathampton Down
125
Who rediscovered the Roman Baths in 1879?
Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe, between 1879 and 1885.
126
The dimensions of the circus are similar to those of which other World Heritage Site?
Stonehenge, which has a diameter of 325 feet (99 m) at the outer earth bank, and designed the Circus with a 318 feet (97 m) diameter
127
Queen Elizabeth II visited Bath in 1973 to commemorate which event?
In 1973 Queen Elizabeth II visited the Abbey for a service to mark 1,000 years since the coronation of Edgar.
128
In which village outside Bath is the American Museum?
Claverton Manor,
Claverton Down,
Bath
BA2 7BD
129
William Herschel discovered which planet from his back garden in Bath in 1781?
Uranus
