Paperback. Discover the astonishing people, ideas, and breakthroughs that connect Bath to some of the most important inventions, innovations, and discoveries in history. In Bath Firsts: Inventions, Innovations & Discoveries, Sophie Willis explores the rich and surprising legacy of one of Britain's most beautiful and inspiring cities. Bath is world-famous for its Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, and literary heritage, but it is also a city of remarkable originality. This engaging work of local history and British history reveals how the city has been home to extraordinary pioneers, writers, scientists, inventors, reformers, artists, and institutions whose ideas have helped shape the modern world. Inside this fascinating and wide-ranging book, you will discover stories behind: Mary Shelley and the writing of the world's first science fiction novel in BathWilliam Herschel's discovery of Uranus and infrared radiationSir James Dyson and the business of relentless improvementWilliam Smith and the first geological map of a nationThe first adhesive postage stamp to be postedThe first farmers' market in the United KingdomInfluential figures like Jane Austen, Beau Nash, Ralph Allen and the making of Georgian BathGroundbreaking creations including Plasticine, the Anglepoise lamp, shorthand, motion pictures and much more From ancient springs and royal ceremony to scientific discovery, literary invention, architectural brilliance, and modern innovation, this Bath history book reveals the city as far more than a city of elegant stone. It is a city of ideas. Thoughtfully researched and full of compelling true stories, Bath Firsts: Inventions, Innovations & Discoveries is a celebration of Bath's enduring influence on UK history, culture, science, design, and everyday life. Perfect for readers who enjoy local history books, British history, literature, historical discoveries, and the fascinating origins of world-changing ideas. If you love exploring historic cities in England, uncovering hidden stories, and learning how innovation begins, this book will make you see Bath in a new way. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Bath Firsts (Paperback)
Publisher: Posterity Publishing
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 3454123283
ISBN 13: 9783454123280
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Discover the astonishing people, ideas, and breakthroughs that connect Bath to some of the most important inventions, innovations, and discoveries in history.

In Bath Firsts: Inventions, Innovations & Discoveries, Sophie Willis explores the rich and surprising legacy of one of Britain’s most beautiful and inspiring cities.

Bath is world-famous for its Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, and literary heritage, but it is also a city of remarkable originality. This engaging work of local history and British history reveals how the city has been home to extraordinary pioneers, writers, scientists, inventors, reformers, artists, and institutions whose ideas have helped shape the modern world.

Inside this fascinating and wide-ranging book, you will discover stories behind:

Mary Shelley and the writing of the world’s first science fiction novel in Bath
William Herschel’s discovery of Uranus and infrared radiation
Sir James Dyson and the business of relentless improvement
William Smith and the first geological map of a nation
The first adhesive postage stamp to be posted
The first farmers’ market in the United Kingdom
Influential figures like Jane Austen, Beau Nash, Ralph Allen and the making of Georgian Bath
Groundbreaking creations including Plasticine, the Anglepoise lamp, shorthand, motion pictures and much more

From ancient springs and royal ceremony to scientific discovery, literary invention, architectural brilliance, and modern innovation, this Bath history book reveals the city as far more than a city of elegant stone. It is a city of ideas.

Thoughtfully researched and full of compelling true stories, Bath Firsts: Inventions, Innovations & Discoveries is a celebration of Bath’s enduring influence on UK history, culture, science, design, and everyday life.

Perfect for readers who enjoy local history books, British history, literature, historical discoveries, and the fascinating origins of world-changing ideas.

If you love exploring historic cities in England, uncovering hidden stories, and learning how innovation begins, this book will make you see Bath in a new way.

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