Spence Dr Cathryn (38 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In December 1987, UNESCO bestowed its greatest honour on Bath when it declared the city a World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural heritage including its natural thermal spa waters and landscape setting. Bath was one of the first ten sites to be recognised in the United Kingdom and received its award along with Blenheim Palace, Hadrians Wall and the Palace of Westminster.Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Baths inscription as a World Heritage Site, Water, History & Style is a celebration of Baths Outstanding Universal Values. With informative and lively text by Bath scholar Dr Cathryn Spence, Water, History & Style explains the significance of UNESCOs award in the context of Baths economic, social and architectural history. The 25 locations and themes are richly illustrated with a wealth of fascinating historic images representing Baths six millennia of human history. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. In December 1987, UNESCO bestowed its greatest honour on Bath when it declared the city a World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural heritage - including its natural thermal spa waters - and landscape setting. Bath was one of the first ten sites to be recognised in the United Kingdom and received its award along with Blenheim Palace, Hadrian's Wall and the Palace of Westminster.Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Bath's inscription as a World Heritage Site, Water, History and Style is a celebration of Bath's Outstanding Universal Values. With informative and lively text by Bath scholar Dr Cathryn Spence, Water, History and Style explains the significance of UNESCO's award in the context of Bath's economic, social and architectural history. The 25 locations and themes are richly illustrated with a wealth of fascinating historic images representing Bath's six millennia of human history.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. In December 1987, UNESCO bestowed its greatest honour on Bath when it declared the city a World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural heritage - including its natural thermal spa waters - and landscape setting. Bath was one of the first ten sites to be recognised in the United Kingdom and received its award along with Blenheim Palace, Hadrian's Wall and the Palace of Westminster.Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Bath's inscription as a World Heritage Site, Water, History and Style is a celebration of Bath's Outstanding Universal Values. With informative and lively text by Bath scholar Dr Cathryn Spence, Water, History and Style explains the significance of UNESCO's award in the context of Bath's economic, social and architectural history. The 25 locations and themes are richly illustrated with a wealth of fascinating historic images representing Bath's six millennia of human history.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In December 1987 UNESCO bestowed its greatest honour on Bath when it declared the city a World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural heritage including its natural thermal spa waters and landscape setting. Bath was one of the first ten sites to be recognised in the United Kingdom and received its award along with Blenheim Palace, Hadrian's Wall and the Palace of Westminster. Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Bath's inscription as a World Heritage Site, Water, History & Style is a celebration of Bath's Outstanding Universal Values. With informative and lively text by Bath scholar Dr Cathryn Spence Water, History & Style explains the significance of UNESCO's award in the context of Bath's economic, social and architectural history. The 25 locations and themes are richly illustrated with a wealth of fascinating historic images representing Bath's six millennia of human history. AUTHOR: Dr Cathryn Spence is a museum professional, lecturer and historic gardens consultant. She is the Curator of Archives at the American Museum in Britain and was previously Director of the Building of Bath Museum, now the Museum of Bath Architecture. She has also worked at the National Portrait Gallery and the V&A Museum. In addition to her work as a consultant, Cathryn is also an independent researcher, her specialism being the architectural, cultural and social history of Georgian Britain. She wrote a regular monthly column for several years for The Bath Magazine; much of the research undertaken for those articles served as the basis for the four books she has published with The History Press. 230 colour illustrations With informative and lively text by Bath scholar Dr Cathryn Spence Water, History & Style explains the significance of UNESCOs award in the context of Baths economic, social and architectural history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A full and accessible history of Bath from the earliest times to the present day. There are many books on Bath, but few deal with this important city's complete history. 'The Story of Bath' takes the reader on a journey from Bath's fabled origins, through its known origins, and on to its Roman and Georgian hey-days, but equally covering Bath's medieval, Victorian and twentieth- century histories. It concludes with comments on the issues, challenges and opportunities that the twenty-first century will present. Illustrated with evocative images from the Bath in Time collection, this book will bring to life the many facets of Bath's illustrious history. It is a fascinating read for all who know and love Bath, and an interesting account for anyone wanting to discover the story of this celebrated city. AUTHOR: Cathryn Spence is a museum professional, undergraduate tutor, regular lecturer and published writer. Her PhD thesis concentrated on the historic museology of the V&A Museum and its relations with the Tate and National galleries. She has been professionally involved with historic building and garden conservation since 2001 when she joined the Building of Bath Museum as Curator/Director. Cathryn writes a regular column for The Bath Magazine on all aspects of Bath's architectural heritage and is about to complete an MSc in the conservation of historic gardens and cultural landscapes. She is Head of Communications & Research at the American Museum in Britain, and is a trustee for Bath Preservation Trust and the Halecot Trust. She lives in Bath. SELLING POINTS: . Popular history . Accessible, concise and pertinent . Beautifully illustrated with images from the Bath in Time collection . Written by an expert local author with an in-depth knowledge of the city's history . Welcome addition to an established series 55 b/w illustrations The rediscovery of the Roman Baths and growing industries led to Baths expansion in the late nineteenth century, while the Blitz and the consequent conservation battles of the Sack of Bath are highlighted in the twentieth century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. This richly illustrated history explores the many challenges and triumphs faced by one of Britain's most fascinating cities. The Story of Bath charts the long history of this important city from its beginnings in the Roman period through to the present day. Its lively narrative takes in Bath's medieval reinvention as a health resort and focuses on its Georgian heyday, when a new classical town was achieved as the elegant backdrop to the social round of polite society. The rediscovery of the Roman Baths and growing industries led to Bath's expansion in the late nineteenth century, while the Blitz and the consequent conservation battles of the Sack of Bath are highlighted in the twentieth century. Accompanied by evocative archival images, Cathryn Spence brings to life the many facets of this remarkable World Heritage Site.…

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