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The Circus. The Circus is a historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, Somerset, England, forming a circle with three entrances. Designed by architect John Wood, the Elder, it was built between 1754 and 1768, [2] and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture. "Circus" means a ring, oval or circle in Latin.
The Circus, originally called King's Circus, was designed by the architect John Wood, the Elder. Construction began in 1754, however Wood died less than three months after the first stone was laid and so his son, John Wood, the Younger, completed the design in 1768. The Circus consists of three curved segments of Grade I listed townhouses ...
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The Circus is a short walk from Royal Victoria Park and The Royal Crescent, so plan on doing all 3 together as you walk through Bath. Take time to look down at the private gardens some residents have developed on their individual patios. Some are quite beautiful and detailed!
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May 8, 2019 · Originally called the King’s Circus, it was designed by English architect John Wood, the Elder. As he believed that Bath was the centre of all Druidic activity in earlier Britain, the Circus mimics Stonehenge’s layout (being only 2 metres shorter in diametre). Unfortunately, Wood, the Elder died before it could be completed.
The Circus in Bath is a unique Georgian achievement in urban planning. The startling novelty of its form attracted commentary from the time it was first built. Three terraces of houses curve around a central circular space. Designed by John Wood the Elder, it was begun by him in 1754 and completed in 1768 under the direction of his son John ...
The Circus is a Georgian masterpiece. Built to John Wood the Elder's design and completed in 1768, it's said to have been inspired by the Colosseum in Rome. Arranged over three equal terraces, the 33 mansions form a circle and overlook a grassy disc populated by plane trees. Famous residents have included Thomas Gainsborough, Clive of India ...
The Circus. Built between 1754 and 1768, the Circus is a ring of townhouses designed by John Wood the Elder, who, convinced that Bath had been the principal centre of Druid activity in Britain, designed the Circus with the same diameter as Stonehenge. Regarded as a preeminent example of Georgian architecture, the Circus is divided into three ...
