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The Grand Pump Room is a historic building in the Abbey Churchyard, Bath, Somerset, England. It is adjacent to the Roman Baths and is named because of water that is pumped into the room from the baths' hot springs.
- 1789-1799
- Grand Pump Room
Oct 7, 2008 · 1790s–Great Pump Room built. While excavating the foundations for the new Great Pump Room, many of the first finds relating to the Roman Temple were made. 1798–The publication of “The Comforts of Bath,” a satirical view of life in Bath, reflects the infamous lifestyle of elements of Georgian society.
The Pump Room, with its Corinthian columns, glittering chandelier and spa fountain embodies what was once the heart of the Georgian social scene, when high society flocked to the city for the waters which they believed would relieve all their illnesses and discomforts.
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Our stunning neo-classical restaurant has been the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries. Take a seat in the Pump Room Restaurant and enjoy a delicious breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea while enjoying live music from the Pump Room Trio or resident pianist.
HISTORY: The first Pump Room, built by John Harvey at the behest of Beau Nash in 1706, stood on the same site looking into the King's Bath: it provided an elegant public space in which the Bath waters could be taken, to the accompaniment of music.
Mar 3, 2021 · The Pump Room became a popular place, not only to drink the waters but to promenade and walk with friends. Jane Austen describes the Pump Room in her novel Northanger Abbey as well as her novel Persuasion. It is described as a popular place there as well.
Grand Pump Room (Formerly Listed as: Grand Pump Room) 12/06/50 GV I. Spa Pump Room. 1789-1799. By Thomas Baldwin, completed by John Palmer. MATERIALS: Bath limestone ashlar, triple pitched hipped slate roof, not visible from street. PLAN: Rectangular single cell plan with small flanking rooms.