Lots in store during Heritage Open Days

Lots in store during Heritage Open Days

 

Buildings and places of historic importance to Bath & North East Somerset, which are normally closed to the public, will be open free of charge for only a few days in September.
 
As part of Heritage Open Days 2007 the reserve collections of the Roman Bath Museum are on view at the St John’s Museum Store on Saturday 8 September between 12.00 and 4.00pm. This is a rare opportunity to view local history objects. 

 

The collections include Victorian Spa equipment from Bath’s treatment centre and the Hot Bath.  Visitors can see original bath and sedan chairs and they can also try out a replica sedan chair.  Also on view are examples of antique furniture by local craftsmen including tables, chairs and benches.
 
It is also a chance to look at photographs of Bath’s spa buildings including the Royal Baths in Stall Street. 
 
Entry to the store is free and it is located on the corner between Locksbrook Road and the Upper Bristol Road.  The store is wheelchair accessible and there is parking nearby.  Further information is available from the Museum office on 01225 477779.

 

For a full list of Heritage Open Days, log onto www.bathnes.gov.uk/heritageevents
where you can download a leaflet, or pick one up from your local library or Tourist Information Centre.

 

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Notes to editors:

 

Attached pictures:
Bath chairs and a sedan chair at the St Johns store.
 
Roman Baths

 

The Roman Baths Museum’s collections are designated as nationally and internationally significant. The Museum cares for archaeological and historical collections from Bath and North East Somerset. These range from architectural fragments and Roman finds from the Temple and baths to objects from the Georgian town and Twentieth century spa.

 

The Roman Baths contains the remains of one of the greatest religious spas in the ancient world. It is the most popular heritage attraction in the South West and is among the UK’s major heritage sites and, together with the Pump Room receives more than one million visitors a year.
 
Visit the Roman Baths website at: http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/

 

For further information and images contact:
Maggie Bone, Museums Publicity Officer, 01225 477736, or e-mail maggie_bone@bathnes.gov.uk

 

Patricia Dunlop, Commercial Manager - Heritage Services, on Tel: 01225 477759 or e-mail patricia_dunlop@bathnes.gov.uk
 
Issued by Bath & North East Somerset Council press office, tel 01225 477827