Potted History of Bath

A POTTED HISTORY OF BATH BATH BUSINESS WEB

Welcome to Bath Business Web and welcome also, to the beautiful and historic City of Bath. If you’ve visited Bath, or are lucky enough to live in or around Bath, you’ll know what a wonderful City it is, of its historic links, famous names who have lived in Bath, of the huge variety of places to see, go, things to do, establishments to eat out at and of the rich variety of Businesses located in and around Bath. Bath Business Web invite you now to re-visit some of the history of the City of Bath and discover some of its secrets and hidden depths, be they legend or true fact. Have you heard of King Bladud? Well that’s where we’ll begin and though stories tell that Bladud founded the City of Bath in around 860 BC, there’s actually no historic evidence that he ever existed, still, the story, which has been embellished over time, has a certain charm to it.

Swainswick - Home to The Swineherd Bath Business Web

Bladud had been sent to Athens by his father to be educated in the liberal arts, unfortunately he contracted Leprosy whilst there and on his return to his home country, was imprisoned. Bladud escaped from his imprisonment and went into hiding and eventually gained employment as a Swineherd in Swainswick, Swainswick in fact being the home of the founding Directors of Bath Business Web.

A Warm, Muddy Discovery Bath Business Web

Bladud observed that his herd of pigs would in cold weather, head for an alder-moor and when they emerged, would be covered in a black mud. He further noticed that the pigs that covered themselves in the mud didn’t seem to suffer from skin diseases as other pigs did. On investigation, he realised that the mud was warm and the pigs enjoyed the heat, hence rolling around in it and becoming covered. Bladud began to cover himself in the warm black mud and as a result, cured his Leprosy.

King Bladud Founds Bath Bath Business Web

He was then restored to his status as heir apparent (some say by producing a ring that his mother had given him before he left for Athens, by way of proving of who he was). Bladud, or as he eventually became known King Bladud, then founded Bath, so that others might benefit from the healing waters that he had discovered there.

Worship of The Goddess Sulis Minerva Bath Business Web

Much is known about the Roman history of the City of Bath and visitors to the City can visit the Roman Baths including the Sacred Spring, Roman Bath House, Roman Temple and view finds that have been collected over the years, including curses inscribed onto Pewter and thrown into the Spring, huge numbers of Roman coins and other offerings that were believed to have been made to the Goddess Sulis Minerva. In fact the head of the statue of Sulis Minerva, which would have once stood within the Roman Temple perhaps, remains intact and on display – it is said that the statue was attacked and pulled down by the Saxons – luckily they weren’t totally successful in destroying it.

Visitors Benefit From Bath's Healing Waters Bath Business Web

These days of course, visitors to Bath can enjoy taking in the atmosphere of the ancient Roman Baths, not far from Bath Business Web’s central City office and also visit and actually use the modern equivalent; Thermae Bath Spa, where they can relax in the naturally warm, mineral rich waters of both the Minerva Bath and open air rooftop pool, which will give you some idea of how the Romans themselves enjoyed and benefitted from the healing spring waters.

Jane Austen – A Posthumously Famous Bath Resident Bath Business Web

Bath has a rich history, including hosting the crowning of the very first King of all England; Edgar in 973, and also being home to a number of famous names that you may recognise from reading about the history of Bath or, from wandering around the City’s streets such as Richard ‘Beau’ Nash, Master of Ceremonies, during who’s time in Bath in the 17^th/18^th Centuries, many magnificent buildings were erected such as the Royal Crescent, The Circus, the Pump Rooms and Queen Square. Notably also, Jane Austen, who’s writings have (generally posthumously), proved to be such a strong influence today and have been deemed to be of great literary importance and the Linley’s, one of Bath’s most prestigious artistic families, who at one time lived in Pierrepont Street, where the current Head Office of Bath Business Web is now situated.

The City of Bath : A World Heritage Site Bath Business Web

In more recent times (1987), Bath was declared as a World Heritage Site and is today ever popular with tourists, both from the UK and abroad – it’s rich, deep history teamed with such a wide variety of shops, restaurants, accommodation, Museums and Services, still proving to be a real crowd-puller. Bath Business Web are proud to assist a huge range of locally based Bath Businesses and Service Providers, by not only designing and building updateable Business websites, conforming to W3C standards and producing front page results on Google for their clients, but by also providing them with an online marketing platform by way of the Bath Business Web online Business listings and a vastly useful tool for the City of Bath community.

Bath Business Web : A Finger on The Pulse of Bath

Bath Business Web was launched over 3 years ago and with a wealth of relevant website, online marketing and optimisation experience behind its team, provides those living in and around the City of Bath with a one-stop-shop for all their local Service needs. If you are searching for a reliable, reputable Plumber, seeking replacement carpets, a local Hairdresser, Builder or even Florist, you’ll find a choice of relevant local Businesses listed on Bath Business Web’s site, under the appropriate category i.e. Plumbers Bath, Carpets Bath, Hairdressers, Builders Bath or Florists Bath. But our categories don’t stop there – browse through and you’ll be amazed at the variety – Services to meet all your needs.