What is inside?

This is a guide to an important 19th century holiday destination on the outskirts of Bristol. The Hotwells were developed as a spa resort in the 18th century, and tried to compete with Bath. Clifton was an affluent suburb of Bristol directly north of the Hotwells. This guide provides all the information a tourist might need, with extensive coverage on the baths and spa resort. More importantly the guide provides a detailed description of the buildings and environment of both suburbs, the services, public amenities, libraries, antiquities, etc. The volume finishes we a guide to the villages and towns around Bristol, with copious details on their history and customs.

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