The Circus in Bath 1900 – 2024

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## The Circus, Bath

In 1754, architect John Wood the Elder laid the foundation stone for the King's Circus in Bath, inspired by Stonehenge's dimensions. He died in 1754, and his son, John Wood the Younger, completed the project in 1768. The Circus comprises three curved segments of townhouses, forming a circle with three entrances. The central area, originally a cobbled piazza with a reservoir, was transformed into a garden around 1800, now featuring five mature plane trees. Notable residents included artist Thomas Gainsborough, who lived at number 17 from 1760 to 1774, and William Pitt the Elder at number 7. During the 1942 Bath Blitz, bombs damaged several houses, but they were faithfully reconstructed post-war. Today, The Circus remains a Grade I listed building, exemplifying Georgian architecture.