HotwellsThe Hotwells district of Bristol, at the
end of the dramatic Avon Gorge, Hotwells forms the western gateway to
the City but has a distinct and rich history of its own. It grew rapidly
in the second half of the 18th century with the development of a spa based
on the supposedly curative waters of the 'Hotwell'. For a time it was
an important centre, along with nearby Bath, on the 'spa circuit' for
well-heeled gentry to recover from the excesses of their lifestyle and
sprouted elegant terraces of rooming houses, gardens, an Assembly Room
and even a theatre. |