A full and accessible history of Bath from the earliest times to the present day. There are many books on Bath, but few deal with this important city's complete history. 'The Story of Bath' takes the reader on a journey from Bath's fabled origins, through its known origins, and on to its Roman and Georgian hey-days, but equally covering Bath's medieval, Victorian and twentieth- century histories. It concludes with comments on the issues, challenges and opportunities that the twenty-first century will present. Illustrated with evocative images from the Bath in Time collection, this book will bring to life the many facets of Bath's illustrious history. It is a fascinating read for all who know and love Bath, and an interesting account for anyone wanting to discover the story of this celebrated city. AUTHOR: Cathryn Spence is a museum professional, undergraduate tutor, regular lecturer and published writer. Her PhD thesis concentrated on the historic museology of the V&A Museum and its relations with the Tate and National galleries. She has been professionally involved with historic building and garden conservation since 2001 when she joined the Building of Bath Museum as Curator/Director. Cathryn writes a regular column for The Bath Magazine on all aspects of Bath's architectural heritage and is about to complete an MSc in the conservation of historic gardens and cultural landscapes. She is Head of Communications & Research at the American Museum in Britain, and is a trustee for Bath Preservation Trust and the Halecot Trust. She lives in Bath. SELLING POINTS: . Popular history . Accessible, concise and pertinent . Beautifully illustrated with images from the Bath in Time collection . Written by an expert local author with an in-depth knowledge of the city's history . Welcome addition to an established series 55 b/w illustrations