Extempore on the numerous critics which have appeared on the Greek inscription over the Pump Room, Bath c.1794

Image Reference: 40688

Image Date: 1794

Measurements: 4 x 6.5 cm

Medium: newspaper

Collection: Scrapbooks

Library Reference: Hunt Vol. 1, p.255

Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: In Verse. Like today, it seems any type of change in Bath is met with criticism. This was for the Greek words translated as 'Water is Best' that were carved onto the exterior of the Pump Room.
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Extempore on the numerous critics which have appeared on the Greek inscription over the Pump Room, Bath c.1794

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