Did you know? The planet Uranus was discovered from a back garden in Bath Queen Victoria spurned Bath after its citizens joked about her plump ankles Hollywood star Nicolas Cage, former Prime Minister Pitt the Elder & artist Thomas Gainsborough have all lived on the same Bath street Small but perfectly formed, Bath is a fascinating city with a history stretching back to pre-Roman times. It was the destination of choice for Georgian high society, attracting gamblers, rakes & pleasure-seekers. Today, it is still a popular tourist destination, home to quirky characters, fascinating architecture & an intriguing history.