First published in 1928 as At Cheltenham Spa, this study is a celebration of this historic spa town at the height of its fashionable splendor. Starting with a brief history from the Roman Conquest up to the accession of George III, it focuses on the late 18th and early 19th centuries, beginning with the visit of King George in 1788. As a spa town it was visited by thousands seeking the solace of its healing waters, but as a pleasure resort...
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