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The Curious Eye on the Roman Spa of Aquae Sulis

Clifton Club Talk, given by Michael Claydon


Thursday 7th December 2023 

Talk starts promptly at 6.00pm; arrive at 5.30pm for a glass of fizz

This is a FREE event, but tickets must be booked in advance - see below for full details 
Places are limited so book asap!

Taking place in the elegant Clifton Club, in the heart of Clifton Village, Michael Claydon will present The Curious Eye on the Roman Spa of Aquae Sulis, an illustrated talk about the unique World Heritage site of the Roman Baths.

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The Roman settlement of Aquae Sulis developed from a steamy marshland to an important Roman religious and Spa complex. The bathing complex was unknown until 1865, when it was discovered by the enthusiastic antiquarian Major Davis and excavated by him over the course of many years. The site was opened to the public in 1897.

Michael will draw on his eight years of insider knowledge to guide you through what today is considered to be the best-preserved Roman remains north of the Alps.

Michael Claydon
Born in north Devon in 1952, Michael’s first employment was running local authority multipurpose entertainment centres. In the 1970s he spent seven years as the theatre manager of the Northcott Theatre Exeter, this was followed by a short time working at the Royal Opera House, London.
 
In 1983 he met American, Bob Parsons, who was rescuing a derelict country house in the Cotswolds.  Michael joined Bob Parsons to help with the project, and after his death in 2000, Michael continued to be involved with the project until retiring in 2011.
 
In 2014 he joined Bath Heritage Services Team at the Roman Baths, retiring in May 2022.

Full Details
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When:  Thursday 7th December 2023
WhereThe Clifton Club, 22 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DS
Time: 5.30pm glass of fizz; talk starts promptly at 6.00pm
Booking: Contact Helen Sutton at CCA on: helen@crownchurchandarts.co.uk or 07802 256315
 
There is NO CHARGE for this event but places are limited so book NOW  
 
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