i6o The Baths, Ancient and Modern. 



In 1870 the Baths adjoining the Grand Pump Room 

 Hotel were built, comprising large private baths, Reclining- 

 baths. Douches, and a Tepid Swimming-bath. The latter 

 has recently been enlarged to Soft, in length of water with 

 seventeen dressing-rooms, and there is also a cooling room 

 for ladies, and one for gentlemen, for whom a smoking-room 

 is also provided. 



Strictly speaking, however, these last additions 

 The Baths from Qught property to be included in^this section, 

 {present time. ^s they were built under the direction of the 



writer in 1885. The King's and Queen's 

 Baths just completed have involved an expenditure exceed- 

 ing _;^20,ooo. These Baths now incorporate all the portions 

 of the Roman Baths hitherto discovered which are available, 

 whilst in erecting the new work no part of the ancient 

 buildings has been destroyed or hidden. Taking into 

 consideration the accommodation provided by the several 

 establishments, there is sufficient provision for bathing simul- 

 taneously 120 bathers. The rooms and baths are appointed 

 in the best manner, every comfort is afforded, all the appli- 

 ances are complete, from the simple bath to the most delicate 

 administration of the Mineral Water. Vapour as given off 

 from the springs at their source, is collected in a volume for 

 a complete bath, or so delivered that it can be applied 

 locally or for inhalation. Water or vapour can also, if 

 thought fit, be combined with electricity. The bather can 

 be accommodated with a chamber, warmed either with dry 

 heat to 150°, or moist heat to about 114°, and even higher 

 if required. Appliances exist for " spray," " sitz," " needle,'' 

 or " lave,'' with hot plates when prescribed by the medical 

 adviser, and all the previously described systems can be given 

 with imported natural waters from the Continent or with the 



