1878 - 1978

Key dates 1878 - 1978

1878	Major discovery and excavation of Roman remains.
1889	New Queen's Baths opened between York Street and King's Bath (demolished 1970).
1923	Opening of the Beau Street swimming baths.
1923	Kingston Baths demolished and Roman East Baths excavated.
1939	The end of regular bathing in the King's Bath.
1948	Health authorities provided Bath water treatments on NHS prescription.
1976	Withdrawal of NHS funding for Medical Treatment Centre.
1978	Spa closed.