Considered the acme of Palladian architecture in Bath, The houses of The Royal Crescent were individually designed for wealthy clients in the latter half of the 18th Century. The first of these flagship constructions to be built was Number 1.Designed by John Wood, as they all were, Number 1 saw many distinguished visitors in its first few decades. However it latterly fell into disrepair. When in this state it was bought and gifted to Bath Preservation Trust. Today, this magnificently restored and authentically furnished town house gives a wonderful insight into fashionable 18th Century life in Bath.