Location Background:

Bath [a.k.a. Kaerbadus to the indigenous Britons, or to the Romans -- Aquae Sulis] is known for the Roman Baths built circa 43 - 75 C.E. The natural hot springs, whose water has a high mineral content [43 minerals at 2.18 grammes per litre], were said to have been discovered [circa 800 or 500 B.C.E., depending on whom you ask] by the Briton prince Bladud, who later became King. He built a palace and city around them. The Romans, when they invaded the area, immediately built a garrison, and a Temple to the Goddess Sulis Minerva [Sulis being the Briton Goddess of the area Springs whom the Romans identified with their Goddess Minerva], right next to their beloved public baths. The Sacred Spring was not bathed in, but its runoff was diverted into the public baths.

The spring waters were drunk from as well, by both the Romans and Britons alike. Although bathing is now prohibited due to health concerns, the water fresh from the spring (see Fountain below) is still available for drinking. The high iron content of the water gives it the flavour of blood, and it is thought to be very theraputic. Most people can't stomach it -- they typically stop after the first sip. However, Wendilyn fell in love with the taste and drank, not only one full glass, but ordered seconds. In fact she still craves the stuff. Hmmmm?

Scouting Background:

In Bath, we were collecting information on Roman structures, history, and possible filming locations for Bloodthirsty & Dangerous. Although the Roman Baths may not work for our purposes in filming, they do rent it out for parties, and it would make a great location for an apres premiere party. There are also excellent Georgian Locations and a wonderful Costume Museum in Bath.

Roman Baths	Angels Climbing to Heaven on Bath Abbey	Bath Abbey	Bath Fountain
Sulis' Well	Roman Style Statue	Roman Style Statue

Roman Baths Museum, Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath BA1 1LZ, Tel.: 01225-477-774

Museum of Costume, Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, Tel.: 01225-461-111