Specialist tour – Black history tour

Our curatorial team have been researching all aspects of Georgian life as we continue to uncover the stories of Bath Assembly Rooms. And with Bath’s unique position geographically close to Bristol and frequently visited from London, two major port cities of the time, Bath had one of the highest proportions of Black to White residents in the country.

During the tour you’ll be introduced to people of colour from aristocrats to servants and explore the murky ethical situation which shows that nothing in the city of Bath was black and white. Meet George Bridgetower, William Hamlet and Nathaniel Wells as we share the untold narratives of the communities who lived and thrived in Bath.

This tour is part of the Assembly Rooms’ Black History Month celebration.

Tours will last approximately 1 hour and are aimed at adults but are also suitable for interested older children. Please book a space for everyone in your party. This tour contains some content that visitors may find upsetting. A quiet space is available if you need to take a step back at any time.

Charges apply. Standard tickets £10, free for National Trust members, you will need to bring your membership card with you. Concession tickets £5. Concession tickets are designed to allow everyone access. If you cannot pay the standard ticket price at this time, this ticket type is for you. No need to explain or prove why, it’s there if you need it.