Photo courtesy of Stephanie Brown
Early Development
Sydney Gardens was developed as part of an expansion of Bath to the east, into an area that came to be known as the Bathwick Estate. The plan was originally developed by Thomas Baldwin, but following financial difficulties, the project was taken over by Baldwin's student - Charles Harcourt Masters. The original plan for the site consisted of a hotel - now the location of the Holburne Museum, backed by an extensive pleasure garden.
The Pleasure Garden
The pleasure garden was a 'profit making' endeavour with numerous attractions including a labyrinth, aviary and bandstand. Although most of these attractions have disappeared, they point to character of the gardens significantly different to those of today.
Sydney Gardens was developed as part of an expansion of Bath to the east, into an area that came to be known as the Bathwick Estate. The plan was originally developed by Thomas Baldwin, but following financial difficulties, the project was taken over by Baldwin's student - Charles Harcourt Masters. The original plan for the site consisted of a hotel - now the location of the Holburne Museum, backed by an extensive pleasure garden.
The Pleasure Garden
The pleasure garden was a 'profit making' endeavour with numerous attractions including a labyrinth, aviary and bandstand. Although most of these attractions have disappeared, they point to character of the gardens significantly different to those of today.
