Commerce
Statue by Lucius Gahagan (c.1780-1866) on 7-11 Quiet St, Bath.
Opened in February 1825, this was a novel form of public building, highly characteristic of the Regency, combining commercial and public areas (cf the Exeter Change, London). Built as part of the widening of Quiet Street in 1824-25, it stands on the site of earlier gardens, and occupies most of south side of street. The front is derived from the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, one of the key monuments of classical Athens. It originally comprised a complex of shops below a large exhibition space above, which could be adapted for use as a bazaar; it was subsequently used as a Methodist church for a period. Goodridge was a specialist in designing retail developments: The Corridor. Richly embellished with allegorical sculpture by Lucius Gahagan (d.1866), this is one of the best survivals of prestigious retail architecture in Bath as well as being one of the best Neoclassical compositions. Both façade and upstairs are of particular importance.
[British Listed Buildings]
Commerce
Statue by Lucius Gahagan (c.1780-1866) on 7-11 Quiet St, Bath.
Opened in February 1825, this was a novel form of public building, highly characteristic of the Regency, combining commercial and public areas (cf the Exeter Change, London). Built as part of the widening of Quiet Street in 1824-25, it stands on the site of earlier gardens, and occupies most of south side of street. The front is derived from the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, one of the key monuments of classical Athens. It originally comprised a complex of shops below a large exhibition space above, which could be adapted for use as a bazaar; it was subsequently used as a Methodist church for a period. Goodridge was a specialist in designing retail developments: The Corridor. Richly embellished with allegorical sculpture by Lucius Gahagan (d.1866), this is one of the best survivals of prestigious retail architecture in Bath as well as being one of the best Neoclassical compositions. Both façade and upstairs are of particular importance.
[British Listed Buildings]