Partial view of the semi-elliptical blockDesigned by the son of the architect of the Bath Circus and on Brock Street leading from it, the Royal Crescent is comprised of thirty houses. Like a half-Colosseum, this structure uses a gigantic order of engaged Ionic columns on high bases. The idea of blocks of town houses like this and the Circus was very influential. |
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Views of the facade and the end of the block | ||
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