Object number
1954.96
Title
The West Prospect of the Spa and Town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Creator
Description
Watercolour with body colour on paper laid on panel, entitled 'The West Prospect of the Spa and Town of Cheltenham', by Thomas Robins, dated 1748
Date
1748-01-01 - 1748-12-31
Production period
Mid 18th century
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The West Prospect of the Spaw and Town of Cheltenham. Tho's Robins Delin depict 1748. This mineral has been discover'd about 30 years. In An 1719 Gabriel Davis, Mason, receiving a cure of a sore leg by ye water, Sunk a well & laid in stone which was afterwards palisaded round & walled in. But not in any great repute till 1740. Cap't Henry Skillecorne the Present Proprietor has since made a handsome walk & Additional Building.
