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Wallow in Wellbeing: Health and Wellbeing in Bath over 2,700 years
13 February @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop in to this special exhibition about Health and Wellbeing in Bath over 2,700 years, from the Ancient Britons, through to the Romans, the monks of the Norman Abbey, 16th, 17th and 18th century doctors, the foundation of ‘The Min’ to the research labs of the University of Bath and The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases.
This will be a free exhibition featuring hands-on displays and activities from around the world to aid relaxation, rejuvenation, meditation, care, and gentle fun. On show will be the original copy of the Act of Parliament which created ‘The Min’ in 1739, examples of pages of books written by various Bath doctors from the 15th to the 19th centuries and a variety of soothing and curative fun activities from all round the world, including a finger labyrinth, zen garden, prayer bells from Tibet and an intriguing game from Roman times.
The exhibition will run for the ReBalance Festival of Wellbeing from 12pm to 4pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Tuesday January 28th to February 13th 2025. Everyone is invited, especially families.
Part of the ReBalance Bath Festival
Chase away the cold dark days of winter and treat yourself in Bath at our three-week celebration of feel-good activities, mindfulness and motivation, exclusive hotel and spa packages, taster sessions and family fun.
