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The Last Enchanted Places by Ian Bradley

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The Last Enchanted Places by Ian Bradley

Ian Bradley has been fascinated by spas since regularly taking the waters at Tunbridge Wells as a boy. He has visited, written and broadcast about spas across Europe and sampled the cures that they offer for over forty years. This book distils his accumulated experiences, research and reflections while also presenting an up-to-date picture of the atmosphere of what, for him, are the most enchanting, and enchanted, spas today.

The book blends personal reminiscences with a historical overview, amusing anecdotes, factual information and useful tips for visitors. It describes the experience of taking the waters and relishing the atmosphere at twenty spas in Britain and on the Continent, seven of which have recently been given UNESCO World Heritage status as 'The Great Spa Towns of Europe'. The result is a fascinating, entertaining and informative survey of these last enchanted places which are being increasingly visited by tourists for their cultural and historic connections as much as their therapeutic benefits.

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Ian Bradley is a writer, broadcaster and academic. A former journalist for The Times, he has written and presented programmes on spas for BBC radio. Following thirty years of university teaching, he is now emeritus professor of cultural and spiritual history at the University of St Andrews. He is the author of nearly fifty books in the areas of cultural, political and religious history, music and theology, several of which have been translated into other languages.
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ISBN 13 9781837732647
ISBN 10 1837732647
Title The Last Enchanted Places
Author Ian Bradley
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Icon Books
Year published 2026-04-02
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.