Now, let me tell you a little secret. While the road itself is over 1,000 feet long and 100 feet wide, with stunning façades along its entire length, the actual structures behind those façades were built by different owners. So, each building has its own unique features and quirks. Talk about an architectural surprise party!
Speaking of surprises, did you know that one of the side streets off Great Pulteney Street, called Sunderland Street, is the shortest street in the whole city? I guess it really likes being in the spotlight!
But wait, there's more! When Great Pulteney Street was first built, it was lined with beautiful trees. However, the town council faced a slight problem during autumn-the pesky leaf litter from those trees. Their solution? They simply chopped most of them down! I guess they preferred a treeless autumn landscape. Well, at least we can still enjoy the trees in the adjacent Laura Place.
Now, if you have a hankering for some impressive architecture plans, head over to the Victoria Art Gallery at the corner of Pulteney Bridge and the Grand Parade. They have drawings of all the building plans, including some wild proposals that were never built. It's like stepping into a designer's dream!
Oh, and you might have heard some discussion about renaming Great Pulteney Street due to the Black Lives Matter movement. While there has been talk in The Bath Magazine and Bath Newseum, there haven't been any official consultations on the matter yet. Stay tuned!
Now, buckle up, because we're off to our next stop-the Holburne Museum of Art! You won't want to miss it, I promise. Let's go!
