I understand from Vaughan Gregory, secretary of Melton and District Historical Society, that on Friday, Dr Bob Gibson will talk on Taking The Waters – A Look At Spa Resorts.
Dr Gibson is a freelance researcher and lecturer with experience in tourism, transport and local history. His past work includes a history of Hinckley’s public choral groups, from 1838.
This talk examines the social history of health tourism through the development and growth of spa towns and resorts, from Roman times to the present day spa hotel.
A further aspect of the topic is the social feel and status of the successful spa town, including references to some of the Leicestershire locations, such as Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s Ivanhoe Baths, pictured, that, at different times, have aspired, most unsuccessfully, to become a part of the spa or health industry.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm, in Sage Cross Methodist Church, Thorpe End, Melton. For more information, contact Vaughan Gregory on 01664 569 922.
source: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk / Leicester Mercury / Home> News / January 06th, 2014
