posted 11-07-2007 04:34 PM            

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Would medieval people (14th century)have tried hot springs like the Roman Baths in Somerset when they were sick? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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posted 11-07-2007 09:39 PM           

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Hi Deborah, I really should know this one having been born just a few miles from Bath and still having relatives there.
I very sure that the baths would not be open to the public at that time (The great unwashed).
I would assume that the baths belonged to the crown in the 1300's just like the rest of the country and that access would be by invite only.

Paul.

posted 11-08-2007 04:41 AM            

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Would any monasteries/nunneries have therapetic springs that were used for healing?

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posted 11-08-2007 10:37 PM           

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I'm not aware of any such thing in Britain but the most famous would have to be Lourdes in France.
Again, I need some help on this one because its a little out of my sphere.

Paul.

posted 11-09-2007 02:11 PM            

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That's a good idea. I'll try looking up Lourdes!

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