This was the splendid home of Beau Nash, "The King of Bath," and his handsome and faithful mistress Juliana Popjoy.

They spent the whole of the latter part of their lives here until the Beau’s death, in 1761 at the age of 86,

We preserve in this building all the high standards Beau Nash set for Bath.

We think that Juliana Popjoy approves. Indeed, she is occasionally seen here, dressed in grey, and we suspect she has an eye on whether we are entertaining our guests as well as entertained the Beau’s friends in the same rooms 250 years ago.

[And on a nearby sign]
IN THIS HOUSE RESIDED THE CELEBRATED
BEAU NASH
AND HERE HE DIED FEB 1761

Beau Nash (1674-1762), born Richard Nash, was a leading fashion designer in Britain during his time. He was the Master of Ceremonies of Bath and was known for promoting the city as a tourist centre. He also introduced many reforms in the city, particularly in the areas of fashion and ceremony.

The house was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image

The sign next to it was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image