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Charles Edward Davis
1827–1902
Best known for uncovering Bath’s Roman Baths, this Victorian architect and antiquary helped bring the city’s buried past back into view. His books blend careful investigation with a strong sense of place, making local history feel vivid and immediate.
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The Excavations of Roman Baths at Bath
by Charles Edward Davis
About the author
Born near Bath in 1827, Charles Edward Davis was an English architect, surveyor, and antiquary whose work became closely tied to the history of the city. He was the son of architect Edward Davis, and much of his career centered on Bath’s buildings, archaeology, and civic life.
He is especially remembered for his role in excavating and exposing the Roman Baths in the late 19th century. Alongside his architectural work, he wrote on Bath’s past, including studies of its landmarks and mineral baths, helping document the city for both local readers and later historians.
Davis died in 1902, but his legacy lives on in the way Bath understands and presents its Roman and historic heritage. For readers interested in architecture, antiquarian research, or the layered story of one English city, his work offers a fascinating window into Victorian historical discovery.