The Rise, Fall and Potential Renaissance of the English Spa Town

Banks, D. and Nash, H. (1997) The Rise, Fall and Potential Renaissance of the English Spa Town. In: XXVII IAH Congress "Groundwater in the Urban Environment", Nottingham, UK, 21-27 Sep 1997, pp. 291-296. ISBN 9789054108375

Abstract

The occurrence of mineral waters in England is controlled by the interplay of three factors (i) structural; (ii) hydrochemical evolutionary and stratigraphical factors; and (iii) specific mineralogies. The paper examines the interaction between the development of mineral water resources for spas and urbanization , focusing on the spas of the Derbyshire Peak District and of London. In some cases, mineral waters have been the catalyst for urban development (e.g. Buxton or Bath); in some cases, industrial activity (mining) has largely been responsible for the public availability of mineral waters (e.g. Matlock or Droitwich); in many cases , however, rapid industrialization and urbanization has been dependent on external factors and much of England 's spa heritage has been lost (e .g . London), the only reminders being found in place names and chemical nomenclature (Epsom salts).

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Banks, Mr David
• Authors: Banks, D., and Nash, H.
• Subjects: Q Science > QE Geology
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• ISBN: 9789054108375