Anne of Denmark and the spa at Bath
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Anne of Denmark (1574–1619) was the wife of James VI and I. She visited Bath, Somerset in the belief that drinking and bathing in mineral waters could improve her health.[1] The warm springs at Bath had been used for medicinal purposes since Roman times. During her progresses to Bath she was entertained at country houses along the way.[2] The court physician Théodore de Mayerne left extensive notes in Latin describing his treatment of Anne of Denmark from 10 April 1612 to her death.[3] Primarily, she was seeking help for gout or dropsy, a swelling of the legs and feet which made walking difficult.[4] Her companion and servant Jean Drummond described an occasion when the queen was unable to set her swollen foot on the ground.[5] During these progresses, Anne of Denmark visited or came near some of the lands and manors included in her jointure lands, including Corston, and was able to promote the image of the Stuart monarchy.[6]