In the basement, the original cold-water plunge bath lined with stone is probably the only example in Bristol of an 18th century indoor bathing pool. Other rooms you can see are two elegant drawing rooms, a bedroom and library. A small display explains how the proceeds from commercial trading and the transatlantic slave trade have been a significant factor in shaping the city of Bristol we know today. To complete your visit, take a short walk to the footbridge located in the harbourside and named after John Pinney's black slave, Pero. Bringing history to life, these weekend events show how life might have been in the late 18th century.
Visitors can hear characters' tales and see members of the household go about their daily lives.