His son, John Wood the Younger, completed the building in 1768.
Wood wanted to create a classical Palladian architectural landscape for the city.
Wood was also fascinated by prehistoric stone circles.
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The central area of the Circus originally contained a large reservoir that supplied water to the houses.
A group of old plane trees now grow at the center.
Around this garden and between the buildings run a circular street, with three exits between the townhouses.
The Circus has been home to a number of famous people over the years.
During the Bath Blitz in 1942, part of the Circus was badly damaged.
These have been now reconstructed and restored to the original style.
