Visitors did not come only to drink the waters or bathe. They came to follow a considered way of life for a period of time. Walking in clean air. Spending time in gardens and pinewoods. Attending concerts, lectures and assemblies. Eating well. Sleeping well. Taking gentle exercise. Exploring the surrounding countryside. Immersing themselves in culture, society and ritual.

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Healing was understood as something shaped by environment, movement, culture and time, not by a single treatment alone.