Tucked away on Norfolk Crescent in Bath is a rare and remarkable piece of the city’s history: the Georgian Watchman’s Box, built around 1810. Before the creation of a formal police force, Watchmen were paid to patrol the streets at night, keeping watch for fires, disturbances and criminal activity. This box provided shelter during their long shifts and offered a clear view of the surrounding area. Made from Bath stone and possibly inspired by the ancient Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, the Norf