Jolly's Bath

The stone facade of Jolly's on Milsom Street carries the engraved name Jolly and Son, marking the home of one of the earliest department stores in the United Kingdom. Founded by James Jolly in eighteen twenty-three, the business began as a seasonal linen drapery shop before establishing a permanent presence in Bath. The store eventually expanded across several interconnected buildings, incorporating an array of goods that once ranged from silk and toys to funeral coffins.