King Bladud’s Pigs in Bath

King Bladud’s Pigs in Bath was a 2008 public art event which aimed to get locals and tourists interested in the heritage of Bath. At one point, pigs took over the city with 106 fully sized painted pigs dotted in every street, park and underpass.
I won’t bore you with history, but the history behind the project dates back to 863BC when Bladud and his pigs were travelling the country in search for a new residence when he, and his beloved animals, contracted leprosy. But, whilst travelling through Bath Bladud’s pigs rolled in the hot mud around Bath’s springs and were miraculously cured!
Sadly, all the pigs have now been auctioned for charity, but you’ll still be able to find one or two dotted around so keep your eyes peeled! The workshop which made the pigs is still there selling posters, cards and mini pig statues.