A daily look at events and developments affecting the heritage and history of Bath and a cyber museum room for others to use as contributors in words, images and debate.

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One lane opens on Cleveland Bridge

One lane has now been reopened on A4 Cleveland Bridge in Bath following an accident in the early hours of … Continue reading →

Going for growth says West of England Mayor.

Economic growth that benefits every resident is at the core of a new vision for the West of England, launched … Continue reading →

Tory councillor resigns over missed Council Tax.

Councillor Martin Veal has resigned his position as Cabinet Member for Community Services with immediate effect. In a statement he … Continue reading →

One of Bath’s war time restaurants to disappear?

A little bit of Bath’s wartime history may soon disappear under the bulldozer. News is reaching me that Parkside in … Continue reading →

Day by Day

Bath’s new hotel opens for business

The new Apex City of Bath Hotel has had what you might call a ‘soft opening’ with forty odd rooms … Continue reading →

One Bath ‘taxi’ that’s poles apart!

Tuesday morning finds me fulfilling my duties as a member of the Mayor of Bath’s Corps of Honorary Guides and … Continue reading →

Guildhall buddleia and the new monolith.

A quick round up as we head into the weekend. Network Rail contractors have completed repairs to the decking of … Continue reading →

Don’t let Bath become a doughnut!

He’s got responsibility for influencing the way the modern city of Bath connects with and safeguards its history and heritage, … Continue reading →

Heritage & History

Bath’s ‘Stone Age’ attraction.

We get something like four and a half million visitors a year in Bath but how many of them will … Continue reading →

Raising a glass to Thomas.

Exactly what was quenching the thirst of the people of Bath in the summer of 1856. Turns out beverages … Continue reading →

A ‘call’ to arms

Hales the Chemist – on Bath’s Argyle Street – occupies one of the earliest commercial premises built in the city. … Continue reading →

Behind closed doors.

There are many Bathonians who will remember buying provisions from Cater, Stoffell and Fortt – a famous company name in Bath’s … Continue reading →

Over to you

Don’t move the library.

The following was sent by email from a ‘BRSLI member’ ‘The Bath Central Library is under threat of closure, with … Continue reading →

A Corridor in time.

Jean Pile writes from Bear Flat in Bath: ‘I was interested to see The Corridor mentioned recently. I remember it … Continue reading →

Nominations wanted for Community Awards

Nominations for The Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Community Awards have officially opened. The awards, recognise volunteers, … Continue reading →

How do you want B&NES wards re-drawn?

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their help to draw up a new … Continue reading →

The Gallery

Twilight talks about fashion.

Subjects ranging from Jane Austen to fashions inspired by Caribbean culture will be amongst topics featured when the Fashion Museum … Continue reading →