How about a selfie with Jane Austen? That’s on offer in the reception area of Bath Guildhall where a bust … More
Month: June 2017
Stand by Bath – for the ‘battle’ of the pews.
Bath Abbey’s plans to permanently remove the 19th-century pews in the church nave – after the floor has been repaired … More
How Georgians spent their pennies.
Fancy finding out more about Victorian Bath? Or how the Georgians spent their pennies? There’s the many famous people who … More
All quiet again on the Western Front.
Fears that 5 or 6 chalets, from this year’s Bath Christmas Market, could be positioned in Abbey Churchyard, and obstruct … More
Broad Quays Approval
Plans to relocate a coach park at Bath Quays North to Odd Down Park and Ride – costing £1.8 million … More
Better control of student housing.
B&NES is going to take a fresh look at better controlling student housing. The Council has published new proposals which … More
That chandelier moment!
Twice a year the very expensive Georgian crystal glass chandeliers at the Assembly Rooms are lowered towards the floor for … More
Students help keep streets clean.
The Student Community Partnership (SCP) of Bath & North East Somerset Council, and both of the city’s universities have been … More
Stonewall champions B&NES for celebrating LGBT equality in schools.
Stonewall – Britain’s lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity – has named Bath and North-East Somerset Council as … More
Autumn opening for new riverside walk?
The newly shaped and landscaped bank of the River Avon – along from Churchill Bridge – continues to take shape. … More
Bath Water Space project launch
Bath’s Water Space project has officially launched its plans to revitalise the river and canals in the Bath area. Bath … More
Protect The Min’s historic status says BPT
Bath Preservation Trust has this week submitted a nomination to Bath and North East Somerset Council for the Royal National … More
Shining a light on history
The Roman Baths will host a special evening of archaeological discovery, ‘Bath’s Archaeology by Torchlight’, on Monday 17 July, 5-9pm. … More
Feeling a bit browned off.
Is this the problem with container-grown trees when it comes to extreme heat and dryness? All the young saplings – … More
A view of the Crescent
Would Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent have made a good Council House? Can you still see the spot where a wartime bomb … More
The threads of life.
How do you follow your most successful exhibition in years? Why – with something completely different of course. Bath’s Holburne … More
Bath trams to return?
Bath’s trams could be on the way back – at least in a modern form. Bath & North East Somerset … More
Just for the record
B&NES has combined its local studies and archives collections in a single location at Bath Record Office in the city’s … More
Metro Mayor’s first meeting.
A transport strategy for the region and economic growth are two topics that will be discussed when the new Mayor … More
Mayor’s Young Citizen
The Mayor of Bath (Councillor Ian Gilchrist) is launching a search for his ‘Mayor’s Young Citizen’. The Award began 23 … More
What’s the buzz?
Bath’s latest street market – the once-a-month Independent Bath Market in Abbey Green and Abbey Street – was in full … More
Bumper fund-raising night of fun!
The money has continued to roll in. Bath’s Hope Ball – held on the private lawn in front of the … More
Letting music tell the tale
Two concerts to celebrate Bath’s oldest official international link will be held next month in the City, telling the half-forgotten … More
Wheel ‘meet’ again with this year’s Motoring Festival.
The Rotary Club of Bath’s Festival of Motoring will be back again this year for Father’s Day weekend, June 17th … More
New images of proposed cable car for Bath.
New images of what a proposed cable car service – linking the south of Bath to the city centre – … More
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