Blue skies today but – before l go out to enjoy it – time to catch up on an inner-city wander – pre snow – where l spotted one thing l have never noticed before.
On a wall – opposite The Podium – some craftsmen had certainly left their mark. Good for these stonemasons l say in having pride in their work.
Not quite so impressed by this plastic-covered, wood-framed shelter that has gone up between the Theatre Royal and the Italian Restaurant next door.
Not quite the best way of showing off two listed buildings – just to provide shelter for smokers!
UPDATE. As of Monday, February 4th l understand the structure in question does not have planning permission and is unauthorised.
The Council has given the owner of the premises until the 16th February to remove it.
Although, in most enforcement cases B&NES hopes for voluntary compliance – if the issue is not resolved they do have the power to take formal action.
Meanwhile, I can’t help wondering how much more ‘street furniture’ Bath’s narrow pavements can take. Did this ‘cork’ get planning permission? If it did – how?!
Moving on, can l recommend a pause in front of the Lifestyle Pharmacy in Westgate Street.
A very graphic window display of just how much of the sweet-stuff we are ingesting.
Think you can get a better kick from being out in today’s sunshine.
Just before l go though – one thing l did notice after the snow fall – the scarf that had been tied around the neck of the Rebecca at the Well fountain – on the north side of Bath Abbey – has stained the marble.
Well-intentioned street intervention maybe but it pays to stop and think about your actions.
