[Concerned residents gathered outside the entrance to the development they are not happy with] Who would have thought it? Could … More
Author: Richard Wyatt
Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath.
Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.
WECA Mayor welcomes Andy
[Mayor Helen Godwin with Mayor Steve Rotheram (Liverpool City Region – left) and Andy Burnham. Photo 2025, Bristol] Helen Godwin, … More
Pulling out all the stops
Some people are so good at mapping out press releases for events that they are making me lazy and doing … More
Tin Church meeting
For those living in Larkhall, Lower Swianswick and Bailbrook Lane who may be interested. I have been made aware of … More
Pix of the day. Monday, July 20th
Grosvenor Bridge across the River Avon. Tell me more?
Pix of the day. Sunday, July 19th
Our roses don’t seem to mind the constant sunshine. Meanwhile, you don’t have to be big to be beautiful. I … More
Making school walks safer
Work to make it safer and better for children and families to walk between three schools in Midsomer Norton is … More
It’s our place!
[Image credit: Trudi Mayo] The Odd Down History Group are running an exhibition about Odd Down at the Museum of … More
Pic of the day. Saturday, July 18th
At the bank’s end of Southgate Street, an apparently homeless man lies asleep in the hot midday sun. A picture … More
Displaying talent
[New Bond Street] We’ve got a summer street fair to enjoy in the centre of Bath this weekend – and … More
Time to say goodbye.
[Forgive the quality of the image above. It was taken from a recording of last night’s council meeting, which is … More
Patchwork people
[Today’s patchwork people!] Pop into Bath Library on a Friday morning, and they could have you in stitches. Quite literally, … More
Improving sustainable transport links
Later this year, construction is due to begin regarding plans to improve sustainable transport links along the A4 between Bath … More
News of a safer crossing
[© Google StreetView] More good news this sunny Thursday morning. Thank you to Josiah Mortimer for copying me in on … More
Artful summer
With the lengthy school summer holiday looming, the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath is inviting families to enjoy a summer … More
What’s happening in Bath Street?
[Heritage Statement illustration . © Wessex Water] Some good news at last about action to clean up the columns supporting … More
Pix of the day. Thursday, July 16th
[Cardiff Castle] Catch the 9.40 am from Bath Spa station, and you can enjoy a direct – no change – … More
Pic of the day. Wednesday, July 10th
Waiting at Bath Spa Station for a train to Cardiff, my attention was caught by a pair of pigeons busy … More