More trees, reducing waste and encouraging walking and cycling are just some of the ways more than £800k of additional … 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.
Let’s bin the throw aways
Once they were the pride of every mum’s washing line. Now we have to teach people how to use washable … More
We’re still accessible – just!
Bob Draper writes on behalf of Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution in Queen Square. ‘Any chance of a helpful … More
Missing bollards
Parking issues to the fore this morning with a photo from Bath Newseum follower Paul Jackson. He writes: These pavements … More
Opening date for new Destructor bridge.
Bath’s new Destructor Bridge across the Avon is due to be fully opened by the middle of May – but … More
Disappearing footpath.
A spectacular picture of the River Avon in flood – taken by Bath Newseum follower Davina Ware. Sending it on … More
Latest roadworks list.
Bath & North East Somerset Council is responsible for the maintenance of some 1150km of adopted highway within its boundaries … More
A new future for Culverhay?
The first step towards deciding the future of the former Culverhay School site has been taken by Bath & North East … More
Help save this green belt land.
Thanks to Greg for producing this flyer! The area in question is on the edge of Larkhall and Lower Swainswick. … More
New role for Scala?
What now for the Scala at Oldfield Park? City-based developers, Rengen has submitted a planning application to Bath & North … More
What’s new in the garden?
Free gardening training and a wealth of volunteering opportunities are on offer at Bath’s Sydney Gardens throughout 2020. Residents are … More
Visit 19th-century Montmarte? Yes, you can can!
When it comes to contemporary street art – we’ve got our Banksy to lead the way. Whole walls have been … More
Bath visit for Greek Ambassador.
The city gets a visit from the Greek Ambassador next month. His Excellency, Dimitris Caramitsos-Tziras has been invited to take part … More
A new chapter in a shop’s history.
Do you know there are only two secondhand and antiquarian bookshops left in our city and one of them is … More
One coat should do it!
Well, it’s all happening at Bath’s Guildhall with skilled painters at work inside and out! There’s a bit of spring … More
I’m flattered!
My thanks to Bath Newseum follower Diane Shearn for whisking me back to the heady days of HTV West Television … More
Playtime for all.
Next Monday – February 17th – sees the official re-opening of the first city park playground to be equipped specifically … More
A personal message.
An application has gone in for building 18 houses on a patch of land at the corner of Deadmill Lane … More