New tills are being installed at Bath Abbey but it won’t mean you will have to pay to enter instead … 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.
Twinning tulips in Bath bloom.
Last November, Bath’s famous culinary daughter, Mary Berry, came to help children plant spring bulbs in Parade Gardens. Now the … More
A call to arms. My own point of view.
Wow. Not totally unexpected but the calling of a General Election is a call to arms for those who haven’t … More
What on Earth are we doing!
For International Earth Day POP UP DOCS and REFILL BATH are screening A PLASTIC OCEAN in a secret location in … More
We won’t force the cable car on you says Curo chief.
Curo’s Chief Executive, Victor da Cunha, tells Bath Newseum he doesn’t want to force his cable car idea on the … More
Time running out to register to vote in West of England Metro Mayoral election
Bath and North East Somerset residents who are not already registered to vote are being urged to register by … More
Library consultation results published.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has published the results of recent consultations, along with a comprehensive Question and … More
Sunshine, water & cycles!
We’ll get to the water in a moment, but first let’s talk bikes. What is it with the cycle hoops … More
Wall of names finally reveals its story
The mystery of the names – inscribed on the side wall of the old and derelict school building in Bath’s … More
Historic railway waggon unveiled at Museum of Bath @ Work
An historic railway waggon – found beneath Bath Spa Railway Station – has gone on show at the Museum … More
New Holburne Director named!
Bath’s Holburne Museum has named its new director. He’s Dr Chris Stephens – currently Head of Displays and Lead Curator … More
Cleveland Pools restoration wins approval.
The Cleveland Pools Trust have just secured planning approval and listed buildings consent to restore the 200 year-old Georgian pools … More
How Bath’s heritage pays its way.
While, on the one hand, the city’s summer tourist crowds might be a little difficult to manoeuvre through – … More
‘Hands On’ Easter story at Bath Abbey
Over 300 Year 5 and 6 pupils from local primary schools have been taking part in Bath Abbey’s Experience Easter … More
‘Economic benefits before safety’ – say P & R protester in letter to Council leader.
Campaigners against an East of Bath Park and Ride scheme on Bathampton Meadows have fired off another ‘salvo’ with an … More
Green light for Bath Quays South
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plans to develop Bath Quays South have now been granted planning consent. Bath … More
Let battle commence!
The names of the six candidates standing in the first West of England Combined Authority Mayoral election have been published. … More
Easter opening for new displays at the Roman Baths.
The East Baths area of the Roman Baths, adjacent to the famous Great Bath, will reopen this Easter with new … More