Book art workshops at Radstock and Bath Libraries 16th August 11:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 @ Radstock Library led by Jessica Palmer 17th August 11:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 @ Bath […]
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Category: The Gallery
New Chairman for Friends of Bath Abbey
Retired engineer Professor Jeffrey Jupp has been appointed as chairman of The Friends of Bath Abbey. Professor Jupp recently took over the role from former chairman Dr John Wroughton following an official handover during the […]
A whale of a time at American Museum
The Susan of Nantucket scrimshaw* is one of the Museum’s most fascinating objects. The delicately carved sperm whale tooth has an image of the 19th century whaling ship, beneath which is the grisly inscription: Death to […]
Nice Roman touch for Bath Rugby players!
Primary school children and Bath Rugby players are getting together to help the city raise awareness and funds to acquire one of the largest hoards of Roman coins every found in the UK. Next Monday, […]
Bath’s favourite geese return
A much-loved painting of a gaggle of geese has returned to Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Victoria Art Gallery after flying out to America – a round trip of almost 7,000 miles! ‘Watersplash’ by […]
Fashion Museum has holiday fun sewn-up!
If you’re looking for a way to entertain your creative youngsters over the summer holidays then Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Fashion Museum has something tailor-made for you! In the first major retrospective celebration […]
Civic honours for Bath rail writer
A successful local author has unveiled his 96th book with a launch event at Radstock Museum supported by the Chairman of Bath & North East Somerset Council. Around 60 rail enthusiasts joined Bath-based Colin Maggs MBE […]
Bed-time in Bath
Bath Parks Department gardeners have been putting the finishing touches to floral displays around the city in time for high summer and – hopefully – high numbers of tourists! It’s judgement time coming up soon […]
Holiday fun at city museums
A variety of fun activities is on offer during the summer holidays at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s heritage attractions. From 19 July to 30 August in Bath, the Council-run attractions are hosting a number […]
Open house at No 1
They chose the day with the shortest night to hold one of the most long-awaited re-openings. Yes – No 1 Royal Crescent welcomed back the public after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Summer Solstice – […]
