Archaeological work – being carried out by Wessex Archaeology – as part of the Bath Abbey Footprint Project – has been nominated for an award and we can all help those involved get it! Bruce […]
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Have your say on spending plans.
A reminder to Bath and North East Somerset residents that they have two opportunities next week to help shape the council’s future priorities and spending plans. As part of the administration’s commitment to giving local […]
Don’t ‘water down’ the features!
One of the champion promoters of Bath doing more to hi-light its historical connection to water – both hot and cold – says he is disappointed to view the latest planning proposals for the North […]
What’s this then?
It’s not just historic Sydney Gardens itself that’s going to be ‘revitalised’ in the next couple of years. As part of the project, the Canal and River Trust have agreed to complement the total works […]
Keeping a watchful eye
Always sad to see yet another tree disappear from the cityscape. Rail-side clearance through Sydney Gardens has included the removal of a mature specimen. I am sure there is an excuse for felling it. There […]
Financial boost for Abbey project.
A financial Christmas present for Bath Abbey with the gift of £200,000 from local philanthropist, Andrew Brownsword CBE DL, as part of a half a million pound match- funding pledge for the Footprint project. This […]
Fast(er) track!
Thanks to Anne Love for pointing this story out! Speeding up rail journeys and more seats?! Bath Spa to London reduced timing from 83 minutes to 71 minutes. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/rail-journeys/london-bristol-faster-trains/
The star that found me.
A short story for the Christmas season from Bath Newseum regular Terry Basson: ‘ Years ago, when I worked in Paddington London, only a stones throw from Portobello Road. In my lunch hour I wandered […]
Know where to vote.
I want to stay out of defined politics on this website but happy to help ensure you do vote! More than 140,000 residents who have registered to vote in Bath and North East Somerset are […]
