A while back l pointed out how vegetation was beginning to take hold on the retaining wall of the Great Western Railway cut through Sydney Gardens. This was constructed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his […]
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Bath, April 26th.
Bath doesn’t rate very well in the litter stakes with our streets way down the list for cleanliness – often covered in cigarette stubs, urban gull droppings – and whatever the birds have managed to […]
The people’s park.
A 21st century pleasure garden for all the community. That’s what Keith Rowe – Project Manager for the Sydney Gardens restoration and improvement scheme – promised today in an interview with Bath Newseum. The project […]
Bath’s turf wear
Two years of necessary disruption around Bath Abbey as the multi-million pound Footprint Project gets underway but l can’t resist pointing out how the hoarding has had a knock-on effect on the increased wear and […]
Brunel’s footbridge still due to be restored.
Brunel’s cast iron footbridge over the main line to London – cutting through Bath’s Sydney Gardens – is now open again. There’s also news on whether or not the historic structure will be restored. Network […]
We’ve bought a ruin!
Apart from their Christian names, l know nothing about Wendy and Tom – the new owners of a patch of land created from the spoil dug out to build the canal that lies above it. […]
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 of Bath at Work in Julian Road. It has been designated as a nationally significant […]
Bath’s canal illuminations.
Here’s the sort of amazing lighting effect you can capture if you happen to be in this Kennet and Avon Canal road-bearing tunnel, out of Sydney Gardens, at the right time on a sunny day. […]
There’s lights in that tunnel!
I didn’t actually see it cleaned but l did see the friendly guy – who basically makes up the B&NES Graffiti Unit – go down towards the railway to take a look at the damage. […]
More room at Bath Spa station when the power lines go through.
Network Rail say they intend keeping Bath Spa station open next April – even though this historic stopping point on the London to Bristol line is going to be subject to major reconstruction work. It’s all part […]
