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Bridge crack? We’re keeping an eye on it says Council.

Well, l have finally had my official answer from B&NES regarding the sorry state of the stone balustrade alongside Pulteney … More

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It’s a ‘no’ to a Pulteney Bridge interview

  Followers of Bath Newseum will know l am a little shocked at the state of the stone balustrade facing … More

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Bridge work

The Bath Newseum story about the weed-infested stone balustrade beside Pulteney Bridge prompted an email from a follower in the … More

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Not a pretty picture.

As far as ‘photo opportunities’ go, Grand Parade is THE spot for tourists to stop and take a ‘selfie’ with … More

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Be gone!

Two things in Bath l am hoping to see the back of very soon as we march into 2018. One … More

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Sunshine and blue skies over Bath this morning as l chanced upon a few signs that – despite the warm … More

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Colonnades plan fails.

A proposal to open up the Colonnades underneath Grand Parade for commercial use has been greeted with a no vote from councillors … More

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Blowing in the wind?

I am hoping Virtual Museum followers right be able to help me with this one. Someone asked me if l … More

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Paving the way!

It’s good to report a positive development that has really tided up a ‘work in progress’ beside Pulteney Bridge. The … More

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A Hussar and a park called Henrietta.

Pulteney Bridge – one of Bath’s most iconic architectural set-pieces – was apparently designed to lead to even greater glories. … More

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Is Bath ready for a tourist tax?

One of Bath’s most iconic tourist locations is looking a bit lack-lustre at present. The stone balustrade separating Grand Parade from … More

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Bath’s heritage in decay says councillor.

The crumbling state of the balustrade looking down on Bath’s iconic Pulteney Bridge and Weir has prompted one local councillor … More

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Doors open again at the Newark Works

Some good news at last for one of Bath’s most sensitive derelict sites. The old Newark Works – historic home … More

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Derelict fountain takes a further knock

Sad to see the fountain in Laura Place has been damaged with stonework on the basin broken away. Was it … More

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Weir! Where?

Christmas Eve brought blue skies and calmer and colder weather after the deluge of the previous storm-filled day. It also … More

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Lights up Bath

I have seen a lantern procession before – a couple of hundred kids and their parents and grandparents climbing up … More

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Respect! – for the ‘Penfold Hexagonal’

It is, he said, faded and defaced. It’s little companion coin-in-the-slot stamp dispenser empty and forgotten. This is a ‘GR’ pillar … More

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The art of saying ‘I do!’

Couples can now have a picture perfect wedding at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Victoria Art Gallery. The Gallery, near … More

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