Demolition work on Bath’s Saw Close building site is coming to an end with the actual start of constructing a … More
Tag: Roman
Digging up Bath’s past.
A couple more ‘discoveries’ from the excavations Cotswold Archaeology are carrying out in conjunction with Deeley Freed Estates – the … More
Palace Theatre gives up some secrets!
One of Bath’s old theatres has been giving up some of its secrets as work gets underway on regenerating part … More
New eye on Bath
The city of Bath is a major tourist magnet – drawing in around four and a half million visitors each year … More
Keynsham mosaics display leave ‘something to be desired’.
A review now of the display of mosaics that have been incorporated into Keynsham’s new Civic Centre from Bristol-based Anthony Beeson … More
U3A Beau Street Hoard project on display
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is putting its work on the Beau Street Hoard on display in Bath … More
Creative Christmas at the Vic
Visitors to the Victoria Art Gallery can get into the festive spirit with “Decorate December” (from Sunday 1 December through … More
Another Roman baths!
Bath’s amazing Roman bathing complex is a top attraction for people visiting this World Heritage city but other than using … More
Open door on heritage.
A variety of heritage sites – including those run by Bath & North East Somerset Council – will be opening … More
The Bernina remembered
I have been talking about an official handbook published in 1923 which features up to date information on all the … More
Bath uncovered
Back in 1923 Bath not only had a daily newspaper called The Bath Herald – ‘ acknowledged to be the … More
Somerdale scheme gets go-ahead!
Looks like the green light has been given for the biggest residential and commercial development in Keynsham for a long … More
Keynsham three-wheeler
Well l knew Keynsham had an illustrious Roman and Mediaeval past but had no idea it was a centre for … More
Decision day for Keynsham?
Bath and North East Somerset councillors meet this Wednesday – September 25th – to consider a planning application from Taylor … More
Bumper Baths time
Seems visitor numbers to the City’s Roman Baths have reached their highest level for a generation with foot-fall up seven … More
A Bath that never was?
Sad to hear the decommissioning of Bath’s last remaining gasometer will be getting under way shortly – with its demolition … More
In touch with the past.
A rare opportunity to handle 2,000-year-old artefacts is on offer at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Roman Baths. The … More
Major discovery!
Visitors and residents can enjoy a previously unexplored element of the Roman Baths by booking onto the last two dates … More