Here’s another story from the past. Today’s Look Back surrounds the redevelopment of the Saw Close -back in 2015 … More
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Let’s have trees in the Saw Close.
“Synthetic box balls in sombre grey coffin-like pots.’ That’s how one Bath Newseum regular describes the planting at Bath’s re-modelled … More
Urban spaces
I spend a lot of time in Bath’s urban spaces and – unfortunately – am often critical of their upkeep … More
Spot the difference?
Not sure if those clever people inside Bath’s Guildhall are playing a game of ‘spot the difference’ with their citizens, … More
This summer’s ‘selfie’ spot.
Whatever you think of Bath’s annual Christmas Market the one thing l always look forward to is the Abbey Hotel’s … More
Shame about the Saw Close.
Am l alone in being very disappointed by the recently ‘re-imagined’ Saw Close – an historic open space which lies … More
Step in the right direction
Well, the good news coming out of the newly-restyled Saw Close is that those new and ‘dangerous’ steps now bear … More
Watch your step!
Bath’s Saw Close has a long and not always noble history. It was where timber was sawn up for our … More
New role for the Saw Close.
Newly erected cycle parking and wooden benches is a very obvious clue to the way B&NES views the new-look Saw … More
Oh what a Circus!
The things you see when out on your weekly Mayor’s guiding duties. I am a member of the Mayor of … More
Saw Close style.
You can’t see much of Bath’s iconic Empire Hotel (1899-1901 at the moment because the side facing Orange Grove is … More
Saw Close squeeze on traffic.
As part of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plans to remove obstacles for walking and cycling and reduce the … More
Saw Close site ready for building to start!
Today the Virtual Museum of Bath was invited into the major building site on the Saw Close where Monday week … More
A little piece of the Palace sees the light.
A little piece of Bath’s theatrical history has come back into the light. From the darkness of a Victorian vaulted … More
That’s the Saw Close demolition – now let’s build!
Demolition work on Bath’s Saw Close building site is coming to an end with the actual start of constructing a … More
Line of Bath’s Roman wall confirmed.
As a member of the Mayor of Bath’s Guild of Honorary Guides, l have been telling groups of tourists for … More
Bath’s Palace Theatre takes its final bow.
The next major stage in the re-development of the old Palace Theatre site in Bath’s historic Saw Close got underway … More
Goodbye to the old Saw Close garage.
The Virtual Museum was on hand this morning (Monday, January 18th, 2016) to witness the start of the demolition of … More
Into safe keeping
Into safe keeping – as part of the city’s history and heritage. Theatre posters and letters found under the floorboards … More
Memories of the Palace Theatre.
Virtual Museum coverage of archaeological excavations and chance discoveries in and around the old Palace Theatre site in the Saw … More
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
Norman masonry, gin shaker and putting archaeology to bed.
I was on hand – earlier today (Wednesday, November 25th) – to watch contractors put a little part of Bath’s … More
Saw Close dig brings out the crowds
One hundred and one people through the gates in the first twenty minutes. Not bad for the start of the … More
Meet the Archaeologists
Saw Close Open Day, Saturday 31 October 2015, 10am-2pm This month Cotswold Archaeology, in association with Deeley Freed Estates and … More
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