Bath Fire Station Demolished Following Rejected Grade II Listing Bid Friday, June 12, 2026 bath firestation demolition architecture heritage modernization 1930s artdeco publicsafety construction Bath’s historic 1930s fire station is being demolished after failing to secure Grade II listed status. By the evening of June 10, half of the building’s distinctive Art Deco façade had already been reduced to rubble. Bath and … Read More
Bath Fire Station Demolished After Failing to Secure Grade II Listing Friday, June 12, 2026 bath firestation demolition heritage architecture modernization safety avonfire artdeco preservation Bath’s iconic 1930s fire station is being demolished after its bid for Grade II listed status was rejected. By the evening of June 10, half of the building’s distinctive Art Deco façade had already been reduced to rubble. … Read More
Batheaston's Brutalist Church to Be Preserved Through New Development Friday, June 5, 2026 batheaston brutalism architecture church preservation heritage construction community development childcare The Church of the Good Shepherd, a distinctive brutalist landmark in Batheaston, is on track to be preserved after a local construction firm stepped in to save it from demolition. Built in 1967 on the outskirts of Bath, the … Read More
Batheaston's Brutalist Church Rescued from Demolition by Local Firm Friday, June 5, 2026 batheaston brutalism church architecture conservation wraxallbuilders heritage community bath adaptivereuse The distinctive brutalist Church of the Good Shepherd in Batheaston, near Bath, is on track to be preserved rather than demolished, thanks to a local construction company’s innovative plans. Since its completion in 1967, the … Read More
American Tourist Awestruck by Leeds, Praises Its Unique Vibe and Friendly Locals Wednesday, June 3, 2026 leeds uk tourism travel northern accent culture affordable architecture locals An American tourist exploring Leeds has found himself utterly charmed by the northern city, describing its residents as a “different breed” and praising the city’s relaxed character. TikTok creator @kjordyyy, who calls … Read More
Demolition of Bath’s ‘Least Attractive Building’ Makes Way for New Premier Inn Wednesday, June 3, 2026 beazerhouse stothert&pitt bath demolition premierinn hoteldevelopment architecture urbanrenewal cranemanufacturing lowerbristolroad Beazer House, a 1960s office block on Lower Bristol Road in Bath, famous as the former headquarters of iconic crane manufacturer Stothert & Pitt, has been demolished, leaving only a large excavation site. Stothert & … Read More