Historic Somerset Coastal Pub Set for Major Refurbishment Saturday, April 11, 2026 pub refurbishment somerset minehead heritage coastal hospitality restoration tourism architecture The Old Ship Aground, a storied pub located on Minehead’s Quay Street and a cherished stop along the South West Coast Path, is poised for significant refurbishment pending approval. Operating under Hall & Woodhouse, … Read More
Historic King Edward’s School in Bath Faces Possible Inclusion on International Watch List Thursday, April 9, 2026 historic heritage bath architecture neglect georgian school restoration conservation watchlist Heritage experts are sounding the alarm over the worsening condition of a historic landmark in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has formally applied to the World Monuments Fund (WMF) to place the old King … Read More
Historic King Edward’s School in Bath Faces International Watch List Over Deterioration Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage architecture preservation bath kingedwardsschool conservation museums historic dilapidation community Heritage experts are raising international concerns about the worsening condition of a historic building in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has formally petitioned the World Monuments Fund to add the old King … Read More
Historic Bath Building at Risk of International Watch List Recognition Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage bath architecture preservation neglect historic georgian restoration worldmonumentfund community Heritage experts have issued a global warning over the worsening condition of King Edward’s School, a historic building situated in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has submitted an application to the World … Read More
Locals Share Their Ideal 48 Hours in Bath—But Not Everyone Agrees Sunday, April 5, 2026 bath tourism architecture spas coffee pubs gothic localadvice boardgames culture Bath is a city that effortlessly blends stunning Georgian architecture with its famous Roman-built thermal spas, making it a favored destination for more than six million visitors each year. Beyond its historical allure, Bath … Read More
The Long Battle to Restore Weston-super-Mare’s Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage severnestuary community architecture Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Birnbeck Pier has a rich history spanning over 160 years, and after decades of decline, hopes are high for its full restoration by 2027. Opened in 1867, the pier quickly became a major draw for … Read More