Somerset’s Hidden Halswell Estate Opens Free to Public for Exclusive Heritage Weekend Saturday, September 6, 2025 somerset halswell heritage architecture history gardens estate follies churches restoration This September, visitors are invited to step back in time and explore the enchanting Halswell estate in Somerset during a special Heritage Open Days event. For one weekend only, on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, … Read More
Britain’s Churches Face Crisis as Funding Falls Short and Communities Brace for Impact Sunday, May 18, 2025 churches funding community heritage repairs grants socialcare conservation government crisis Britain’s historic churches, long cherished as cornerstones of community life, now stand at a precarious crossroads. MPs have sounded the alarm over a looming crisis as funding cuts coincide with soaring repair costs, … Read More
How to Protect Churches from Thefts in Somerset Sunday, June 30, 2024 somerset churches thefts security theft ecclesiastical warning break-ins risk management historic Churches in Somerset are on high alert after a recent surge in thefts targeting historic religious buildings. Ecclesiastical, a specialized insurer, is issuing a warning to churches to ramp up security measures to deter … Read More