Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard Through Community Payback Thursday, January 1, 2026 community restoration offenders heritage churchyard probation rehabilitation communitypayback prison volunteering A group of offenders undertaking supervised, court-ordered unpaid work have been diligently restoring the medieval churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Midsomer Norton this month. Their efforts include clearing … Read More
The 'Ghost' Village Abandoned 82 Years Ago to Aid WWII Efforts Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber abandoned village wwii history evacuation military heritage nazis england Nestled in the heart of England lies Imber, a village frozen in time for 82 years. In 1943, during World War II, the residents of Imber were evacuated to allow the British Army to use the area for training exercises in … Read More
Breathtaking Aerial Views Showcase the Beauty of Somerset Levels Tuesday, December 30, 2025 somerset levels drone aerial landscape wetlands environment ecology heritage conservation The Somerset Levels, a unique and striking landscape in southwest England, have been captured in astonishing detail through breathtaking drone footage. These aerial views reveal the vast expanse of flat, grassy wetlands … Read More
Historic Weston-super-Mare Bridge Set for Christmas Day Demolition Thursday, December 25, 2025 winterstoke bridge weston-super-mare demolition infrastructure wwii aviation transport construction heritage The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, an enduring symbol of wartime industry and local connectivity, will be demolished on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to serve nearby aircraft … Read More
Step Back in Time: Discover the Historic Charm of Norton St Philip Wednesday, December 24, 2025 nortonstphilip somerset history monmouthrebellion thegeorge village heritage tunnels tudor battlefield Nestled just outside Bath lies Norton St Philip, a small West Country village that feels like a journey back in time. A quintessential stop on any Somerset tour, Norton St Philip is famous for its historic coaching inn, The … Read More
Gieves & Hawkes Opens New Store in Bath Just in Time for Christmas Monday, December 22, 2025 gieveshawkes bath tailoring shiresyard britishluxury savilerow menswear fashion heritage shopping Gieves & Hawkes, the renowned British tailor known for its exquisite ready-to-wear suits and refined casualwear, has opened a new store in Bath, perfectly timed for the festive season. The shop is nestled within the … Read More