Historic Medieval Somerset Bridge Secured by £150,000 Flood Prevention Project Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle exmoor heritage restoration ecology environment infrastructure A historic medieval bridge in rural Somerset is set to be protected by an ambitious flood prevention scheme costing nearly £150,000. The River Barle, flowing from Pinkery Reservoir on Exmoor’s Chains plateau through … Read More
Progress and Prospects: Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects Unfold Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration development community townsfund infrastructure sustainability heritage leisure solarenergy Glastonbury is experiencing a significant transformation as nine of its regeneration projects continue advancing towards completion, despite setbacks such as those with the Red Brick Building redevelopment. As one of 101 UK … Read More
Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects: Progress and Future Plans Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration townfund infrastructure community leisure sustainability heritage innovation development Glastonbury is making strides with its regeneration projects, backed by a £23.6 million investment from the UK government’s towns fund. As one of just two Somerset towns awarded this funding, initially allocated to 11 … Read More
The M5's Whimsically Unusual Village: Tytherington's Charming Surprises Monday, June 9, 2025 tytherington gloucestershire village community commons quarries solar heritage tradition westcountry Nestled on the outskirts of Bristol, Tytherington in Gloucestershire is a village that might look like your typical British settlement at first glance, but a closer look reveals a host of delightful oddities. From a church … Read More
Frozen in Time: Axbridge, the Market Town Preserved for Over 600 Years Sunday, June 8, 2025 axbridge somerset history tudor medieval markettown royalcharter mendip museum heritage Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the picturesque market town of Axbridge seems to have been frozen in time for over six centuries. With its charming Tudor timber-framed buildings, historic church, and narrow winding lanes, … Read More
Museum of Somerset Celebrates 150 Years of Local Heritage Saturday, June 7, 2025 museum somerset taunton history heritage archaeology exhibitions anniversary collections education This year, the Museum of Somerset reaches an impressive milestone—celebrating 150 years since its opening. Nestled within the ancient walls of Taunton Castle, whose origins date back to the 12th century, the museum has become … Read More