Inside the Luxurious WWII Bunker Transformed into a Stunning Holiday Home Sunday, October 5, 2025 bunker wwii dorset holiday restoration history radar luxury coastal heritage During the darkest days of the Battle of Britain, it might have been unimaginable that the concrete bunkers designed to defend the skies would one day host vacationers. Yet, the Standby Generator Bunker in Ringstead, Dorset, … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Overhaul of Historic Locomotive Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration railway heritage wsra steam westsomerset overhaul vintage preservation Restoration is steaming full speed ahead on the West Somerset Railway as it prepares to celebrate a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is currently undertaking major overhauls of a cherished … Read More
Time-Traveling Detectives Racing to Protect Our Public Rights of Way Saturday, October 4, 2025 rights footpaths bridleways definitivemap wiltshire council heritage legislation history publicaccess Armed with magnifying glasses and a passion for preservation, Wiltshire Council’s rights of way team delves into centuries of history to safeguard public access routes cherished by communities across England and Wales. These … Read More
Unique “Mansion House” Style Homes Planned for Bath Press Site Redevelopment Friday, October 3, 2025 bath bathpress development architecture housing heritage planning lowerbristolroad community urbandesign The historic Bath Press site on Lower Bristol Road is set to host a striking new development featuring modern “mansion house” style blocks of flats. Developer City & Country, who commenced construction on the eastern half … Read More
Wells Cathedral’s Grand Organ to Undergo Major Restoration Friday, October 3, 2025 organ restoration wellscathedral music heritage fundraising harrisonharrison pipes refurbishment cathedral Wells Cathedral is set to begin a significant restoration of its historic Grand Organ in January, following a rise in mechanical faults that pose a risk of serious failure. The extensive refurbishment will see all 5,000 pipes … Read More
Clevedon's Miniature Railway Set for Reopening in Boost for North Somerset Tourism Tuesday, September 30, 2025 clevedon miniaturerailway northsomerset tourism heritage recreation salthousefields railways community leisure North Somerset is on the verge of reviving a beloved piece of its heritage, as plans move forward to reopen Clevedon’s miniature railway on Salthouse Fields. This charming 15-inch gauge railway, which has delighted visitors … Read More