‘Non-starter’ for Bath to Give Up UNESCO Status to Build More Homes Monday, October 27, 2025 bath unesco housing development planning conservation localplan councillors heritage sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council faces mounting pressure to accommodate 27,000 new homes over the next 18 years, a government mandate aimed at addressing the region’s housing shortage. However, a contentious debate has … Read More
Medieval Manor with Romantic Gardens Hosts Enchanting Christmas Market Sunday, October 26, 2025 lytescary somerset medieval manor gardens christmas market nationaltrust heritage historic As winter approaches, Christmas lovers, history enthusiasts, and travelers alike have a unique opportunity to step back in time at one of England’s rare medieval manors. Nestled in the picturesque county of Somerset, Lytes … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Launches Dual Train Operations with Steam and Diesel Saturday, October 25, 2025 railway somerset steam diesel heritage signalling cranmore volunteers railwayenthusiasts trains Railway enthusiasts have every reason to celebrate this weekend as the historic East Somerset Railway unveils a significant upgrade that enables it to run two trains simultaneously for the first time in its history. The … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Celebrates Dual Operation with Steam and Diesel Saturday, October 25, 2025 railway steam heritage diesel signalling sussex cranmore volunteers timetable locomotive Railway enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this weekend as the historic East Somerset Railway unveils a significant upgrade that allows it to run two trains simultaneously for the first time. This milestone enhancement … Read More
Tank Museum Launches Ambitious Restoration of World’s Oldest King Tiger Tank Saturday, October 25, 2025 kingtiger tankrestoration wwii heritage engineering museum militaryhistory fundraising conservation vintagevehicles The Tank Museum in Dorset is undertaking a remarkable effort to restore one of history’s most iconic military vehicles: the King Tiger tank, known as “V2.” But to bring this historic Second World War tank back to life, the … Read More
Shire Horses Lead the Way in Creating Frome’s Largest Community Woodland Saturday, October 25, 2025 frome woodland community shirehorses mokosellars conservation trees heritage outdoor fundraising A new community woodland is beginning to take shape in Frome, promising to become the town’s largest green sanctuary. At the heart of this transformation are two shire horses, Dime and Flynn, working alongside James Foster of … Read More