Fire-Risk Cladding to Be Removed from Landmark Clevedon Building Amidst Historic Almshouse Expansion in Bath Sunday, January 11, 2026 cladding fire-safety clevedon almshouse bath heritage planning accessibility housing restoration Significant planning applications are underway in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, including the removal of fire-risk cladding from apartments next to Clevedon Pier and the expansion of an 850-year-old … Read More
What is Wassailing? Discover This Ancient Winter Tradition and Where to Join in Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider orchard winter celebration community festival heritage January is often seen as the gloomiest month of the year—cold, dark, and lacking the holiday cheer of December or the promise of spring that February brings. But centuries ago, our ancestors found joy during these bleak days … Read More
Bath: England’s Prettiest Town and a Culinary Treasure in Somerset Wednesday, January 7, 2026 bath somerset michelin restaurants food georgian spas cuisine heritage dining Nestled in Somerset, Bath is a storybook town that effortlessly blends unparalleled charm with culinary excellence, earning it global acclaim as a top-tier food destination. Its rich history, stunning Georgian architecture, … Read More
Brutalist Village Church Listed for Sale as Prime Development Opportunity Tuesday, January 6, 2026 brutalism church architecture development demolition village realestate planning heritage redevelopment A striking brutalist church located in a quaint village has been put up for sale, attracting attention as a promising development opportunity. This unique architectural landmark, characterized by its raw concrete forms and … Read More
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