Discover the Serene Beauty and Haunting History of a South West Country Park Friday, August 15, 2025 countrypark lake southwest nature history serene visitorattraction outdoors tranquility heritage Nestled in the heart of the South West, this enchanting country park offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty and intriguing history. With its expansive, crystal-clear lake reflecting the surrounding woodlands, the … Read More
Village to Contest Demolition of Controversial Brutalist Church Friday, August 15, 2025 church brutalism conservation bath demolition architecture housing heritage planning community Residents of Northend, a village near Bath, are preparing to challenge the recent planning permission granted to demolish the Church of the Good Shepherd, an emblematic brutalist building, to make way for new housing. … Read More
Historic Bath Building in Disrepair Set for Long-Awaited Repairs Thursday, August 14, 2025 bath historic restoration heritage samuelsmith architecture disrepair planning conservation georgian Plans have been submitted to restore the former King Edward’s School building on Broad Street, a once “handsome” structure in the heart of Bath that has suffered decades of neglect. The Grade II listed building, now a dusty … Read More
Residents Rally Against Housing Scheme Threatening Batheaston’s Historic Character Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston conservation housing brutalism development heritage planning architecture cotswolds villagers Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a recently approved housing development that threatens the village’s historic gateway. Despite over 120 objections and advice from the conservation department … Read More
Residents Rally Against Controversial Housing Development in Historic Batheaston Village Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston housing conservation heritage brutalism development community architecture planning campaign Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a new housing development approved by the council, which involves demolishing the 1960s Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd to make way for four modern … Read More
Restoration Begins on Europe’s Oldest Intact Medieval Street Monday, August 11, 2025 vicarsclose restoration medieval wells cathedral heritage architecture conservation fundraising historic A significant £7 million restoration project has commenced to preserve Vicars' Close, a Grade I-listed medieval street located in Wells, Somerset. Built in 1348, Vicars' Close is believed to be Europe’s oldest medieval street … Read More