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
Lost Pages of Glastonbury Takes Young Readers on an Enchanting Local Adventure Sunday, August 10, 2025 glastonbury children adventure localhistory landmarks book education community illustration heritage Glastonbury is globally celebrated for its iconic summer music festival in nearby Pilton, but this historic town offers so much more—from its ancient monuments and mystical Tor to its rich spiritual heritage. Local children’s … Read More
Lost Pages of Glastonbury Takes Young Readers on a Magical Local Adventure Sunday, August 10, 2025 glastonbury children adventure history festival tor heritage storytelling illustration local Glastonbury is widely known for its legendary music festival, but this charming town offers much more — from its historic abbey and mystical Tor to its healing springs and vibrant market places. Now, local children’s author … Read More
New Shoemakers Museum to Celebrate Clarks' Legacy in Street Sunday, August 10, 2025 clarks shoemakers museum street shoes footwear somerset heritage history exhibition Clarks shoes have long been a beloved name in footwear, cherished by generations for their quality and comfort. Many of us recall getting fitted for our first pairs of Clarks shoes heading back to school, and later bringing … Read More