Controversy over Demolition of Unique Village Church Tuesday, February 13, 2024 church demolition architecture brutalism housing historical heritage preservation community development The proposed demolition of the Church of the Good Shepherd, a rare example of 1960s brutalism in the Bath area, has sparked a heated debate among locals in the Northend area of Batheaston, Somerset. With the church no longer … Read More
Heritage crafts at risk from development threat in Somerset Tuesday, February 6, 2024 crafts heritage development somerset artisans heritage crafts clevedon craft centre artisans distribution centers threatened The Clevedon Craft Centre in Somerset, a haven for heritage crafts and artisanal skills, is now facing a significant threat of being engulfed by the rise of warehouses, distribution centers, and a proposed new motorway exit. … Read More
Transforming Derelict Textile Mill into New Homes Wednesday, January 17, 2024 somerset textile mill homes redevelopment heritage housing sustainability planning revitalization A historic and long-abandoned textile mill in Somerset’s Crewkerne could soon be given a new lease on life as developers seek to transform it into a residential community. Viney Bridge Mill, which has sat empty for … Read More
Join the Effort to Conserve Bath's Green Spaces Friday, December 15, 2023 bath green spaces biodiversity somer valley conservation community volunteering nature climate change heritage Local residents with a passion for nature are encouraged to take part in enhancing biodiversity at green spaces throughout Bath. The call to action is for those living in the Somer Valley to participate in Somer Valley … Read More
Historic West Country Pub Offered for Reduced Price of £1.25 Million Tuesday, November 28, 2023 pub west country cornwall historic sale reduced price property business expansion heritage The Old Inn, a historic pub located in St Breward, North Cornwall, is being offered for sale at a reduced price of £1.25 million after being listed for the first time in 24 years. Originally put on the market for £1.35 … Read More
Historic Yeovil bus depot building facing demolition sparks community concern Saturday, November 25, 2023 yeovil bus depot building demolition historic concern preservation community heritage Locals in Yeovil are expressing serious concerns over the potential demolition of the historic Yeovil bus depot building. The brick building, located on A30 Reckleford, has stood for more than a century and holds significant … Read More