Stunning Bath Iconic Store Undergoes Major Restoration to Recapture Former Glory Sunday, August 24, 2025 bath jollys restoration morleys milsomstreet departmentstore historic renovation retail heritage Milsom Street in Bath is abuzz with activity as the city’s most iconic shop, Jolly’s department store, undergoes an extensive restoration. Scaffolding stretches across nearly a third of the street, signaling major works to … Read More
Discover Avon Valley Railway: Scenic Bike Rides, Steam Trains & Charming Cafés Sunday, August 24, 2025 avonvalleyrailway steamtrain bristol cycling bittonstation heritage café woodland events tourism Nestled alongside the scenic Bristol to Bath Railway Path, the Avon Valley Railway is a treasured destination attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. Operating a nostalgic steam train from Bitton Station, the … Read More
Tributes Paid to Former Bath Journalist Jean Holmes Finlayson, Champion of Local Heritage Saturday, August 23, 2025 journalism bath heritage community finlayson allotments campaigning dyslexia media uk Jean Holmes Finlayson, affectionately known as ‘Jeannie,’ a beloved former journalist of the Bath Chronicle and a dedicated community figure, died last week at the age of 91. Hailing from a small town in Southern Illinois, … Read More
Historic Somerset Pub Reopens Following Stunning Transformation Saturday, August 23, 2025 pub somerset renovation beergarden livemusic community heritage hospitality events tradition A cherished historic pub in Somerset has reopened its doors after an impressive renovation, breathing new life into the community hotspot. The transformation includes a beautifully restored interior that preserves the pub’s … Read More
Epic Annual Mendip Ploughing Match Draws Competitors from Afar Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing farming competition mendip agriculture vintage hedgelaying stonewalling community heritage Competitors from near and far will converge on Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, for the much-anticipated Mendip Ploughing Match, taking place on Wednesday, 24th September. Hosted generously by Messrs L, S & O Clothier, … Read More
Somerset’s Knights Fish Restaurant Shines as One of UK’s Best Friday, August 22, 2025 fishandchips somerset nfff knightsfishrestaurant quality award sustainability heritage glastonbury foodstandards Knights Fish Restaurant in Glastonbury, Somerset, is celebrating newfound acclaim as one of the finest fish and chip shops in the UK. The establishment has proudly earned the prestigious NFFF Quality Accreditation, an honor … Read More