England's Prettiest Village: Castle Combe's Timeless Charm and 400 Years of History Sunday, May 17, 2026 castlecombe cotswolds england village history medieval tourism heritage cinema travel Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is often hailed as the prettiest village in England, and for good reason. Just an hour and a half from Somerset, this enchanting village offers visitors a rare glimpse into … Read More
'I Bought a Framed WWI Soldier's Photograph at a Car Boot Sale — Now I've Traced His Story and Sought Out His Family' Friday, May 15, 2026 worldwarone history soldier research gloucestershire heritage family memorial archives wwi During a visit to Cheddar Market, Wells resident and author Willow Hewett picked up a framed photograph of a World War One soldier for just £5. What began as a simple purchase quickly turned into a passionate quest to uncover … Read More
Fashion Museum Set to Return to Bath with Stunning New City Centre Venue Thursday, May 14, 2026 fashion bath museum architecture culture heritage tourism planning restoration community Plans to relocate the Fashion Museum back to Bath with an extraordinary new home in the city centre have officially received approval. On May 13, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee granted permission to … Read More
Yeovil Town Preserves Historic Ciderspace Name as First Pre-Season Friendlies Confirmed Thursday, May 14, 2026 yeoviltown ciderspace football supporters preseason friendlies heritage commercialgrowth fanengagement glovers sport Yeovil Town owner and chairman Prabhu Srinivasan has reaffirmed the club’s commitment to preserving the historic Ciderspace name and Fan Zone identity, honoring the deep-rooted traditions cherished by supporters. In a … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Affirms County Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 somerset northsomerset somersetday alfredthegreat history heritage localgovernment countyidentity bath community North Somerset remains an integral part of Somerset, emphasized its council leader, Mike Bell, as the county commemorated Somerset Day on May 11. North Somerset, encompassing towns such as Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, … Read More
‘Village treasure’ telephone box library in Churchill destroyed by car Monday, May 11, 2026 churchill telephone library community books accident redbox heritage restoration landmark The quaint village of Churchill has lost one of its cherished landmarks after a car collided with its iconic red telephone box, which had been repurposed as a community library. For years, this small but meaningful structure … Read More