Historic Sherborne Building Blaze 'Could Have Been Prevented' Wednesday, April 29, 2026 sherborne newellhouse historic fire cpre dorsetcouncil preservation antisocial investigation heritage The former Newell House School, a cherished Grade II listed building in Sherborne, Dorset, was severely damaged by a fire believed to have been deliberately set on the evening of Sunday, April 26. The blaze, which started … Read More
Historic King Edward’s School in Bath Faces International Watch List Over Deterioration Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage architecture preservation bath kingedwardsschool conservation museums historic dilapidation community Heritage experts are raising international concerns about the worsening condition of a historic building in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has formally petitioned the World Monuments Fund to add the old King … Read More
Historic Bath Building at Risk of International Watch List Recognition Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage bath architecture preservation neglect historic georgian restoration worldmonumentfund community Heritage experts have issued a global warning over the worsening condition of King Edward’s School, a historic building situated in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has submitted an application to the World … Read More
Graffiti to Be Removed from Grade II Listed Bath Building After Six Years Wednesday, April 1, 2026 graffiti bathstone heritage conservation restoration listédbuilding historicengland preservation cleaning spraypaint A piece of graffiti featuring the letters “NARG” has defaced the side of 28 Broad Street, a Grade II listed building in Bath’s city centre, for nearly six years. The historic structure, dating back to the early 1800s, has … Read More
6,000-Year-Old Trackway Unearthed by Chance in Somerset Thursday, March 26, 2026 archaeology neolithic trackway somerset prehistory discovery ancestors preservation history heritage During routine work in Somerset, archaeologists made a stunning discovery: a 6,000-year-old trackway hidden beneath the landscape. This ancient pathway, constructed by Neolithic people, offers rare insight into early human … Read More
Signs Shame Owner of Beautiful Bath Building Left Empty for 35 Years Saturday, March 14, 2026 bath building abandonment heritage dispute circus brewery preservation community restoration For over 35 years, a stunning historic building in Bath has remained empty and neglected, much to the frustration of local residents. The property, once a vibrant hub, now stands silent — a forgotten gem in a city known for … Read More