Derelict Somerset Cottage in Enchanting Riverside Setting Awaits Restoration Saturday, April 4, 2026 somerset cottage derelict riverside restoration renovation countryside auction property blankcanvas Nestled in a serene and picturesque riverside location in Somerset, this derelict cottage presents a unique opportunity for those with a vision. Uninhabited for many years, the property is being described by the auctioneer as … Read More
The Long Battle to Save Weston-super-Mare's Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage seaside engineering community In 1867, Weston-super-Mare celebrated the grand opening of its first pier, Birnbeck Pier, which would become an iconic Victorian landmark and a magnet for thousands of holidaymakers during the Edwardian era. As the only pier … Read More
The Long Battle to Restore Weston-super-Mare’s Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage severnestuary community architecture Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Birnbeck Pier has a rich history spanning over 160 years, and after decades of decline, hopes are high for its full restoration by 2027. Opened in 1867, the pier quickly became a major draw for … Read More
Clevedon’s Miniature Railway to Reopen with New Cafe and Family Attractions Thursday, April 2, 2026 clevedon railway riogrande heritage family seafront restoration recreation northsomerset tourism Clevedon’s beloved miniature railway at Salthouse Fields is poised for a vibrant comeback, led by the family behind the iconic Rio Grande train. After lying unused and deteriorating in recent years, the railway, originally … 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
Man Sells £4 Million Omaze Mansion in Bath Just Months After Wedding There Thursday, March 26, 2026 omaze batheaston house bath historic mansion wedding realestate restoration luxury Paul Knight, 47, is putting his stunning six-bedroom Omaze mansion in Bath on the market for £4 million, just six months after marrying there. The historic property, Batheaston House, boasts regal heritage dating back to the … Read More