Inside the Luxurious WWII Bunker Transformed into a Stunning Holiday Home Sunday, October 5, 2025 bunker wwii dorset holiday restoration history radar luxury coastal heritage During the darkest days of the Battle of Britain, it might have been unimaginable that the concrete bunkers designed to defend the skies would one day host vacationers. Yet, the Standby Generator Bunker in Ringstead, Dorset, … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Overhaul of Historic Locomotive Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration railway heritage wsra steam westsomerset overhaul vintage preservation Restoration is steaming full speed ahead on the West Somerset Railway as it prepares to celebrate a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is currently undertaking major overhauls of a cherished … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Historic Locomotive Overhaul on West Somerset Line Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration westsomerset railway heritage preservation steam gwr railwaycarriages overhaul Restoration work is steaming ahead on the West Somerset Railway as preparations ramp up ahead of a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is making significant progress on the overhaul of a … Read More
Wells Cathedral’s Grand Organ to Undergo Major Restoration Friday, October 3, 2025 organ restoration wellscathedral music heritage fundraising harrisonharrison pipes refurbishment cathedral Wells Cathedral is set to begin a significant restoration of its historic Grand Organ in January, following a rise in mechanical faults that pose a risk of serious failure. The extensive refurbishment will see all 5,000 pipes … Read More
Somerset River Restoration Project Revives Wildlife and Landscape Tuesday, September 30, 2025 restoration rivers somerset nationaltrust biodiversity flooding wildlife reforestation conservation collaboration A groundbreaking river restoration project at Somerset’s Holnicote Estate has achieved remarkable success in transforming landscapes, reviving wildlife habitats, and enhancing flood protection, earning the National Trust a … Read More
Community Rallies to Save Historic Ivy Inn with Share Offer Sunday, September 28, 2025 heritage community pub investment wiltshire restoration fundraising historic tourism sustainability The beloved Ivy Inn in Heddington, a 17th-century Grade II listed pub, is on the verge of reopening thanks to a determined local community effort. After closing last year, this iconic Wiltshire pub has sparked widespread … Read More