Just a reminder about the Carols in the Circus event coming up this coming Friday at 7 pm. Meanwhile, Zhenya Shkil writes: "Could I ask you to help promote our upcoming 4th anniversary concert for Ukraine? Please highlight that we are offering an early bird discount valid until 31 December 2025, as well as a 50% discount for refugees, children, and students…

One abandoned and much vandalised part of Bath's pre-smartphone past is finally coming in from the cold. The old money-in-the-slot red telephone box at the side of the steps leading onto Bath's historic Gravel Walk is about to take on a new role. I met with Alex Sherman, CEO of Bath Preservation Trust, to learn more.

All things must pass. It was a great celebratory year, but Jane's big anniversary comes to an end.

Good to hear from Julianne Mackrell that community spirit, as well as Christmas spirit, is alive and well in her part of Bath. She writes: ‘The Odd Down Community Association (ODCA) volunteer…

Good to hear from Julianne Mackrell that community spirit, as well as Christmas spirit, is alive and well in her part of Bath. She writes: 'The Odd Down Community Association (ODCA) volunteers pulled together businesses, churches and residents to illuminate Odd Down. As you go around, you will see many windows and gardens decorated in a bid to bring brightness and joy to neighbours and visitors as they drive by on their way home.

The Pump Rooms is one of the most photographed examples of Georgian architecture in the centre of Bath – an iconic Grade 1 listed landmark. Should we perhaps be more sensitive about what exac…

It's one of the most photographed examples of Georgian architecture in the centre of Bath - an iconic Grade 1 listed landmark. Should we perhaps be more sensitive about what exactly we are shoving two sheds in front of?

Above - a few years ago. Below - now.

Give yourself an early Christmas present and book yourself a seat ( or two) for a series of five world-class concerts that Bath International Music Festival has announced ahead of its 2026 festival…

When l do a 'Wyatt's Place' podcast - which you can listen to on Spotify - l lay down the audio only. However, in making a return visit to a previous interviewee, l have decided to do a visual version which l can spread around my social media. Ralph in his 'Lady Margaret' persona I am in conversation with a man who has spent a lifetime making people laugh.

Visit Bath recommends Jane Austen fans who want to follow in her footsteps: "Begin at Gravel Walk, the Lover's Lane of Jane Austen's day and the setting for a touching love scene in Persuasion. As you stroll along Gravel Walk, look out for the discreet door into the Georgian Garden, which has been sympathetically restored to how it would have appeared in Jane Austen’s time. " I don't recommend that at the moment. You won't find much gravel and stick to the tarmac path as elsewhere is pretty mucky!

Malcolm Baldwin writes on behalf of the Circus Area Residents’ Association to say: “With central Bath attracting many visitors and crowds this weekend for the Christmas Market, let&#821…

Five B&NES councillors were due to gather in the Guildhall next Tuesday to decide the fate of a Grade 1 listed house that forms part of the earliest segment of The Circus. The majestic Circus - designed by John Wood the Elder, built by John Wood the Younger - 1755-67. However, l note from the minutes that two are already sending apologies for absence.

More details have been revealed now regarding B&NES decision to sell what is known as Ralph Allen’s Town House. This Grade 1 listed historic house with an amazing facade and in the centre…

More details have been revealed now regarding B&NES decision to sell what is known as Ralph Allen's Town House. This Grade 1 listed historic house with an amazing facade and in the centre of Bath is on the market for offers in the region of £350,000. The building is offered for sale by way of a new 999-year virtual freehold interest at a peppercorn ground rent.

Not everyone, it would seem, is happy with Bath Abbey’s event notice strung across the West Front. Not the place, say some, for a banner to be hung. It’s the most famous side of the bui…

Not everyone, it would seem, is happy with Bath Abbey's event notice strung across the West Front. Not the place, say some, for a banner to be hung. It's the most famous side of the building and is much photographed by our visiting tourists. I took this up with Frank Mowat, the Abbey's Executive Director, who told me : 'Each year during the Christmas Market we offer Shoppers Carols.

Saying it with real flowers. What a lovely entrance to Shire's Yard from Milsom Street.

This isn’t going to please everyone, l know, but more people will have access to more sustainable travel choices from today as the West’s e-bike and e-scooter trial gets bigger. Dott, the ope…

This isn't going to please everyone, l know, but more people will have access to more sustainable travel choices from today as the West’s e-bike and e-scooter trial gets bigger. Dott, the operator of the shared e-bike and e-scooter trial service in the West of England, is expanding its service area into new areas of South Bath (map attached). For the first time, a section of the historic Bristol and Bath Railway Path between Bitton, Emersons Green, and Temple Meads is also being opened up, along with Concorde Way to Ashley Down (map attached).

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Bath in a misty mood.

l last posted something about the fate of the Cleveland Pools on November 5th last month. There was talk that, following the devastating flood damage, it might not be possible to reopen the lido. That’s after spending more than nine million pounds restoring it – much of it Heritage Lottery Fund money. It was my understanding that the Cleveland Pools Trust would be meeting with B&NES and the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the end of that month, when they would hope to agree on a joint statement.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service has wasted no time in getting down to constructing its new temporary home at Roseberry Place on the Lower Bristol Road. My thanks to Mark J Rose for these images. The S…