[Chris collecting his plaque stand from IronArt] If you’ve been following the story of Chris Kilminster and his desire to have a city-centre memorial plaque which informs citizens, and our th…

If you've been following the story of Chris Kilminster and his desire to have a city-centre memorial plaque which informs citizens, and our thousands of annual visitors, of Bath's darker war days of death and destruction. You will know he was hoping it would go in Orange Grove, but there seems to have been some confusion in the planning department about whether such an installation was allowed or not.

First Christmas tree spotted!

First Christmas tree spotted!

Bath's Royal Literary and Scientific Institution isn't only there for the grown-ups, you know. There's plenty on offer this half-term and beyond to cultivate young minds and have fun in the process. Diarie's at the ready? Ready to have fun? Then join BRLSI this October half term for free drop-in activities for kids! Activities include: Magnetism: Beyond beastly magnetic activity & magnetic spiders. Play with invisible forces and build magnetic monsters. Design/engineering: Dinosaur skeleton split pin models. Ready to be afraid? Make your own moving dinosaur! Creativity: Capturing ghosts. Want to be a ghostbuster?

An autumn garland. Taken by Elizabeth in Miles Buildings at the rear of the Circus.

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Serving military personnel and veterans attendin…

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 9 November will be able to travel by train for free. This includes travel to any London Terminal station on either Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 November, with return travel permitted on Sunday 9 November only.

This autumn and winter, The Roman Baths and Pump Room Restaurant invite visitors to experience the site as never before—with a vibrant programme of evening events that blend ancient history, Victor…

This autumn and winter, The Roman Baths and Pump Room Restaurant invite visitors to experience the site as never before—with a vibrant programme of evening events that blend ancient history, Victorian drama, and modern celebration. From a mythical council meeting beside the steaming waters to a glamorous New Year’s Eve Ball, the 2,000-year-old landmark will be transformed into a stage for storytelling, mystery, and music.

I was horrified when I received this image from Christina Hilsenrath, Chair of the Trustees of the Bath Jewish Burial Ground. She writes: “This appeared overnight on the wall of the Jewish ce…

I was horrified when I received this image from Christina Hilsenrath, Chair of the Trustees of the Bath Jewish Burial Ground. She writes: "This appeared overnight on the wall of the Jewish cemetery in Combe Down. The restoration of the Grade 11 listed cemetery, dating from 1812 to 1921, has always received wonderful support from the residents of Combe Down and Bath, as well as the Interfaith Community.

Julianne Mackrell writes: “Dear Richard. Would you be kind enough to share again on your Newseum, please?  Odd Down History Group invite you to a FILM showing of Bath: The Way We Were. It&#82…

Julianne Mackrell writes: "Dear Richard. Would you be kind enough to share again on your Newseum, please?  Odd Down History Group invite you to a FILM showing of Bath: The Way We Were. It's a free event, run by volunteers, for our community, and all are welcome. Come along, buy yourself a drink and watch with friends. There will be a break with an opportunity to buy more drinks and rolls (cheese and onion or ham and salad £2.50).

Shine on, harvest moon.

Shine on, harvest moon.

[ Soprano, Ruth Williams was the winner of the Bath Young Musician of the Year contest. She is eighteen and recently finished her A-levels at Hayesfield School. She plans to study music at Universi…

[ Soprano, Ruth Williams was the winner of the Bath Young Musician of the Year contest. She is eighteen and recently finished her A-levels at Hayesfield School. She plans to study music at University.] You know how it is. You've just had your evening meal, and it's already dark outside. The last thing you feel like doing is raising yourself from the couch and going out to a musical event to which you have been invited.

[Chris pictured at ‘Wyatt’s Place’ during a recent podcast recording.] He’s spent nearly sixty years researching every aspect of how Bath reeled from the wartime bombing rai…

Must say they are doing a grand job of repainting and renovating the ornate lampposts on the Royal Crescent. Are there mutterings about too much gold paint? Why hide your light, eh?

Must say they are doing a grand job of repainting and renovating the ornate lampposts on the Royal Crescent. Are there mutterings about too much gold paint? Why hide your light, eh?

This was Westgate Street at 9.15 am this morning. Traders, of course, do not all use the same refuse removal companies, so we end up with a bottleneck of traffic that cannot get through. I know the…

This was Westgate Street at 9.15 am this morning. Traders, of course, do not all use the same refuse removal companies, so we end up with a bottleneck of traffic that cannot get through. I know there is much angst amongst inner-city businesses about the new pickup times. Everything must be on the street, correctly bagged and labelled, for collection periods now between 6:00 and 8:00 pm and 7:30 to 10:30 am.

Reflecting on your journey.

Reflecting on your journey.