Tag Archives: Museums

North Devon Council’s planning committee back proposals for flats and commercial space The former Royal Mail delivery office in Ilfracombe(Image: Google Street View) A £2 million plan to breathe life into the old Ilfracombe Royal Mail delivery office has taken a step forward with the granting of planning consent for …

An unusual legal situation means Bath and North East Somerset Council is spending thousands of pounds a year on an empty mansion in one of Bath’s most iconic locations. Number 4 the Circus is an impressive townhouse on one of the city’s most famous streets — but the charity which …

The artwork, which appears to be AI-generated, was snuck into the National Museum of Wales by an artist who has carried out similar stunts Wales’ national museum has fallen victim to a prank after someone snuck in an unusual piece of art (Image: Alex Seabrook) Eagle-eyed museum visitors were surprised …

The propeller is one of only two left in the world with its twin located in the USA The Lusitania propeller on Mann Island A salvaged propeller from a downed First World War ship carrying a Liverpool-based crew is to be moved from its city centre location. A bronze and …

Each year, thousands of tourists make their way west from London to the Cotswolds, drawn by the allure of picture-perfect locations like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. Yet, just a stone’s throw away, nestled on the banks of the River Avon, lies a town that many simply bypass – despite it recently …

Haworth, in West Yorkshire, is a popular tourist destination and is known for its connection to the Brontë sisters – but it’s also a great place to visit in autumn Haworth’s Main Street Summer is drawing to a close, with autumn poised to make its entrance. Fortunately, certain pockets of …

Talented Labradors and Spaniels from Mordor Gundogs alongside Indian runner ducks and brilliant Border collies of the Drakes of Hazard team. Indian Runner Ducks and Mist the Border Collie from the Drakes of Hazard show head for the National Museum of Rural Life(Image: Phil Wilkinson) Wagging tails, waddling ducks and …

Wetherspoons is set to open a new establishment in a Somerset city after securing planning permission to transform a historic building. The new pub on George Street, previously occupied by Revolution, will be the second Wetherspoons pub in Bath, joining the King of Wessex on James Street West. Eddie Gershon, …

China’s growing wine culture has driven demand for pewter wine accessories, leading to a 190 per cent increase in Royal Selangor’s drinkware sales over the past five years. Royal Selangor is expanding into new product categories, including ambient lighting and a dedicated pen collection, while maintaining a balance between modern …

The permanent closure of radon-hit Dartmoor Prison would have a disastrous effect on the local economy and small businesses. That’s the view of one pub landlord in Princetown who says he is already feeling the hit from a massive fall in visitors. It comes after business leaders estimated permanently axing …