Aerial photos of Bath – first published in the Bath Chronicle “Down Memory Lane” feature during 2001 and initially taken by the Aerofilm company. With thanks to our lovely client Russell, who found these at the bottom of his wardrobe whilst moving and wanted to donate them to our collection! Each photo has a brief… Read More
A selection of old photos of Widcombe and Bathwick, donated by a lovely ex Bathwick Hill resident to add to our extensive collection! The first pair of photos are taken from the Kennet & Avon canal, looking in both directions from below Sydney Buildings. The second pair are taken from the top of Beechen Cliff… Read More
Plans were announced last week for a proposed £5 million observation tower project called AquEye in Bath and have already stirred up a storm of comments in Twitter and on local letters pages. Located on the sluice gate island next to Pulteney Weir, 25 visitors per trip would be swung up from the Parade Gardens… Read More
Bathwick History Bathwick was originally named “Wiche” or “Wicke” (old English for a farmstead), the prefix Bath being added later to distinguish the place from many others of the name. From the days of the Conqueror, who included it among the numerous West Country properties which was granted to Geoffrey, Bishop of Coutances in reward… Read More
Some trivia for Bathwick residents – the origins of some of the road names in the Bathwick ward Bathwick Road Names – associated with the Pulteney family or their successors. Alva Street (not built) – William Johnstone Pulteney. Johnstone family of Alva, Scotland. Great Annandale Street (not built) – William Johnstone Pulteney. Connection with the… Read More
These pictures and many more are posted in an album on our Facebook page. Although not strictly directly useful for estate agency in Bath, we find our clients appreciate us going the extra mile to show purchasers the environment around the properties we have for sale. We’ve also been pleasantly surprised at the number of members… Read More
St Anns Way floorplan As some of you will have guessed, yesterday’s Bathwick history post was a precursor to this beautiful home coming to market St Anns Way Click on the photo for link through to our main website and full details. Summary of property as follows; Located in the heart of this sought after… Read More
In 1553 the Manor of Bathwick was acquired by the Neville family, passing in 1691 to the Earl of Essex and thence by purchase to the Hon. William Pulteney MP (later Earl of Bath) in 1727. The sum paid by Pulteney was £12,000. At the time of purchase, Bathwick was recorded as containing 600 acres,… Read More
