Found during refurbishment under carpets, a flashback to the early 1990s in the Bath property market – the Property Chronicle from Friday October 8th, 1993! Oh, the days when the area code was 0225 and the charts were full of Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and Janet Jackson. Headlines in this issue of the Chron included… Read More
City views and farm fields behind Carey says; “Brilliant views, City Farm green spaces close by and in absolutely stunning condition – this cracking three bedroom home is a perfect package in a beautifully quiet road. The south facing rear garden is a real winner, carefully landscaped with three main terraces and wider than average…. Read More
Peacocks, poultry, antiques and nonagenarian envelopes If you’d like an example of a little act of kindness to brighten up your day in these uncertain times, I’ll share with you a story that unfolded last week. Its got nothing at all to do with estate agency (which you may be thankful for) but instead is… Read More
Oldfield Park is officially Bath’s best connected community! We were very interested to read the latest study published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Across the whole of Bath & North East Somerset, Oldfield Park came top as the best connected neighbourhood. The study ranked every one of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England based on… Read More
Three glittery Christmas info baubles about the Bath property market Our last blog was a bit of a long one (if you missed it and really need a Christmas Market shedload of data on the Bath property market, head to the article here) so we’re going the opposite way on Christmas Jumper Day. How much… Read More
Our lovely client Mr B has been at it again, digging through a hoard of old photos of Bath and donating yet more gems to our growing collection. Each photo below has a brief description below but if any readers can add any info, please do let us know! The majority of old photos shown… Read More
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
Taking a break from property for a moment – one of our delightful owners found this whilst clearing her attic and, knowing I’d be interested in such a slice of Bath history, has allowed me to make and share a copy. Thanks to the technical genius of Ferne and the inimitable Dave Dixon at Minuteman… Read More
Top collage is George St from a 1918 postmarked card (although believed to be a circa 1910 photo) and again in 2016 Second collage is Abbey Green in 1905 and 2016 Below – Temperance Hall in Widcombe in, judging from the film advertising, 1924 and now. Built in 1847 on the site of an old turnpike… Read More
Over the last month or two, I’ve started to write a regular column for the Bath Chronicle property supplement – I’m finding it pretty tough to squeeze what I want to say into only 250 words but enjoying the challenge! When I was first invited to contribute, I sat down and thought about what kind of messages… Read More
I make no secret of my passion for local history and thoroughly enjoy poking around the library or searching the web to see what I can learn. I’m also an avid collector of old photographs, postcards and maps of Bath, which always brings complaints from the kids when I drag them yet again to a… Read More
