Cheltenham High Street Refurbishment Raises Concerns Wednesday, April 23, 2025 cheltenham high street refurbishment design workmanship mp appearance heritage town appeal resurfacing concerns Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson has expressed concerns over the design and workmanship of the resurfacing of the Strand area of Cheltenham High Street. He has been a vocal advocate for an end to the practice of “tarmac cowpat” … Read More
Restoration Plan for Fire-Damaged Cirencester Flat Preserves Historic Charm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 cirencester restoration historic fire apartment listed building conservation heritage reinstatement damage Following a fire that caused extensive damage to a flat in a historic Cirencester property, a meticulous restoration plan has been submitted with the goal of returning the apartment to its pre-fire state. The proposed works, … Read More
Historic Pub ‘The Goat’ Nominated for Protected Status Sunday, April 20, 2025 historic pub community preservation stonehouse council localism heritage gathering place sustainability The former Globe Inn, now known as The Goat, has been nominated for inclusion on the Register of Assets of Community Value by the Stonehouse Town Council. The move aims to safeguard the pub’s future and its significance … Read More
Restoration Underway for Storm-Damaged Barn at Croft Castle Saturday, April 19, 2025 restoration croft castle national trust storm damage historic conservation barn asbestos heritage structural harm The National Trust has put forth a comprehensive plan to restore the 18th-century Threshing Barn and Machine House at Croft Castle following severe storm damage inflicted by a fallen oak tree. An application for listed … Read More
Preserving Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling as a Key Part of UK Heritage Saturday, April 12, 2025 gloucestershire cheese rolling heritage tradition inventory cultural preservation uk event Gloucestershire’s renowned cheese rolling event, along with other cherished cultural traditions like London’s Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay, could soon receive official recognition and protection as part of … Read More
Peter Phillips' New Maritime Venture a Nod to Royal Heritage Sunday, April 6, 2025 peter phillips princess anne maritime venture shipping certification royal heritage entrepreneur modernize Peter Phillips, son of Princess Anne, has established Maritime Passport Ltd with the goal of revolutionizing the traditional shipping certification system, aligning with his mother’s passion for the sea. Despite the … Read More