A417 Village Tied to Voting Rights History Faces Heritage Risk Amid Development Concerns Tuesday, August 19, 2025 snigsend chartist heritage votingrights preservation development lowbands council historicengland village The historic Chartist village of Snig’s End, situated along the A417, is under threat and could soon be placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. This small village, deeply linked to the 19th-century … Read More
Historic Manor and Hotel Along the A46 with Stunning Cotswolds Views to Open for Tours Saturday, August 16, 2025 manor hotel cotswolds shurdington heritage tours history architecture scenery travel Nestled along the A46, this historic manor and hotel offers breathtaking views of the rolling Cotswolds hills and is set to open its doors for public tours. With a history dating back to 1584, the property has long been a … Read More
Overcoming Challenges in the Old Debenhams University Campus Redevelopment Saturday, August 16, 2025 redevelopment construction heritage university renovation challenges architecture finances kingssquare urbanplanning The redevelopment of the City Campus in Kings Square faced an array of significant challenges from the outset. One of the most harrowing discoveries during the renovation was the unearthing of 300 decomposed bodies, a … Read More
'Fairy Tale' Castle Perfect for Period TV Dramas Saturday, August 16, 2025 castle berkeley history heritage architecture perioddrama medieval england historic residence Nestled amid picturesque landscapes, this ‘fairy tale’ castle stands as an iconic symbol of history and elegance. For more than 850 years, it has been the cherished home of the Berkeley family, preserving … Read More
Exact Date Confirmed for Launch of University of Gloucestershire’s City Campus in Former Debenhams Building Wednesday, August 13, 2025 university gloucestershire citycampus gloucester debenhams education campus opening transformation heritage The University of Gloucestershire is set to open its new City Campus to the public next week, transforming the former Debenhams department store into a vibrant educational hub. This landmark occasion marks a significant … Read More
The Repair Shop guest in tears as gran's WWII diary restored after 'hanging by a thread' Tuesday, August 12, 2025 repairshop restoration wwii diary heritage family bbc emotional history conservation On a recent episode of BBC’s The Repair Shop, a guest was overcome with emotion after the experts successfully restored his grandmother’s World War II diary. The precious diary, which had been described as “hanging by a … Read More