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How to Go Green in Bath

How to Go Green in Bath

WE’RE CONSTANTLY TOLD TO ‘GO GREEN’, BUT WHAT CAN WE REALLY DO TO HELP? The government aims to cut housing emissions by 80% by 2050, a feat unlikely to be achieved with a few energy-saving light bulbs. So, in search of solutions, we talked to renowned architect Seth...

What Did The Georgians Ever Do For Us?

What Did The Georgians Ever Do For Us?

The 18th century was the major period of redevelopment of what had previously been a small medieval country town. Because of the unique hot water springs, Bath became a major destination for wealthy Georgians, drawn by the high society life centred on venues such...

Property’s Hidden Values

Property’s Hidden Values

Property value is primarily measured upon how much floor space you get for your money. This is what those in the industry like to call ‘£s per square foot’. But what estate agents will not and cannot do is evaluate a property’s hidden value, as this is personal to...

A World Class City

A World Class City

What have the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Giza and the city of Bath all got in common? The answer is World Heritage status. While there are other World Heritage sites in the UK, 28 in fact, with Stonehenge and Avebury our closest neighbours,...

Choosing a Good School

Choosing a Good School

Moving house isn’t just a case of location, as for many parents it’s also about education. Choosing a good school for your child is vitally important. Here’s a list of Do’s and Dont’s that we hope may help with your decision. Do… keep it in mind that while...

A Festival For All Seasons

A Festival For All Seasons

Despite salacious rumours to the contrary, Bath’s cultural scene is not all lace bonnets and horse drawn carriages (though, of course, if that’s your scene you might be interested in the Jane Austen Festival held every September). It is, in fact, remarkably vibrant,...

10 Reasons to Call Bath Home

10 Reasons to Call Bath Home

1. COSMOPOLITAN CREATURES Bath may be much smaller than cities such as London, Paris and New York, but it’s no less cosmopolitan. There is a vibrant lifestyle here, and those accustomed to a urban existence (aren’t we all?) will have no problem in fulfilling their...