Bath Events, Bath (2024)

16/06/2024

1890 Stan Laurel, (Arthur Jefferson) English born comedy actor of Laurel and Hardy fame, was born, at Ulverston. See the ©BB statue of Laurel and Hardy outside the Coronation Hall theatre in Uverston, Cumbria.

16/06/2024

SCHOOL ROOMS
The School Rooms is situated in the picturesque village of Box and is within easy reach of the World Heritage city of Bath (6 miles). This spacious apartment is positioned on the ground floor of a beautiful, Georgian family residence. Providing accommodation for up to 12 guests – it’s the perfect hub for families and groups looking to relax by the pool or explore the endless list of local attractions!
https://tinyurl.com/4mhh9wen

15/06/2024

1876 The opening of the Newcastle Swing Bridge, (see ©BB picture) designed and constructed by Sir W.G. Armstrong who lived at Cragside (see ©BB picture). The bridge was first used for road traffic On This Day in 1876 and opened for river traffic on the 17th July in the same year. At the time of its construction it was the world's largest swing bridge.

15/06/2024

UPSIDE HOUSE
Upside house is the main part of Topside House (Please see our other property listing). It offers fewer bedrooms, bathrooms and indoor/outdoor space but is still suitable for up to 14 guests. The beautiful period property dates back to the Strode-Barrington family who lived here in the 16th century. It has been recently renovated to offer modern amenities in comfortable historic surroundings.
https://tinyurl.com/327e55t5

12/06/2024

1980 Billy Butlin, (see ©BB commemorative plaque) English holiday camp entrepreneur, died. He opened his first Butlins camp (see ©BB picture) at Skegness on 11th April 1936. It was officially opened by Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.

10/06/2024

1993 The death of Manchester born comedian Les Dawson. He is remembered for his deadpan style, grumpy on stage personality, and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife. There is a statue of him (see ©BB picture) in his home town of Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire.

10/06/2024

UPSIDE LODGE
This beautiful period property dates back to the Strode-Barrington family who lived here in the 16th century. It has been recently renovated to offer a lounge with wood burner, two upstairs bedrooms, two bathrooms and modern amenities in comfortable historic surroundings.
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08/06/2024

793 Vikings raided the abbey at Lindisfarne (see ©BB picture) in Northumbria. The event is commonly accepted as the beginning of the Scandinavian invasion of England.

08/06/2024

SCHOOL ROOMS
The School Rooms is situated in the picturesque village of Box and is within easy reach of the World Heritage city of Bath (6 miles). This spacious apartment is positioned on the ground floor of a beautiful, Georgian family residence. Providing accommodation for up to 12 guests – it’s the perfect hub for families and groups looking to relax by the pool or explore the endless list of local attractions!
https://tinyurl.com/v56zmku8

06/06/2024

1868 The birth of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, English naval officer and Antarctic explorer who set out on a second expedition to reach the South Pole in 1910; which turned out to be an ill-fated race to beat the Norwegian, Amundsen. This statue of Robert Falcon Scott (see ©BB picture) at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard was sculpted by his widow, Kathleen Scott. See also ©BB picture of the plaque.

06/06/2024

THE LODGES
A lodges are located 4 miles from Bath in the beautiful village of Box, offering their own private entrance, wireless internet and large double beds. Fully equipped kitchen with gas hob and oven, fridge, toaster, microwave,kettle and utensils. Dining area and seating area with comfortable sofa. Natural slate and marble bathrooms with power shower, toilet, sink and mirror. Free WiFi. Flat screen Television with FreeView. Complementary slippers. Parking on site just outside the accommodation. On the main bus route to Bath and Chippenham with up to 4 buses per hour.
https://tinyurl.com/45zxsma7

04/06/2024

1910 Christopher Cockerell, the English engineer who invented the hovercraft, was born. Cockerell lived and died in Hythe and this plaque (see ©BB picture), on a monument in Hythe, outlines his work.

02/06/2024

1840 Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet was born here (see ©BB picture) at Higher Bockhampton, Dorset. He continues to be widely regarded for his novels, such as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd.

25/05/2024

1934 The death of Gustav Holst, the English composer most famous for his orchestral suite The Planets. Holst was born here, (see ©BB picture) in Cheltenham and this statue ( see ©BB picture) is in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham.

25/05/2024

SCHOOL ROOMS ESTATE
The School Rooms Estate is situated in the picturesque village of Box and is within easy reach of the World Heritage city of Bath (6 miles). Providing accommodation for up to 20 guests – it’s the perfect hub for families and groups looking to relax by the pool or explore the endless list of local attractions! The main apartment is positioned on the ground floor of a beautiful, Georgian family residence and sleeps up to 12 guests. Along with two self contained lodges, sleeping up to 4 guests in each.
https://tinyurl.com/3hppjfr2

23/05/2024

1868 The death of the architect James Pigott Pritchett. One of his most famous works was the design of Huddersfield Railway Station (see ©BB picture). The station frontage was described by John Betjeman as the most splendid in England. The Grade I listed building dominates St George's Square and has a classical-style facade consisting of six columns in width and two in depth

20/05/2024

UPSIDE LODGE
This beautiful period property dates back to the Strode-Barrington family who lived here in the 16th century. It has been recently renovated to offer a lounge with wood burner, two upstairs bedrooms, two bathrooms and modern amenities in comfortable historic surroundings
https://tinyurl.com/y8fsjkea

18/05/2024

1152 Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, married Henry Plantagenet (later Henry II of England). She had been divorced two months earlier from King Louis VII of France.

18/05/2024

This beautiful period property dates back to the Strode-Barrington family who lived here in the 16th century. It has been recently renovated to offer modern amenities in comfortable historic surroundings. The drawing room offers a large socialising space with deep comfortable sofas, a games table, bar and additional seating. There are a selection of board games, a games console, Netflix and other streaming services alongside the wireless broadband.
https://tinyurl.com/ypyh9z27

16/05/2024

1862 The death of the British politician Edward Gibbon Wakefield. His abduction of and marriage to the 15-year-old heiress Ellen Turner of Pott Shrigley led to 'The Shrigley abduction case - 1826'. The couple were married in Gretna Green (see ©BB his statue) before Turner's father was able to notify the authorities and intervene. The marriage was annulled by Parliament and Edward Gibbon Wakefield and his brother William, who had aided him, were convicted at trial and sentenced to three years in prison.

1926 Eric Morecambe, comedian, was born. See ©BB picture of the statue of Eric Morecambe .... at Morecambe.

14/05/2024

10/05/2024

1307 The Battle of Loudoun Hill; fought between a Scots force led by Robert Bruce and the English commanded by Aymer de Valence. The battle took place beneath Loudoun Hill, in Ayrshire (see ©BB picture) and ended in a victory for Bruce. It was his first major military victory.

08/05/2024

1933 Mahatma Gandhi, the pre-eminent leader of Indian nationalism in British ruled India began a 21 day fast in protest against the British rule. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world. Hull (UK City of Culture 2017) erected a statue of Gandhi in 2004 (see ©BB picture). It was pointed out at the unveiling ceremony that no other city in the world had, within half-a-mile, the statues of Wilberforce, Mandela and Gandhi who devoted their lives to fight against slavery, racism and colonialism.

08/05/2024

UPSIDE HOUSE
Upside house is the main part of Topside House (Please see our other property listing). It offers fewer bedrooms, bathrooms and indoor/outdoor space but is still suitable for up to 14 guests. The beautiful period property dates back to the Strode-Barrington family who lived here in the 16th century. It has been recently renovated to offer modern amenities in comfortable historic surroundings. The drawing room offers a large socialising space with deep comfortable sofas, a games table, bar and additional seating.
https://tinyurl.com/327e55t5

06/05/2024

1910 Following the death of King Edward VII, George V acceded to the throne. He celebrated his Silver Jubilee with Queen Mary in 1935. This statue (see ©BB picture), of Edward VII in Cheltenham represents the late King as the Spirit of Peace leading the Spirit of Mischief to the still waters, to form the top of a drinking fountain.