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Obituary of Dr John Wroughton

Obituary of Dr John Wroughton

Dr John Wroughton, early member of the History of Bath Research Group, head of history at King Edward's School, President of the Survey of Old Bath. John was an expert on Tudor and Stuart Bath, and how the Civil War played out in this area.

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Camden's Legacy

Camden's Legacy

This article delves into the history of Bath's Camden area and the Camden family back to William of Camden. A fascinating glimpse into all that is Camden.

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Mike Chapman - Obituary

Mike Chapman - Obituary

Mike Chapman was a leading member of the Research Group and key to a variety of historical surveys of Bath. Read the full obituary of Mike's extraordinary contribution to the understand of the city's past.

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Our Farm of Gules - The Search for a Lost Site at Widcombe, Bath - Part 1

Our Farm of Gules - The Search for a Lost Site at Widcombe, Bath - Part 1

Penny Gay and Elizabeth Holland examine the site of a lost medieval farm on Widcombe Hill. This includes a look at the White Hart Inn and the sign at its front entrance.

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Our Farm of Gules - The Search for a Lost Site at Widcombe, Bath - Part 2

Our Farm of Gules - The Search for a Lost Site at Widcombe, Bath - Part 2

In Part 2 - Penny Gay and Elizabeth Holland continue to examine the site of a lost medieval farm on Widcombe Hill.

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Chapel of St. John of Beverley North Parade

Chapel of St. John of Beverley North Parade

A plaque on the corner of North Parade House displays the name 'Chapel of St. John of Beverley For The Deaf And Dumb'. Audrey Woods explains who St John of Beverley was and his links to the deaf community. With further information on the 'Bath Institution for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb’ compiled by Mike Macklin.

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An Historical Overview of Laura Place, Bath

An Historical Overview of Laura Place, Bath

Michael Rowe and Mike Chapman explore the history of this elegant square, from early plans to its modern aspect.

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Portrait of Captain William Wade

Portrait of Captain William Wade

The restoration and a description of the Gainsborough portrait of Captain Wade by Michael Rowe

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A Short History of Hedgemead Park

A Short History of Hedgemead Park

Heademead Park sits at the top of Walcot Street and was formally opened in 1889. Nigel Pollard looks into its history both early and more recent, and takes a sideways glance at what the park has been used for and also what it might have been.

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Widcombe Manor

Widcombe Manor

Written by Elizabeth Holland, this article explores the manor, it's history and it's people.

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