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Wessex Chronicle (Blog)
Wessex Attractions: Little Fleece Bookshop
Former bookshops are, sadly, far more common nowadays than still-open ones. But how about former bookshops owned by the National Trust, and available to let as a holiday cottage? The Little Fleece in Painswick is a fine example of a Cotswold stone building, refurbished in the Arts & Crafts style so strongly associated with the …
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Obituary: Woody
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of a long-time Mercian ally of the Society, who was present at both our inaugural meeting in 1999 and our most recent meeting in February. The name on his birth certificate was Bruce Arthur Wood, but he was known to all simply as Woody. Below, …
Wessex Attractions: Theatre Royal, Bath
The Theatre Royal in Bath is an outstanding example of Georgian theatre architecture. Built in 1805, the original theatre is a grade II listed building. In 1997, the Ustinov Studio, named after Sir Peter Ustinov, who had led the fundraising for the building, was added to the rear; and in 2005, a children’s theatre called …
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The Society holds events on the closest Saturday to Barnes Night (22nd February), St Ealdhelm's Day (25th May) and King Alfred Day (26th October). However, all events are currently suspended due to the coronavirus lockdown. The next event will be announced once the lockdown is lifted.