An exhibition created by the Odd Down Local History Society will be on show in the Hudson Gallery from Friday 24th July until Sunday 1st November. The exhibition is part of the museum’s ‘Knowing Your … Read more...
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Jive dance class and Rock Around the Clock promotion
Rock Around the Clock Sunday 6th September 6.30pm (doors 5.30pm) at Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, BA2 6AA Ticket £9.00, advance tickets essential to secure your seat, book and pay here. We’re marking 70 years … Read more...
Heritage Open Days festival
Tuesday 15th September at the Museum Join us in participating in the annual Heritage Open Days festival Free entry day; talk on the history of cinemas in Bath, and two daytime screenings of shorts and … Read more...
Screening: Night at the Museum
Saturday 19th September 6.00 for 6.30pm at the Museum (booking not yet open) Well, we had to show this one! Â The real life of a museum after dark.
Silent Films Night with live improvised organ accompaniment
Saturday 21st November:Â 6.30pm for 7.00pm at CHRIST CHURCH, Julian Road, BA1 2RH (ends approx. 9.20pm) Tickets via Bath Box Office here Museum open FREE ENTRY 5-6.30pm for ticket holders to visit the “Lights, Camera, … Read more...
Community Connections Fair
Sunday 20th of September 11am-4pm Free community fair celebrating local heritage, connections and peace, with displays, craft activities, live music, demonstrations and guided tours. We are working with Christ Church and Spirit of Peace to host … Read more...
In conversation: Changes in media & film production
Tuesday 6th October 6.00 for 6.30pm at the Museum (booking not yet open) Chris Kemp from Suited & Booted media production company based in Bath, and Chris Gerrard lecturer at Bath Spa University BA Creative … Read more...
The Festival of Britain 1951
It’s 75 years since the Festival of Britain, and there’s been quite a lot of coverage of this anniversary. Even those who were primary school children at the time are now in their eighties, so … Read more...
A Dispute over Earwigs!
Amongst the archives of the Bowler company is this letter of complaint and J B Bowler’s reply and explanation. The complaint about the earwigs relates to the Codd type bottles sealed with a glass ball … Read more...
Preserving (and Growing) Bath’s Stories
Storytelling and folklore have always played a vital role in our history and culture. From the earliest fables and songs to today’s podcasts and radio programs, humans have always relied on the spoken word to … Read more...







