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William Beckford’s long-lost grotto tunnel is found – Bath Preservation Trust now plans to restore historic feature

December 7, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBeckford, BPT Projects, Museums, News

The historic paddocks surrounding a famous Bath landmark are being restored to enable visitors to experience a glimpse of William Beckford’s gardens as they were presented almost 200 years ago – and as part of the restoration works the long-lost grotto tunnel has now been discovered. Since 1827, William Beckford’s extraordinary tower has been a…

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Bath Preservation Trust appoints Design Team for Beckford’s Tower

July 12, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBeckford, BPT Projects, BPT Updates, Listed Building, Museums, News

Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) has announced that architects Thomas Ford & Partners and quantity surveyors Stenning & Co have been appointed to lead the design work for the £3.3 million Our Tower project. The Our Tower plan, which is funded by Historic England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will address urgent repair and conservation…

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Bath Preservation Trust receives grant of £192,200 from Culture Recovery Fund

April 6, 2021Bath Preservation TrustBPT Funding, BPT Updates, Museums

Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) has been awarded £192,200 from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has a sustainable future. Covid-19 has caused the most serious threat to BPT’s existence since its foundation in 1934. The loss of income from the closure of…

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