On Combe Down 1850 – 1900

…the third time! By 1868, the show was taking place in the daytime and included entries from across the Down, including grasses and wildflowers from local schoolchildren, and the rent… Read More …

Ralph Allen and Prior Park

…the Acts relating to the Post Office were completely remodelled[4]. One of the major changes was the introduction of cross posts. According to William Lewins the new acts stated that:… Read More …

Isabella Place 1800 – 1900

…Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette – Wednesday 2 February 1898 1899 Frederick James Head Frederick James Head of 1 Isabella Place, Combe Down, Bath summoned for ill treating a cat. Frederick Read More …

Isabella Place from 1900

…tried to become a baker, at Crossways, in 1898 but his business had failed within 15 months. Frederick’s son Archibald was summoned in August 1899 for keeping a dangerous dog[2]… Read More …