Museums · South East England
Bath Preservation Trust
The Bath Preservation Trust (or "BPT") is a charity that is based in Bath, Somerset, England, which exists to safeguard for the public benefit the historic character and amenities of the city, a UNESC
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Bath Preservation Trust (or "BPT") is a charity that is based in Bath, Somerset, England, which exists to safeguard for the public benefit the historic character and amenities of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its environs. BPT is independent, funded by public membership, grants, donations and income from four museums that it operates in Bath: No. 1 Royal Crescent, the Museum of Bath Architecture, Beckford's Tower, and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. In addition to its campaigning and educational roles, BPT comments on planning applications and takes part in planning policy consultations. It also provides limited financial assistance towards the repair or reinstatement of external architectural features (railings, window glazing bars, urns, gateposts, etc.) on listed buildings in Bath.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Bath Preservation Trust (or "BPT") is a charity that is based in Bath, Somerset, England, which exists to safeguard for the public benefit the historic character and amenities of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its environs. BPT is independent, funded by public membership, grants, donations and income from four museums that it operates in Bath: No. 1 Royal Crescent, the Museum of Bath Architecture, Beckford's Tower, and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. In addition to its campaigning and educational roles, BPT comments on planning applications and takes part in planning policy consultations. It also provides limited financial assistance towards the repair or reinstatement of external architectural features (railings, window glazing bars, urns, gateposts, etc.) on listed buildings in Bath.
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Background
History
Bath Preservation Trust was founded in 1934 as a small pressure group with the specific aim of fundraising to buy properties in preparation to resist the Bath Bill, which was drafted in order to drive a new east to west road through the centre of Georgian Bath. As a result of victory in this challenge the status of BPT was considerably enhanced, and it was able to propose its own agenda for preserving the city. This included restoring Prior Park's Palladian Bridge and Lansdown's Greville Monument. Following World War II damage to buildings in the city during the Baedeker raids on 25 and 26 April 1942, BPT worked with the War Damage Commission to assist people to restore their buildings. A…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3865, -2.3670
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- no1royalcrescent.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bath Preservation Trust (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bath Preservation Trust?
- Bath Preservation Trust is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.3865°, -2.3670°.
- Is there an entry fee for Bath Preservation Trust?
- Yes — Bath Preservation Trust charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Bath Preservation Trust wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Bath Preservation Trust. Check ahead for specific facilities.
- What are the opening hours for Bath Preservation Trust?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.