Voices of Bath - an audio walking tour
Historically, Bath Assembly Rooms was a place of connection, where people from all across society gathered together. Today, we continue to honour the ethos of Bath Assembly Rooms as a place of connection.
This audio walking trail reflects this same spirit - connection between Bath’s past and its present, through the memories of the people who live here. The trail features audio recordings of stories and memories from members of Reconnecting Twerton, a social inclusion group run by Bath City Football Foundation.
View the audio tour trail map
The trail follows a route along the River Avon, leading out of the city centre and towards Twerton, where Bath City Football Foundation is based. At each stop, you can listen to stories about the place where you are standing.
We'd love to hear more about your memories from the area, these could be stories about events or festivals, work, or life in the area. These stories will be added to the map, and combined with the audio clips, this will create a rich collection of memories which can be shared with everyone.
Introduction
An introduction to the walking trail and to the Reconnecting Twerton group.
Episode 1: Newark Works
Fred and John introduce themselves and tell us about their memories of the site and about the Stothert and Pitt company.
Episode 2: Green Park
Veena introduces herself and shares stories of Green Park, with memories of festivals and events in the area.
Episode 3: Bath Gas Works
Lynne introduces herself, and we also hear from Fred and John. They describe what the site used to look like (and smell like) before its demolition, and what the Bath Gas Works used to provide.
Episode 4: Locksbrook
We hear from John, Veena, Fred and Lynne, who share their memories of life and work in the Locksbrook area.
Episode 5: The Hollow
John and Veena talk about living on the Hollow and what has changed over the years. Sheila introduces herself, and Sheila and Lynn tell us about childhood memories from the area.
Episode 6: Innox Park
Sheila, John and Lynne talk about Innox Park as an important part of their childhood, being a playground and meeting place in their younger years.
Episode 7: Twerton Park
John, Sheila, Lynne and Fred share their stories and memories of Twerton Park, as a football stadium, a marketplace and a social hub.