Audio story trail goes back to the future of Kennet and Avon Canal in Bath
People are going to be given a very modern way of learning about the 200-year-old history of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bath.
A new audio story trail, which works by people using their smart phones to scan a code at certain sites along the canal as a way to access free information, has been launched this week.
The two-mile circular route includes Halfpenny Bridge, the tollbridge behind Bath Spa railway station which collapsed in 1877 killing ten people and throwing many more into the water, Sydney Gardens, the scene of an historic dispute over the route the canal would take through Bath, and Cleveland House, said to be one of the most distinctive buildings on the national canal network.
Sarah Brice, project manager at the recently-formed Canal and River Trust, said the new guides would give people an opportunity to learn so much more about something which was right on their doorstep.
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She said: “The audio tour uncovers the hidden history of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bath.
“The sites are seen or used by thousands in the city each day, but very few people will be aware of their history or the role they played in establishing Bath as a major trading city and tourist destination.
“The tour is ideal for lovers of the canals, history and heritage. It is for the people who want to get the story behind the story.”
Volunteers have been responsible for installing the information boards and a map of the route is available by going to http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/bath-flight.
Comments
by Dan_001
Tuesday, November 13 2012, 2:46PM
“@pompeybelle I was responding to the earlier comments but thanks.”
by a1rhellair
Tuesday, November 13 2012, 12:56PM
“Vix - Back to the subject, I'm relatively young (ish) and I don't have a smart phone, ..."
I say, splendid, what? fancy a 'date' with an old geezer so you can see how smart my phone is and so on?
Agree that shelter and dwellings for people is far more important that possible impact on skyline.”
by Viscount_V
Monday, November 12 2012, 9:15PM
“The skyline, (great though it is and sympathetically may we build) is not as important as shelter for people.
Back to the subject, I'm relatively young (ish) and I don't have a smart phone, Pompeybelle is way more technologically advanced than me. I respectfully ask when she upgrades that she flog me her phone ;)”
by jezer
Monday, November 12 2012, 8:40PM
“Ensliegh is at Landsdown, and is therefore not part of the National Trust designated Skyline Walk. It is a circuit around Combe Down, Claverton Down, the Cat and Dogs' Home, University, Sham Castle, Smalcombe Wood, Widcombe Hill, and Raindbow Wood. It can be started and finished at many points, about six miles in all, although short cuts can be taken. I believe it is the National Trust's most downloaded walk in the UK. A great walk and full of history and great views on a clear day.”
by BV_BV
Monday, November 12 2012, 7:52PM
“More please Jezer. But I'm afraid the skyline tour will be ruined soon by developments at Ensleigh (MOD E Block) and Granville Road.”
by jezer
Monday, November 12 2012, 7:15PM
“Going back to the original story, I enjoy taking visitors to Bath and showing them some of the history. One example is the gap in the buildings opposite the bottom of Ralph Allen's Drive. This was to allow the trucks transporting stone from the mines in Combe Down to get to Widcombe Wharf so that it could be taken further afield. If you do the Bath Skyline walk there is evidence of the original track from Claverton Down to the canal crossing the Dry Arch on the A36. The main arch was demolished in the 1950's so that road widening could take place, but one is still there if you follow the track down hill to the road.”
by Pompeybelle
Monday, November 12 2012, 4:43PM
“@Dan001 That's very patronising to young and old. As it happens, I have my Diamond buscard AND a smartphone. And I know plenty of young people who hav a great interest in Bath's surroundings and its history.”
by Imp-Act
Monday, November 12 2012, 3:33PM
“C A N A L NOT Can Al take a picture of the Kennet and Avon rivers!”
by Dan_001
Monday, November 12 2012, 3:11PM
“It's a great way of engaging with a new and younger audience who may not appreciate or understand the importance of their surroundings in Bath. Us oldies probably don't need reminding, but when we are gone it's the smartphone generation who will be in charge.”
by 26sean
Monday, November 12 2012, 2:13PM
“Dave you should be able to use your i i i i i thingy you no what i mean the thing you hold the door open with.”