Barts Bazaar was a quirky bazaar, market and cafe in Bartlett Street, very popular with locals throughout the 70s up until it closed in the 80s.

It was set up by Bath entrepreneur Keith Johnson who was also the original proprietor for the Keele Club in Bathampton, which later became the Skanda restaurant, and he was a regular contributor to The Bath Chronicle until his death nearly five years ago.

Now his wife Mary has just discovered around 12 fairground scenes that originally decorated the shop in her garden shed.

They were originally commissioned from a group of Bath artists but none of the pictures is signed and she would like to discover who they were.

She says: "They're all the originals and the pictures are in perfect condition and absolutely beautiful. They were painted by young students who were fascinated by Keith's project at the time.

Above Barts Bazaar was a cafe and an art gallery which, after Keith set it up, was run by his son Mark.

Mark's wife Lynda says: "Keith was always quite eccentric in how he designed spaces and he put a lot of time, effort and money into designing a unique and quirky interior for the shop.

"I understand the the staircase was hand painted by numerous artists and took more than 20,000 man hours to complete.

"Keith also commissioned art specifically for the shop."

Mary, who ran the antiques market in Guinea Lane and the Walcot flea market, is also looking for ideas about what to do with the paintings as some are more than six feet high and two to three feet wide.

She says: "I've kept a small one of Punch and Judy for the grandchildren's playroom but you can't hang the rest in a house as they are too large. It would be lovely to find somewhere to display them as they are so fabulous and were such a part of that building in Bartlett Street.

If anyone knows who painted these pictures contact Mary Johnson on 01225 858467 and if you have any memories of Bart's Bazaar email features@bathchron.co.uk