May marks the start of a month-long celebration of local and community history, a national initiative that this year is being proudly supported by the Bath and North East Somerset Faith Foundation.

The month aims to encourage education and promote awareness of history, heritage and all those special landmarks in the local community. It also aims to inspire the whole community to get involved in outdoor activities, of which there are plenty of opportunities to do so across the district.

Nathan Hartley, director of Bath and North East Somerset Faith Foundation, said: “We should celebrate our local area and community where so much has happened throughout the ages. Each May is national Local and Community History Month.

“Activities happen across the UK and include trips, library exhibitions and local lectures. It is a great way for groups to highlight local history and for local people to get involved. Do you have any photos or postcards of historic local places? Email us with a picture, we’d love to see it and share it across our social media channels.”

Bath and the wider Somerset area is full of fascinating history, monuments, and places of heritage that anyone can visit. Whether it’s the Roman Baths, the Somerset Coal Canal, or the Radstock Museum, there is something for everyone to explore in our local area. To find out more about Local and Community History Month, visit: https://www.history.org.uk/historian/resource/1567/local-and-community-history-month.

The Faith Foundation will be creating a special montage of photos showcasing events and activities taking place across B&NES during May. If you are organising or taking part in anything to mark or celebrate Local and Community History Month, readers are invited to email the team at [email protected].