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More to do in Bath
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One of the best preserved Roman remains in the world.
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A world-class collection of contemporary and historical dress.
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Bath's public art museum housing paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.
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Stunning and historic venues for hire in the heart of a World Heritage city.
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Collecting and keeping safe historical records relating to Bath.
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The City of Bath is designated with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
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Promoting and assisting film-making in Bath & North East Somerset.
This week’s lock-down inspiration comes from Laura, Community Engagement Officer, working with the Roman Baths and the new World Heritage Centre. She is making a knitted Roman soldier!
29 April 2020
I admit it…I am a craft-a-holic. I have always enjoyed anything arty and probably own more than enough craft supplies to see me through into the next decade! I always have lots of ideas for projects but until now, not so much time to complete them.
During this period of isolation, I’ve set myself the challenge of using up some of my craft supplies. Browsing the online craft-selling site Etsy, I came across this pattern for a Roman Soldier by Amanda Berry of Fluff and Fuzz. This project has been just the thing to unwind with in the evenings, when I shut down the laptop from work, put on the radio or a podcast to listen to, and knit and purl my way through the pattern.
It has also been heartening to see how arts and crafts activities are spreading joy to others in our communities and helping key workers. On my daily walk I see an increasing number of rainbows and pictures being displayed in windows. One of our local trees is now being decorated with small items such as home-made birdfeeders and positive messages. And every day we hear of groups of crafters are using their skills to help others by stitching and sewing items such as hearts, mask bands and scrubs for key workers.
If you are thinking of turning your hand to something crafty, here are my top tips:
Links to online collections:
https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/walkthrough
https://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/collection
https://www.victoriagal.org.uk/walkthrough
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