From secret alleyways below street level, up to the top of the grandest boulevards – we here at Reside spend a lot of time pounding the pavements of Bath. We also spend a lot of time taking photographs. From the properties themselves, to the neighbourhoods and surrounding areas in which they sit, it’s our job
This installment of Reside5 was chosen by Reside’s own comedy connoisseur, Toby Martin. Toby’s a big fan of the Bath Comedy Festival, which is kicking off it’s 5th year this Friday 29 March – Saturday 13 April 2013. Founded by true comedy fanatics, this festival’s particularly great because it’s particularly diverse. Showcasing acts from all
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