By Mike Chapman
Print
Email
Although it is quite probable that the High Street was a scene of activity during the ‘Twerton Revels’ which took place in the 18th century, Twerton was never associated public events such as markets or fairs. In the late 19th century, Twerton had a high reputation for its flower shows, but these were held in the grounds of Wood House and elsewhere. However, popular events such as funfairs which begin to appear from about that time, were always held in the fields adjoining the High Street, on the Pound Ground, or the land on the west side of Ivy Villa. In the 1930s, a more permanent arena was provided in the field behind Ivy Villa when the Bath City Football Ground was established on the site (below Innox Park) in 1933. In the last 20 years the weekly ‘Twerton Market’ established on the car park in front of the football ground has also gained in popularity.
View Comments (0)
|
