Road Rage! The History of Bath's Traffic Problems and their solutions.

Michael Cross Memorial Lecture 2025

Thursday October 16th 2025

6.00 p.m. Refreshments with lecture at 6.30 p.m.

£10.00 on the door

Road Rage! The History of Bath's Traffic Problems and their Solutions

David Beardmore - Town and Traffic Planner

Has there ever been an invention which better deserves the description 'Mixed Blessing' than the motorcar? In Bath, balancing the needs to conserve and preserve the historic fabric of the city and needs of the motorist have long been debated and over the years many solutions suggested. Some downright bonkers others much too expensive. David Beardmore scampers across the subject with wit and wisdom in this fascinating presentation. Form an orderly queue!