As you walk in this space, listen..... Below your feet are the bodies of more than 3000 people who died of poverty in the Bath Union Workhouse between 1858 and 1899. There are layered readings from the Burial Register made during the virus lockdown, poetry from John Payne and perhaps some more. Let it go quiet, move to trigger the next Echo. Use the play and pause button to renew Echoes
Here in this field a rich city in a rich country at the centre of the richest Empire dumped the bodies of its poor.
The dead were officially and punitively denied the dignity of a 'decent' funeral, bodies were taken in a tunnel under the road and buried behind high stone walls. The authorities were consoled that at least they were buried in consecrated ground.
The ground is still consecrated. Bath and NE Somerset Council own and manage the site. Pay your respects by adding to the 'poor' memorial in the centre with a name flag or flowers or a small stone.
More info: https://www.walknowtracks.co.uk/walkingthenames.html
A recording of the Bath Union Workhouse Bell. The bell is currently in the foyer of the St Martin's …
A layered recording from lockdown, workhouse bell, field recordings and voices.
A layered recording from lockdown, workhouse bell, field recordings and voices.
A layered recording from lockdown, workhouse bell, field recordings and voices.
A recording of the Bath Union Workhouse Bell. The bell is currently in the foyer of the St Martin's …
Or start creating tours, treasure hunts, POI maps... Just let your imagination guide you.
SIGN UPLove what we do? ➔ become our Open Collective backer
Privacy & cookie policy / Terms and conditions
© ECHOES. All rights reserved / ECHOES.XYZ Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, Registered office at Merston Common Cottage, Merston, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1BE
v2.4.4 © ECHOES. All rights reserved.