Bath Record Office is currently closed but we are planning a safe reopening. Although we are closed for research appointments, we are able to respond to enquiries by email, phone or post.
Explore Bath's world heritage
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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.
Union Chapel
Union Chapel, Combe Down was opened in 1815. It was founded by members of two churches in Bath; Somerset Street Baptist Church and Argyle Street Congregational Church (then called ‘Independent’), who wanted to establish a place of worship on Combe Down. The graveyard was in front and on the western side of the chapel with that part of the graveyard on the western side having been built on. The first burial was in 1838, there were 212 burials with the last one in 1916.
Cemetery Graves
If you wish to view and search burials within this cemetery, please visit the Bath Burial Index search page.