With Midsomer Norton planning a revived High Street - this is what they are doing in Keynsham

Have you strolled round Keynsham Abbey's ruins? Do you know what used to be made in the town's Old Halifax building?

This summer become a local adventurer and make new discoveries about Keynsham's High Street by using new, free High Street Exploration cards and an illustrated map of the Market Town.

Artists Katy Hawkins and Ellie Shipman created the cards and map with local people and Keynsham groups, working together to capture the features, stories and memories that make the town special.

High Street Explorations is part of the Keynsham High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ), a partnership between with Historic England, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Keynsham Town Council.

The cards have been designed to inspire exploration, reflection and adventure. The map highlights some of Keynsham's many historic moments and present-day curiosities and the cards prompt questions about its future.

Councillor Richard Samuel, Bath & North East Somerset Council's Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Economic Development and Resources, said: "This is an exciting project which is set to encourage more people to engage with the rich heritage of Keynsham and attract footfall to the high street. It's not just for people visiting the town for the first time ."

Deb Cooper, Keynsham Town Councillor, said: "The Town Council is absolutely delighted to have worked closely with Historic England and Bath and North East Somerset Council, and artists Katy and Ellie over the last year on this project. We hope these cards will be enjoyed by all, and will engage you to think about the High Street in a new and different way. By understanding and imagining its history, and who walked this area before, we are hoping everyone will be inspired to help us create our future culture. Let's create a multi-layer and exciting area to come together in."

You can find out more about what is happening with heritage in Keynsham by clicking HERE the Keynsham's High Street Heritage Action Zone (HS HAZ) is a four-year partnership programme between Historic England, B&NES and Keynsham Town Council.