Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has a major office in Bath, is to help mark the Royal Crescent’s 250th anniversary by sponsoring the exhibition A View from the Crescent.
The exhibition looks back at Bath’s love affair with the iconic landmark and the part it has played in inspiring some of Britain’s literary and artistic greats.
The first stone of the Royal Crescent was laid on May 19, 1767 and 250 years later visitors still flock to the impressive building and symbol of Bath, famous for its almost countless appearances in films and TV programmes.
A View from the Crescent features paintings, prints and photographs showing how artists over the years have responded to the beauty of the building and its setting. The exhibition will run from June 24 to November 19.
Bath office partner Andrew Sandiford said: “The Royal Crescent is an internationally renowned landmark that attracts visitors from around the world, and my firm is delighted to be playing its part in its 250-year celebrations.
“Like the Royal Crescent, Bishop Fleming’s professional services are built on firm and long-standing foundations, rich in strength and integrity.”
Bath Preservation Trust chief executive Caroline Kay said: “We are delighted to have Bishop Fleming on board, supporting the exhibition and helping us celebrate the 250th anniversary of this iconic building.
“Partnerships with the city’s business community strengthen our ability, as a charity, to engage with local residents and visitors alike, helping them interpret the rich history and culture of our World Heritage city.”
Andrew Sandiford added: “The firm shares the vision of the Bath Preservation Trust in ensuring our great city remains an important and influential centre, based on an abundance of historic beauty that helps to form the foundation for a wealth of forward-looking businesses and people generating a culture of innovation and enterprise in the city.”
Bishop Fleming, Bath’s largest accountancy firm, celebrates its own centennial in 2019.
The firm’s own origins can be traced back to 1919 when Frank Bishop, working at the Ministry of Munitions, met the man who would give the firm the second half of its name – Fleming. After the war, Frank Bishop struck out on his own, creating a firm that has become one of the region’s leading accounting firms with a £20m turnover and seven offices.
Pictured, from left: Andrew Sandiford, partner, Bishop Fleming; Amy Frost, curator, Beckford’s Tower & Trust Collections manager; Caroline Kay, chief executive of Bath Preservation Trust; Christine Tuckerman, partner, Bishop Fleming; and Thomas Sheppard, chairman of Bath Preservation Trust
