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Behind the Scenes at the Odeon in Salisbury - from Medieval Rebels to Stars of the Silver Screen
One of the most fascinating late Medieval buildings in Salisbury is the house of John Halle, a wealthy local wool merchant. Built in the...
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Annual History Festivals in the UK
England is a country which takes its history very seriously, so it is not surprising that there are so many history festivals on offer,...
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The Chalke History Festival 2025
Chalke History Festival is without doubt now one of the highlights of the summer events calendar and this year it will take place from...
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The Chalke History Festival 2024
The busy weekend got off to a good start with sunshine and a brilliant blue sky on Saturday. Families were queuing early to get into the...
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UNCOVERING THE MAP OF AUSTRALIA IN COMPTON CHAMERLAYNE, WILTSHIRE
Wiltshire is renowned for its historic white horses and chalk badges carved high into the hillsides. The military badges carved into the...
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THE NATURAL WORLD OF STONEHENGE
Stonehenge sits on Salisbury Plain, a unique chalk ridge which covers much of Wiltshire and which is left mostly undisturbed as it is...
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OAK APPLE DAY IN GREAT WISHFORD - GROVELY, GROVELY, GROVELY, AND ALL GROVELY!
The 29th of May is a special occasion for the places across the country who celebrate Oak Apple Day. In Great Wishford, just north of...
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THE SECRET GARDENS OF SALISBURY'S CATHEDRAL CLOSE
Salisbury's Cathedral Close is the biggest in the country and is home to a variety of houses from stately riverside properties to small...
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ST. GEORGE'S DAY IN SALISBURY
Salisbury is a city which takes St George's Day very seriously indeed, with an annual day of celebration in the Market Square which...
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