History

Project Bloodhound at its launch event in 2019 Credit: Jules1982

Bloodhound, the story of a great British engineering adventure

Members of the Probus Club of Sarum Club were treated to a fascinating talk by their fellow member Alan…

A history festival with something for everyone Credit: Ash Mills

Chalke Valley History Festival: full programme announced, tickets on sale

The end of June signals the start of one of the most popular, and indeed successful, fixtures in the…

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Tutankhamun and the Splendours of Ancient Egypt at the Arts Society

The Arts Society Salisbury’s April lecture was given by Christopher Bradley on Tutankhamun and the Splendours of Ancient Egypt. Fifty…

Volunteers carefully packing items in the museum’s galleries ahead of the building restoration work

Salisbury museum decants ahead of lottery funded restoration project

By Katrina Ffiske The Salisbury Museum is undergoing a big change, Project Forward is a £5 million National Lottery Heritage…

The plaque will unveiled outside the Cosy Club, a building Francis Hale built

Blue plaque for Frances Hale set to be unveiled

Salisbury Civic Society and Salisbury Soroptimists will be unveiling a blue plaque dedicated to Frances Hale on 13 April…

The four remaining members of Silver Star Company staff: (l-r) Mary Dixon, Jack Parsons, who restored the bus shown with his wife, Yvonne Allen and Dave Ashburner

Famous Porton bus service takes one more trip down memory lane

Words and photo supplied by Terry Grace An outing on a restored 1960s bus kicked off celebrations for the 100th…

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Flying Boat Adventures at Probus Club of Sarum

The members of Probus Club of Sarum were treated to Sunderland flying boat adventures by club member Derek Riley…

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Salisbury in the medieval period revealed in museum archives

From The Salisbury Museum Blog by volunteer Jane Hanbidge In the medieval period (until about 1550) St Ann Street was…

The festival attracts visitors from all over the region (credit: Ash Mills)

Festival returns to Chalke Valley

With so much uncertainty in the world, history has never been more relevant. The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival,…

Rihanna Harris and Chris Burdon welcome visitors to Stonehenge for special early morning and late evening visits

Stonehenge special access hosts shortlisted for tourism award

A fantastic team of English Heritage staff who welcome people to Stonehenge early every morning and late into the…