History

Salisbury’s Charter Sunday to blend historic tradition with family fun

SALISBURY will step back through nearly eight centuries of history next month as the city comes together to mark…

Town receives MP’s backing in bid for cultural recognition

AMESBURY is aiming to raise its national profile by bidding for Town of Culture status with its ambitions receiving…

Philanthropist donates historic £10 million to National Trust

THE NATIONAL Trust has received a historic £10 million donation giving the charity unprecedented flexibility to tackle some of…

Pub conducts paranormal probe after strange occurrences

WHEN the doors of the historic New Inn in Amesbury closed for the night earlier this month, the pub…

Salisbury Cathedral tops new list of best things to do in the city

A NEW visitor-data report has revealed the top ten things to do in and around Salisbury. MG Timber and Online…

Avebury Manor will re-open this weekend. Picture: National Trust

Avebury Manor to re-open this weekend – two years after flooding disaster

AVEBURY Manor will re-open for the first time in two years – especially for Christmas. The National Trust-run property is…

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Talk to find out more about Pewsey’s White Horse

WILTSHIRE is well known for its abundance of iconic white horse landmarks – and an upcoming…

People will be able to learn more about the bible thanks to an upcoming talk Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Sarum Master Bible to go back on display at Salisbury Cathedral with special talk and workshop

A MEDIEVAL manuscript expert will be coming to Salisbury Cathedral to hold a talk about the…

The new book with the phallic bluestone, right Pictures: Terence Meaden

Stonehenge’s true purpose uncovered as new book dispels myth it was a place for the dead

A NEW book by a professor who has extensively studied Stonehenge and other megalithic sites reveals…

An archive print of the cathedral by T Hearne, engraved by W Byrne and J Sparrow 1790 Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Special service marks 800 years of worship at Salisbury Cathedral

MORE than 300 people attended a special service at the weekend to mark 800 impressive years…