Documenting the secret history of Salisbury’s much-loved Playhouse
HOW did a secret plan to convert a chapel into a cinema lead to the founding of the Salisbury…
Finding the stories behind the image
By Salisbury Museum Volunteer, Alan Clarke (all photos courtesy of The Salisbury Museum). THE Salisbury Museum image archive contains nearly…
Do you remember when it used to snow in Salisbury?
By Salisbury Museum Volunteer, Alan Clarke (all photos courtesy of The Salisbury Museum) The Salisbury Museum image archive has a…
When Olivier graced the boards: book details history of the Playhouse
By Faith Eckersall. It’s not often you get the chance to see one of Hollywood’s greatest stars in Salisbury. But that’s…
For Stan, the Castle Street spitfire brings back memories of service
Words by Faith Eckersall. There are very good reasons why the Spitfire is the most famous British plane ever made….
Harnham Scout group celebrates 90th anniversary of first meeting
Mark Warner, Scout Leader 4th Salisbury, provides a history of the 4th Salisbury (Harnham) Scout Group. This year, the 4th…
Unveiling of plaque marks site of First World War woodland memorial
AN official unveiling was due to be held at 3pm on Sunday, November 13, of a new memorial at…
Antiquity Scheme unearths the rogue traders of medieval life
THE Portable Antiquities Scheme was set up to allow members of the public to record their historical finds. It…
National Trust members continue support for Stonehenge Tunnel
MEMBERS have voted against changing the National Trust’s position regarding the Stonehenge Tunnel project at its recent AGM. The project…
Deplorable destitution: Village life in Winterslow in the 19th Century
By Terry Grace. By 1845, the hilltop village of Winterslow was dying and destitute, a victim of the Inclosures Act….