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….
King Henry VIII and the colourful history of the parish register…
by Laura Manning. The Blackmore Vale Family History Group welcomed the secretary of the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society…
Halloween ‘Henge
FAMILIES are being urged to gather their little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Stonehenge this half…
Holmes at stones
THE world’s most famous detectives will be at the world’s most famous stone circle as they bid to solve…