Salisbury sister city bond rekindled as U.S. guests visit Guildhall
REPRESENTATIVES from Salisbury’s sister city, Salisbury in North Carolina, visited the city this week. The transatlantic trip was made to…
Salisbury to honour the fallen at VJ 80 celebrations
SALISBURY’S War Memorial will host the 80th anniversary commemorations of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) later this month. People…
Looking back: When a Salisbury druid knighted Ozzy Osbourne
THE Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, once went on a mission to become knighted by a Salisbury druid. The…
How Wiltshire is YOUR surname?
WILTSHIRE folk are rightly proud of their roots – and now residents can find out just how Wiltshire their…
Stonehenge bluestones were moved from Wales by humans NOT glaciers, new research claims
BOULDERS at Stonehenge are believed to have been taken to the site by humans and not by glaciers as…
Fovant Badge Society’s Drumhead Service draws hundreds in tribute to First World War fallen
THE trustees of the Fovant Badge Society (FBS) held their annual Drumhead Service of Remembrance earlier this month. More than…
Salisbury candle float to mark 80th anniversary of nuclear bombings in Japan
CANDLES will float down the River Avon in Salisbury next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the nuclear…
Fears Stonehenge byways could be closed for this year’s autumn equinox
THERE are increasing concerns that the byways surrounding Stonehenge could be closed for the autumn equinox this year. This comes…
Wilton church invites public to help restore a piece of history
A WILTON church is set to open to the public later this month as part of…
Work starts on new learning centre and neolithic classroom at Stonehenge
ENGLISH Heritage (EH) has started work on a project to bring history to life for its thousands of visitors. The…