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  Salisbury - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Salisbury (pronounced 'Solsbree' or 'Sauls-bree') is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England.
In 1990, Salisbury was twinned with Saintes in France and on the 23 April 2006, Xanten in Germany.
Salisbury Racecourse is a flat racing course to the south-west of the city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Salisbury,_Wiltshire   (1784 words)

  
 Salisbury - England's overlooked gem
Salisbury is easy to get to from London, is in the center of an area full of fascinating sights and experiences, and has a compact town center to explore with some lovely old buildings.
Salisbury, in Wiltshire, is a lovely town, and is suitable both as a day tour excursion from London and/or as a location to spend several nights in, while sightseeing around the town and surrounding area.
Salisbury Cathedral, seen here in a painting by famous British painter John Constable, is generally considered to be England’s finest medieval cathedral, and is unusual because it was all built at the same time with none of the subsequent additions of most other cathedrals.
www.thetravelinsider.info /britain/salisburyintroduction.htm   (1195 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
Wiltshire detached in Berkshire at Wokingham, Twyford and Swallowfield is administered by Wokingham Unitary Council.
Wiltshire is a land-locked county in central southern England, influenced by both Somerset to the west and Dorset to the south.
At its heart is Salisbury Plain, the vast expanse of chalk uplands, stretching roughly 20 miles from east to west and 12 miles from north to south.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/wiltshire.html   (816 words)

  
 Salisbury (Wiltshire) Travel Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Salisbury is a cathedral city in the county of Wiltshire, in the west of England.
Salisbury has a station on the secondary main line from London to Exeter.
Salisbury's area code is 01722 when dialed from within the UK or +441722 from outside the UK.
www.imakoopedia.org /en/article/Salisbury_(Wiltshire)   (444 words)

  
 Salisbury (England) - Wikitravel
Salisbury is a cathedral city in the English county of Wiltshire, in the heart of the West Country.
Salisbury has been a major regional cross-roads for thousands of years, and this is still the case today, with the A30, A36, A338, A345 and A360 main roads crossing here.
Salisbury is a major routeing point on the road network, and will be signed as a destination at the appropriate exits on the M3, M27, A4 and A303.
wikitravel.org /en/Salisbury_(Wiltshire)   (1256 words)

  
 Mushroom Guide to Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. Comprehensive Visitor Information for Salisbury
Salisbury Cathedral was built using the stone from the original cathedral at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum, the ruins of which can still be seen.
The award winning Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is well worth a visit, as is The Wardrobe (The Salisbury Museum of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment), the Queen Anne style Mompesson House, and Malmesbury House, which was partly designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Salisbury has a thriving arts and entertainment scene, with the Salisbury Playhouse, the City Hall Entertainment Centre, Salisbury Arts Centre, and the Odeon Cinema, with possibly the grandest cinema foyer in the country.
www.mushroompublishing.com /maps/salisbury.html   (249 words)

  
 Visit Wiltshire - accommodation, camping, places to stay, sight seeing wiltshire
Salisbury, Wiltshire's only city, had its origins in the massive Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum to the north of the present day city.
Salisbury and the surrounding area offers a range of outdoor activities to suit the whole family, from walking and cycling to a farm visit or hot air ballooning.
Salisbury and the surrounding area has a wide range of cafes, restaurants and pubs which are well known for their excellent food.
www.visitwiltshire.co.uk /pages/salisburyfeature.asp   (3268 words)

  
 The Wiltshire Web - Historical Wiltshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In the south, lies the magnificant Cathedral at Salisbury with its towering spire and in the north, the quaint charm of the villages of Lacock and Castle Combe.
Wilton, near Salisbury, was once the "heade town of Wessex and Wileshire" and it is said that the county originally grew out of Wilton.
Wiltshire smugglers were carrying illicit brandy when they were surprised by Excisemen.
www.wiltshire-web.co.uk /history/wilts.htm   (427 words)

  
 Wiltshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wiltshire economy benefits from the "M4 corridor effect", which attracts business, and the attractiveness of its countryside, villages and some of its towns which make it a desirable place to live, visit and work.
Wiltshire’s employment structure is distinctive in having a significantly higher number of people in various forms of manufacturing: especially electrical equipment and apparatus, food products, and beverages, furniture, rubber, and plastic goods than the national average.
Wiltshire is also distinctive in having a high proportion of its working age population who are economically active – (86.6% in 1999-2000), and its low unemployment rates.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wiltshire   (1372 words)

  
 The Wiltshire Web - Salisbury the Cathedral City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Situated at the confluence of four rivers, Salisbury is the only city within the county of Wiltshire.
Salisbury is one of the few Cathedrals built in the shape of a double cross with the arms of the transept branching off on either side.
The Cathedral is home to a wealth of history and many unique treasures including an ancient clock mechanism dating from 1386 and said to be the oldest piece of machinery still at work in Britain, if not the entire world.
www.wiltshire-web.co.uk /history/salem.htm   (294 words)

  
 Thomas Woodman (ca. 1535-after1574) - Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Jane1 was born in 1578 in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and was baptized in the Church at Corsham was baptized in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England on 1 November 1578
Robert as born in 1578 in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and was baptized in the Church at Corsham was baptized in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England on 1 November 1578
Jane2 was born in 1581 in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and was baptized in the Church at Corsham was baptized in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England on 18 March 1581
xenia.media.mit.edu /~kristin/fambly/Woodman/ThomasWoodman.html   (921 words)

  
 Rustic Cottage Laverstock Salisbury Wiltshire
Rustic Cottage is located about a mile from the centre of the historic city of Salisbury.
We have been operating a rental and self catering cottage in Laverstock for the past 20 years and pride ourselves on maintaining the establishment at a high standard.
Rustic Cottage Salisbury is available throughout the year and our weekly rates range from £295 to £385 in the low season and £395 to £515 in the high season.
www.rustic-cottage-salisbury.co.uk   (247 words)

  
 Salisbury Taxi - Professional Taxi Cab Service From Salisbury, Wiltshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Whether you are a resident of Salisbury or a visitor to the area, you need look no further than Salisbury Taxi for your transportation needs.
The staff at Salisbury Taxi are happy to pre-arrange trips for local and international clients alike.
Salisbury Taxi takes pride in the cleanliness of its vehicles and the professionalism of its drivers.
www.salisburytaxi.co.uk /index.htm   (202 words)

  
 SALISBURY LIB-DEMS: Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Salisbury LibDems Executive Committee are delighted to welcome Henry Curr as committee member with responsibility for youth and students.
LibDem representation for the Salisbury area on the County Council is significantly stronger nowadays.
Salisbury Liberal Democrat councillors, candidates, and supporters all endeavour to work towards the party's aims in all aspects of politics that we are involved in—at District or County Council level, or in elections for the Westminster or European parliaments—to help make our district, county, and country a better place to live in.
www.salisburylibdems.org.uk   (869 words)

  
 Genealogy and West Harnham, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This page is devoted to the village of West Harnham, Wiltshire, England, and covers the origin of its name, an outline of its history and geography and genealogical resources relating to the village.
The road through the village, passing to the east and north of the church is Middle Street, while from it and running north east towards Salisbury is a footpath across the water meadows and two river bridges.
The earliest evidence of human occupation of the Harnham area that I am aware of is an enclosure with storage pits on Harnham Hill which date from the Iron Age.
homepages.nildram.co.uk /~jimella/wharnham.htm   (2337 words)

  
 Edward Woodman (1574-1654) - Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Rebecca was born in December 1616 in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and was baptized at the Church in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England on 15 December 1616
Anna was born in November 1623 in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and was baptized at the Church in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England on 23 November 1623
Ruth was born in December 1625 in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and was baptized at the Church in Corsham Parish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England on 27 December 1625
xenia.media.mit.edu /~kristin/fambly/Woodman/EdwardWoodman1.html   (883 words)

  
 Hotels, Inns, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK.
The Kings Arms Hotel is situated in the heart of the city opposite Salisbury Cathedral at the St Ann's gate entrance to Cathedral Close and a minutes walk from the Old Market Square....
The Retreat Inn is situated in the centre of the medieval city of Salisbury and is one of the oldest coaching inns in Salisbury dating back to the 15th century and has played host to Lord Nelson.
Located halfway between Southampton & Salisbury the New Forest Lodge makes the ideal base for a weekend getaway to the New Forest, Winchester, Salisbury, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight, not to mention the many Yachting and beauty spots of the neighbouring counties of Hamp...
www.databrowse.co.uk /hotels/Wiltshire/Salisbury.html   (831 words)

  
 Recent News Items - Salisbury Cathedral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The highlight of Close Threads is Threads of Time, an exhibition in the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum between 1 July and 23 September to mark the centenary of the Embroiderers’ Guild, organised by the South West Regional branch of the Guild.
Salisbury Museum is an award-winning, friendly museum in a splendid Grade I listed building.
Tableaux depict the lives of people in and around Salisbury from 1750 to 1980, including a soldier and his bride at their Regency wedding and Victorian mothers supervising their children.
www.salisburycathedral.org.uk /news.php?id=178   (686 words)

  
 Salisbury hotels, Wiltshire England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Ridge, Redlynch, Redlynch, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2LN
Opposite Salisbury Cathedral, the Kings Arms is steeped in charm and surrounded by picture-book English countryside.
In the heart of rural Wiltshire, a few minutes away from the ancient mounds and henges of Salisbury Plain, close to the spires of Salisbury and Winchester, and an hour from beautiful Georgian Bath, lies The Angel at Hindon.
www.salisburyswebsite.co.uk /hotel   (578 words)

  
 Salisbury District Council | Partnerships
Salisbury Tourism Partnership has almost 300 members drawn from all sectors of the local industry, including accommodation, attractions, pubs and restaurants, shops, sport and leisure, arts and entertainment.
The aim of the Wiltshire and Swindon Rural Regeneration Partnership is to:
Wiltshire Market Towns Partnership is a three year capacity building program for market town regeneration in Wiltshire.
www.southwiltshire.com   (792 words)

  
 Salisbury Wiltshire England, travel information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The medieval city of Salisbury is best known for its glorious cathedral and close proximity to Stonehenge.
Its the kind of place that holds plenty of attraction with visitors, yet its large enough to never seem over run with tourists, even during the height of the summer months.
The other thing that Salisbury is famous for is its strong tradition of having a twice-weekly market.
www.salisburyswebsite.co.uk   (157 words)

  
 Salisbury District Council | Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
With its magnificent medieval cathedral, the world heritage site of Stonehenge and lots of other hidden jewels, South Wiltshire can rightly claim to be a first class place to be.
Salisbury District Council, The Council House, Bourne Hill, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UZ
Neighbouring councils: WiltshireWiltshire County Council
www.salisbury.gov.uk /tourism   (67 words)

  
 Salisbury District Council | South Wiltshire Citizen
The Summer edition of the South Wiltshire Citizen is packed with features on current projects and services.
We also explore how the council is working for young people, and how we are helping even more young couples get on the housing ladder, plus we report on the Vision for the future development of our city, and more.
The Citizen is Salisbury District Council's magazine for residents of South Wiltshire.
www.salisbury.gov.uk /council/communications/south-wiltshire-citizen   (468 words)

  
 Salisbury District Council | Salisbury District Council
Salisbury District Council has called on anyone with an interest in the future of Stonehenge to contribute to the public inquiry beginning in December.
The Department for Communities and Local Government has confirmed that Salisbury District Council is on the 2006 housing transfer list.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and speak at all of the above meetings.
www.salisbury.gov.uk   (350 words)

  
 Wiltshire County Council - Wiltshire Community History Get Book Information
Building work on the church began in 1264 and in 1269 Bishop de la Wyle founded a collegiate church here in 1269 to serve the newly created parish of St. Edmund.
In the early 1970s the church was declared redundant and a new use was found for an important building when it opened as an arts centre in 1975, a role which it still fulfills.
The parish registers, from 1560-1973 for births, 1559-1966 for marriages, and 1559-1973 for burials, are held in the Wiltshire and Swindon Record Office.
www.wiltshire.gov.uk /community/getchurch.php?id=477   (468 words)

  
 UK electricians based in Salisbury, Wiltshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Established in 1979 by John Mitchell as electricians working in and around Salisbury, JHM Electrical soon became well established with contracts from the local authority and Salisbury District Hospital besides local builders and the local public.
Today business is still flourishing with contracts in excess of £250,000 on the go but we also pride ourselves on still being able to attend to customers who we first worked for in the early years, no matter how small the jobs may be.
Also, as members of the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) our electricians are able to test and certify installations, a job that is increasing in importance with many insurance companies and mortgage lenders wanting proof of safe electrical installation.
www.jhmelectrical.co.uk   (202 words)

  
 GENUKI: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Salisbury is a cathedral city 82 miles SW of London.
Common to all parishes is a key to abbreviations and a description of church records and indexes for Wiltshire.
Information about non-conformist churches are on this page, but there are separate pages for the following Church of England churches: Salisbury Cathedral, St Edmund, St Martin, St Thomas.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/WIL/Salisbury/index.htm   (241 words)

  
 Salisbury Festival 2006
A celebration of the very best of local produce and cooking, including the Salisbury Food and Drink Fair in the Market Square on Sunday 24th September.
A cornucopia of local produce featuring Wiltshire Farmers’ Market stalls, food hall, beer and wine tent, demonstrations, entertainment, hog roast and barbecues, as well as food from Salisbury’s twin towns of Saintes and Xanthen.
Bring your leaflet to the food festival caravan on the Market Square on Sunday 24th and you’ll be entered for a prize draw to win a stunning hamper of luxury foods.
www.salisburyfestival.co.uk   (247 words)

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