Salisbury
Salisbury shown within Wiltshire
Population	45,000 (2006)
OS grid reference	SU145305
District	Salisbury
Shire county	Wiltshire
Region	South West
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	SALISBURY
Postcode district	SP
Dialling code	01722
Police	Wiltshire
Fire	Wiltshire
Ambulance	Great Western
UK Parliament	Salisbury
European Parliament	South West England
List of places: UK • England • Wiltshire

Coordinates: 51°04′26″N 1°47′37″W / 51.074, -1.7936 Map of Zimbabwe showing the location of Harare. ... Places and things known as Salisbury include: // In the United Kingdom: Salisbury, United Kingdom, Wiltshire, England Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury (district), Wiltshire Diocese of Salisbury Salisbury Racecourse Salisbury Plain Salisbury Dock Salisbury Crags, in Holyrood Park, Scotland In Australia: Salisbury, South Australia City of Salisbury, South Australia Salisbury Interchange, South Australia... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 504 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (600 × 714 pixels, file size: 326 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Red_pog2. ... Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... Salisbury is a local government district in Wiltshire, England. ... Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are one of the four levels of English administrative division used for the purposes of local government. ... Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... South West England is one of the regions of England. ... Constituent countries is a phrase used, often by official institutions, in contexts in which a number of countries make up a larger entity or grouping, concerning these countries; thus the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has used the phrase in reference to the parts of former Yugoslavia... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The SP postcode area, also known as the Salisbury postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Andover, Fordingbridge, Gillingham, Salisbury, Shaftesbury and Tidworth in England. ... +44 redirects here. ... Wiltshire Constabulary is the police force covering Wiltshire and Swindon in south-west England. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... The Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is the county-wide, statutory emergency fire and rescue service for the ceremonial county of Wiltshire, England. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides services in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire in the South West England region. ... The United Kingdom House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). ... Salisbury is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... The constituency (first used 2004) within England; Gibraltar is in the inset. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a list of cities, towns and villages in the ceremonial county of Wiltshire, England. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Salisbury (IPA: /ˈsɒlzbri, ˈsɔːlzbri/ or IPA: [ˈzɔːwzbri] — moving from RP to local dialect) is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England. The city forms the largest part of the Salisbury district. It has also been called New Sarum to distinguish it from the original site of settlement at Salisbury, Old Sarum, but this alternative name is not in common use. Similarly, a native of Salisbury may be known as a "Sarumite"^{[citation needed]}, but this term is also not commonly used. In 1990 Salisbury was twinned with Saintes in France, and in 2006 with Xanten in Germany. The city is located in the south-east of Wiltshire, at the edge of Salisbury Plain. Note: This page or section contains IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. ... The West Country dialects and West Country accents are generic terms applied to any of several English dialects and accents used by much of the indigenous population of the southwestern part of England, the area popularly known as the West Country. ... Historically, city status in England and Wales was associated with the presence of a cathedral, such as York Minster. ... Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Salisbury is a local government district in Wiltshire, England. ... Woodcut of Old Sarum as it was during its height Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury, England, with evidence of human habitation as early as 3000 BC. It sits on a hill about two miles (3km) north of modern Salisbury on the west side of... Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Saintes is a town and commune in France, in the Charente-Maritime département, of which it is a sous-préfecture. ... Xanten (IPA: ) is a historic town in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany, located in the district of Wesel. ... This article is about the plateau in southern England; Salisbury Plain is also an area on South Georgia Island. ...

Salisbury railway station serves the city, and is the crossing point between the West of England Main Line and the Wessex Main Line making it a regional interchange. Exterior of Salisbury railway station Salisbury Station is a railway station serving the city of Salisbury, UK. The station is the crossing point of the West of England Main Line between London and Exeter and the Wessex Main Line between Bristol and Southampton. ... The West of England Main Line is the British railway line from London Waterloo to Exeter. ... The Wessex Main Line is the railway line from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton. ...

Salisbury is at the confluence of five rivers: the Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne are tributary to the Avon (Brythonic for 'river'), which flows to the south coast and into the sea at Christchurch, Dorset. The River Nadder is one of the famous chalk stream rivers of southern England, much sought after by fly fishermen because of its clear waters and abundance of brown trout. ... The River Ebble is one the five rivers of the English city of Salisbury. ... The River Wylye is a tributary of the River Avon in Wiltshire. ... The River Bourne is a river in the English county of Wiltshire, and a tributary of the River Avon. ... Look up tributary in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The River Avon is a river in the county of Hampshire in the south of England. ... The Brythonic languages (or Brittonic languages) form one of the two branches of the Insular Celtic language family. ... Christchurch is a borough and town in Dorset on the English Channel coast, adjoining Bournemouth in the west, with the New Forest to the east. ...

History

The location was chosen for a settlement because of the abundance of water. The city's origins go back to the Iron Age. The Romans called it "Sorviodunum". In modern Welsh the city is Caersallog. There was a battle between the West Saxons and the Britons here, after which the place was called "Searoburh". The Normans built a castle and called it "Searesbyrig" or "Seresberi". By 1086, in the Domesday Book, it was called "Salesberie". The site of the castle is now known as Old Sarum. Old Sarum was a rotten borough that was abolished as at the time, one MP represented three households. The bury element is a form of borough, which has cognates in words and place names throughout the Germanic languages. For a fuller explanation, see borough. Iron Age Axe found on Gotland This article is about the archaeological period known as the Iron Age, for the mythological Iron Age see Iron Age (mythology). ... For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ... Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ... For other uses, see Saxon (disambiguation). ... Norman conquests in red. ... A line drawing entitled Domesday Book from Andrew Williamss Historic Byways and Highways of Old England. ... Woodcut of Old Sarum as it was during its height Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury, England, with evidence of human habitation as early as 3000 BC. It sits on a hill about two miles (3km) north of modern Salisbury on the west side of... The term rotten borough referred to a parliamentary borough or constituency in Great Britain and Ireland which, due to size and population, was controlled and used by a patron to exercise undue and unrepresentative influence within parliament. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a parliament. ... The Germanic languages are a group of related languages constituting a branch of the Indo-European (IE) language family. ... Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Salisbury Cathedral from the Cathedral Close. At 123 metres (404 feet), the spire is the tallest in the UK.

The origins of the name "Sarum" are obscure. It most likely derives from the fact that Sarum came into use when documents were written in contracted Latin. It was easier to write Sar with a stroke over the "r", than write the complete word "Saresberie". That mark was also the common symbol for the Latin termination "um". Hence "Sar" with a stroke over the r was copied as "SarUM". One of the first known uses of "Sarum" is on the seal of Saint Nicholas Hospital, Salisbury, which was in use in 1239. Bishop Wyville (1330-1375) was the first Bishop to describe himself "episcopus Sarum".^[1] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (716x1118, 240 KB) The spire of Salisbury Cathedral seen from the Cathedral yard. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (716x1118, 240 KB) The spire of Salisbury Cathedral seen from the Cathedral yard. ... Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds by John Constable c. ... For other uses, see Cathedral (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Latin (disambiguation). ...

Great West Front of Salisbury Cathedral

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The Cathedral

The first cathedral was built at Old Sarum by St Bishop Osmund between 1075 and 1092. A larger building was built on the same site in c.1120. However, deteriorating relations between the clergy and the military at Old Sarum led to the decision to re-site the cathedral elsewhere. Thus the city of New Sarum, known as Salisbury, was founded in 1220, and the building of the new cathedral begun by Bishop Richard Poore in that year. The main body was completed in only 38 years and is a masterpiece of Early English architecture. Some stones which make up the cathedral came from Old Sarum, others from the Chilmark Quarries from where they were floated down the River Nadder in small boats. The 123 metre (404 feet) spire was built later and is the tallest spire in the UK. Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds by John Constable c. ... St Osmund (d. ... Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds by John Constable c. ... Richard Poore (d. ... Salisbury Cathedral, built c. ... Chilmark Quarries (grid reference ST974312) is a 9. ... The River Nadder is one of the famous chalk stream rivers of southern England, much sought after by fly fishermen because of its clear waters and abundance of brown trout. ...

The cathedral is built on a gravel bed with unusually shallow foundations of 18 inches upon wooden faggots: the site is supposed to have been selected by shooting an arrow from Old Sarum, although this can only be legend as the distance is over three kilometres. It is sometimes claimed the arrow hit a white deer, which continued to run and died on the spot where the Cathedral now exists.

The cathedral's library contains the best preserved of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta. Julio Pérez Ferrero Library - Cúcuta, Colombia A modern-style library in Chambéry A library is a collection of information, sources, resources, and services: it is organized for use and maintained by a public body, an institution, or a private individual. ... This article is about the English charter issued in 1215. ...

In 1386, a large mechanical clock was installed at Salisbury Cathedral, the oldest surviving mechanical clock in Britain.

The City

In 1219 Richard Poore, the then Bishop of Sarum decided to establish a new town and cathedral on an estate in his possession (confusingly known as Veteres Sarisberias - Old Salisburys) in the valley, on the banks of the River Avon. A new town, planned community or planned city is a city, town, or community that was designed from scratch, and grew up more or less following the plan. ...

The town was laid out in a grid pattern, and work started in 1220, with the cathedral commencing the following year.

The town developed rapidly, and by the 14th Century was the foremost town in Wiltshire.

The city wall surrounds the Close and was built in the 14th century. There are five gates in the wall; four are original, known as the High Street Gate, St Ann's Gate, the Queen's Gate, and St Nicholas's Gate. A fifth was created in the 19th century to allow access to Bishop Wordsworth's School located inside the Cathedral Close. A room located above St Ann's Gate is where the composer Handel stayed, and whilst there wrote several works. During the Great Plague of London, Charles II held court in the Close. Bishop Wordsworths School is a Church of England boys day grammar school located in the centre of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. ... HANDEL was the code-name for the UKs National Attack Warning System in the Cold War. ... A bill of mortality for the plague year of 1665. ... Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. ...

The novel Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd, is an imaginary retelling of the history of Salisbury. Sarum (or laterly titled Sarum: The Novel of England) is a work of historical fiction by Edward Rutherfurd and first published in 1987. ... Edward Rutherfurd is the author of a series of books chronicling the history of settlements through their development. ...

Economy

The 15th century Poultry Cross in the Market Place originally marked the section of the market trading in poultry.

Salisbury holds a market on Tuesdays and Saturdays and has held markets regularly since 1227. In the 15th century the Market Place was dotted with stone crosses marking the centres for certain trades and goods. Today only the Poultry Cross remains, to which flying buttresses were added in 1852. Market, Salisbury, England, 2004-07-24. ... Market, Salisbury, England, 2004-07-24. ... A marketplace is the space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates. ... Flying buttresses at Bath Abbey, Bath, England. ...

In 1226, King Henry III granted the Bishop of Salisbury a charter to hold a fair lasting 8 days from the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (15 August). Over the centuries the dates for the fair have moved around, but in its modern guise, a funfair is now held in the Market Place for three days from the third Monday in October. However, there is still an ancient law stating that the fair can be held in the Cathedral Close. Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272) was the son and successor of John Lackland as King of England, reigning for fifty-six years from 1216 to his death. ... Arms of the Bishop of Salisbury The Bishop of Salisbury is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Salisbury in the Province of Canterbury. ... Roundabouts (or carousels) are traditional attractions, often seen at fairs. ... The Assumption has been a subject of Christian art for centuries. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A travelling funfair has many attractions, including adult or thrill rides, childrens rides, and sideshows consisting of games of skill, strength, or luck. ...

The world famous Stonehenge prehistoric stone circle is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Salisbury and greatly aids the local economy. The city itself, Old Sarum and the original cathedral also attract visitors. For other uses, see Stonehenge (disambiguation). ... Prehistory (Greek words προ = before and ιστορία = history) is the period of human history prior to the advent of writing (which marks the beginning of recorded history). ... Swinside stone circle, in the Lake District, England. ...

Shopping centres include The Old George Mall, The Maltings, and Winchester Street. Major employers include Salisbury District Hospital, Friends Provident and pyrotechnics company Pains Wessex. Salisbury District Hospital is a hospital located in the town of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. ... Friends Provident plc (LSE: FP.) manages a life assurance business mainly based in the United Kingdom and with offices throughout the world. ...

Culture

Salisbury High Street

Salisbury was an important centre for music in the 18th century. The grammarian James Harris, a friend of Handel, directed concerts at the Assembly Rooms for almost 50 years up to his death in 1780 with many of the most famous musicians and singers of the day performing there.^[2] Salisbury has a strong artistic community, with galleries situated in the city centre, including one in the public library. In the 18th century, John Constable made a number of celebrated landscape paintings featuring the cathedral spire and the surrounding countryside. Salisbury's annual International Arts Festival, held in late May to early June, provides a programme of theatre, live music, dance, public sculpture, street performance and art exhibitions. High Street, Salisbury, England, 2004-07-24. ... High Street, Salisbury, England, 2004-07-24. ... James Harris (July 20, 1709 - December 22, 1780), English grammarian, was born at Salisbury. ... HANDEL was the code-name for the UKs National Attack Warning System in the Cold War. ... A self portrait by John Constable John Constable (11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English Romantic painter. ... Landscape art depicts scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests. ...

Some buildings in Salisbury are reputed to be haunted. Ghost tours are popular with locals and visitors. One such building is the local Odeon cinema located in the House of John Halle. It is the oldest building in the UK to contain a cinema. For other uses, see Ghost (disambiguation). ...

Geography

Salisbury is located in a valley. The geology of the area, like much of South Wiltshire and Hampshire, is largely chalk. The rivers that flow through the city have been redirected and along with landscaping have been used to feed into public gardens. They are popular in the summer, particularly Queen Elizabeth Gardens as the water there is shallow and slow-flowing enough to enter safely. Close to Queen Elizabeth Gardens are water meadows, the water is controlled by weirs. Because of the low-lying land, the rivers are prone to flooding particularly during the winter months. The Town Path, a walkway that links Harnham with the rest of the city, is at times unpassable. Fljótsdalur in East Iceland, a rather flat valley In geology, a valley (also called a vale or dale) is a depression with predominant extent in one direction. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... For other uses, see Hampshire (disambiguation). ... The Needles, situated on the Isle Of Wight, are part of the extensive Southern England Chalk Formation. ... The bridge and weir mechanism at Sturminster Newton on the River Stour, Dorset. ...

A frequent cause of concern to the people of Salisbury is the lack of adequate roads. There is no motorway that links the ports of Southampton and Bristol meaning that all traffic must pass through the city. Motorway symbol in UK, France and Ireland. ... For other uses, see Port (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Southampton (disambiguation). ... This article is about the English city. ...

The closest town is Wilton which is the former county town of Wiltshire. To the north the town of Amesbury, which includes Stonehenge. Other places, to the west of the city, include Barford St Martin, Tisbury and Gillingham (Dorset). To the east can be found the garrison town of Tidworth, and slightly further lies Andover. Alderbury and Romsey are to the south, as is Salisbury's largest neighbour, Southampton. Finally to the north are Warminster and Westbury. , Wilton is a town in Wiltshire, (of which it was once the county town), England, with a rich heritage dating back to the Anglo-Saxons. ... See also Amesbury, Massachusetts. ... For other uses, see Stonehenge (disambiguation). ... A compass rose with west highlighted This article refers to the cardinal direction; for other uses see West (disambiguation). ... This small village is about 2 miles from Wilton, & is situated in a quiet location on the junction of the A30 and the B3089. ... Tisbury may be a reference to: Tisbury, a town on the Massachusetts island of Marthas Vineyard Tisbury, a village in the English county of Wiltshire This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Gillingham is a town in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, England. ... This page is a candidate to be copied to Wiktionary. ... Tidworth is a town in south-east Wiltshire, England with a growing civilian population. ... Statistics Population: 52,000 Ordnance Survey OS grid reference: SU3645 Administration District: Test Valley Region: South East England Constituent country: England Sovereign state: United Kingdom Other Ceremonial county: Hampshire Historic county: Hampshire Services Police force: Hampshire Constabulary Fire and rescue: {{{Fire}}} Ambulance: South Central Post office and telephone Post town... Alderbury & Whaddon is a small village 5 miles outside of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England with a population of about 5,000. ... This article is about the market town in England. ... This article is about the English town. ... , Westbury is a town and civil parish (population 11,135 in the 2001 census) in the west of the English county of Wiltshire, most famous for the Westbury White Horse. ...

To the north and east is Salisbury Plain. Much of this area is used by the military for manoeuvres and weaponry testing. There is a military aviation base at Middle Wallop, a civil airfield at Thruxton and another airfield at Old Sarum where the experimental aircraft the Edgley Optica was developed and tested. This article is about the plateau in southern England; Salisbury Plain is also an area on South Georgia Island. ... Aviation encompasses all the activities relating to airborne devices created by human ingenuity, generally known as aircraft. ... Middle Wallop is a small village located in Hampshire, England. ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... Thruxton is just off the A303 five miles (8 km) West of Andover. ... Edgley Optica (source: Edgley Aircraft) The Edgley EA-7 Optica was a British light aircraft designed for observation work, intended as as a low-cost alternative to helicopters, retailing originally at around US$200,000. ...

Leisure

Salisbury Racecourse with the cathedral in the distance.

• The Bishop's Walk on the edge of the city provides excellent views.

• The city has a football team, Salisbury City F.C., and a rugby team.

• The Five Rivers Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool is located just outside of the ring road and was opened in 2002.

• The local theatre is the Playhouse.

• Salisbury is well-supplied with pubs. One, 'The Haunch of Venison', overlooking the market, still operates from a fourteenth century building. One of its attractions is a mummified hand, supposedly severed during a game of cards. The hand vanished on March 16, 2004 but later reappeared under mysterious circumstances and can still be seen. [1].

• The City Hall is a multi-purpose entertainment venue and hosts comedy, musical performances as well as seminars and conventions.

• Salisbury Racecourse is a flat racing course to the south-west of the city.

• Salisbury Arts Centre has exhibitions, workshops and an underground music scene with bands playing most weekends.

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Media

Salisbury is served by its own radio station, Spire FM. BBC Radio Wiltshire is a regional station for the whole of the county. The Salisbury Journal is the local newspaper. The Salibury Journal is the local Newspaper for the Salisbury Area. ...

Local event information can be found on The Best of Salisbury website

Salisbury falls into the BBC's southern region. Commercial TV is supplied by Meridian.

Salisbury now has its own On Demand Video TV Station called Vision News TV found at [2] It serves West Hampshire, South Wiltshire and North Dorset; providing local news, views and stories affecting the area. While most of the material is professionally produced, the station encourages the public to submit their own videos, photos and written reports.

Areas within and around Salisbury

Although there has probably been some form of human habitation in the Harnham area since the Iron Age, Harnham has now become a suburb of the cathedral City of Salisbury in Wiltshire. ... Odstock is a village in the county of Wiltshire, two miles (3. ... Although there has probably been some form of human habitation in the Harnham area since the Iron Age, Harnham has now become a suburb of the cathedral City of Salisbury in Wiltshire. ...

Trivia

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• Ex-prime minister Edward (Ted) Heath lived and died in Salisbury. He lived in the Cathedral Close. His funeral took place in the cathedral and was attended by many respected political figures.
• The Debenhams department store is said to be haunted by Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham. The store is on the site where he was beheaded in 1483.
• Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, was formerly named Salisbury.
• The BBC TV series Archer's Goon was filmed in Salisbury.
• There is a sundial in St Thomas's Square.
• Old Sarum was the first place William the Conqueror visited having defeated King Harold at Hastings.
• The former Iron Maiden vocalist, Paul Di'Anno lives in Salisbury.
• The actor Anthony Daniels (who played C3PO in all 6 Star Wars films) was born there.
• John Levine (Real name John Anthony Blake), who played Sergeant Benton in Doctor Who, was born and brought up in Salisbury.
• The 'New age' Entertainer Barry Mung was born in Salisbury and lived there for many years.
• Ralph Fiennes lived in Salisbury and went to Bishop Wordsworth's School in the Cathedral close, as did rugby international Richard Hill
• Nobel prize winner and author of The Lord of the Flies, William Golding worked as a teacher at Salisbury's Bishop Wordsworth's School.
• Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower are said to have met in the small room at the front of the pub whilst planning the D-Day landings.

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References

1. ^ Victoria History of Wiltshire Vol. VI, pp. 93-94
2. ^ Music and Theatre in Handel's World: The Family Papers of James Harris 1732-1780, by Donald Burrows and Rosemary Dunhill, Oxford University Press, USA (March 29, 2002)

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• www.history.ac.uk with dates of charter for medieval fair.

James Harris (July 20, 1709 - December 22, 1780), English grammarian, was born at Salisbury. ...

External links

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For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 372 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (663 × 1069 pixels, file size: 113 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... , Bath is a small city in Somerset, England most famous for its historic baths fed by three hot springs. ... This article is about the British city. ... The City of Bradford Metropolitan District is a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire with city status. ... Brighton & Hove (or Brighton and Hove) is a unitary authority area and city on the south coast of England. ... This article is about the English city. ... This article is about the city in England. ... The City of Canterbury is a local government district with city status in Kent, England. ... The City of Carlisle is a local government district with city status in Cumbria, England. ... Chester is a local government district in Cheshire, North West England, with the status of a city. ... For the larger local government district, see Chichester (district). ... For other uses, see Coventry (disambiguation). ... Derby (pronounced dar-bee ) is a city in the East Midlands of England. ... Durham is a local government district and city in County Durham. ... Statistics Population: 15,102 Ordnance Survey OS grid reference: TL535799 Administration District: East Cambridgeshire Shire county: Cambridgeshire Region: East of England Constituent country: England Sovereign state: United Kingdom Other Ceremonial county: Cambridgeshire Historic county: Cambridgeshire Services Police force: Ambulance service: East of England Post office and telephone Post town: ELY... The city of Exeter is the county town of Devon, in the southwest of England, also known as the West Country. ... This article is about the city of Gloucester in England; for other uses see Gloucester (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Hereford (disambiguation). ... Hull or Kingston upon Hull is a British city situated on the north bank of the Humber estuary. ... The City of Lancaster (2002 population: 133,914) is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. ... The City of Leeds is a metropolitan district with city status within the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, England, with a population of 726,939. ... This article discusses Leicester in England. ... Not to be confused with Litchfield. ... Lincoln (pronounced //) is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England. ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... Motto: Domine dirige nos Latin: Lord, guide us Shown within Greater London Sovereign state Constituent country Region Greater London Status City and Ceremonial County Admin HQ Guildhall Government  - Leadership see text  - Mayor David Lewis  - MP Mark Field  - London Assembly John Biggs Area  - Total 1. ... The City of Westminster is a borough of London, England with city status. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ... Norwich (pronounced IPA: ) is a city in East Anglia, in Eastern England. ... For other uses, see Nottingham (disambiguation). ... This article is about the city of Oxford in England. ... This article is about the city in the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the city of Plymouth in England. ... For other places with the same name, see Portsmouth (disambiguation). ... This article is about Preston, Lancashire. ... Ripon is a small cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England. ... , St Albans is the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans in southern Hertfordshire, England, around 22 miles (35km) north of central London. ... The City of Salford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. ... For other uses, see Salisbury (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sheffield (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Southampton (disambiguation). ... This page is about Stoke-on-Trent in England. ... The City of Sunderland is a metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear in North East England. ... Truro (pronounced ; Cornish: Truru) is a city in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. ... This article discusses the metropolitan district and named the City of Wakefield. ... For other uses, see Wells (disambiguation). ... Winchester is a local government district in Hampshire, England, with city status. ... Wolverhampton is a city in the historic county of Staffordshire and metropolitan county of the West Midlands. ... This article is about the city of Worcester in England. ... York shown within England Coordinates: , Sovereign state Constituent country Region Yorkshire and the Humber Ceremonial county North Yorkshire Admin HQ York City Centre Founded 71 City Status 71 Government  - Type Unitary Authority, City  - Governing body City of York Council  - Leadership: Leader & Executive  - Executive: Liberal Democrat  - MPs: Hugh Bayley (L) John...
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