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Ancient Roman ruins with low stone walls stand on a green lawn beneath a cloudy sky, with distant trees and an earthen mound in the background.

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Old Sarum: The Ghost City That Sent Two MPs to Parliament with Just Eleven Voters

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A grand, tall interior view of a cathedral with multiple levels of ornate stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and detailed stonework.

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When Salisbury Was England's Cutlery Capital: The Forgotten Steel Industry That Put the City on the Map

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A red brick office building with several windows and roof lights features a 'for sale' sign hanging on the front.

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Salisbury's Secret Spitfire Workshops: How the City Built Nearly 2,000 Aircraft in Requisitioned Garages

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A grand Anglican cathedral interior features soaring arched ceilings, ornate stained-glass windows, and light gray stone walls, with vibrant red flowers in the foreground.

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The 1220 Exodus: Why Bishop Richard Poore Abandoned Old Sarum and Resettled Salisbury on a Riverside Grid

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A low-angle view showcases the intricate spire and upper levels of a historic stone cathedral, contrasted against a bright blue sky with sparse clouds.

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Salisbury Cathedral: The 38-Year Medieval Build That Gave Britain Its Tallest Spire and an Original Magna Carta

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026