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A Grade I listed Church of England parish church in central Salisbury, founded in the early 13th century and rebuilt in the 15th century. It was founded as a small chapel built by Bishop Poore for workers on the cathedral. It was later expanded and dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury. The church features a 15th-century doom painting above the chancel arch, a rebuilt chancel, and a tower with an unusual pyramid roof. It underwent significant restoration during the 19th century, including the removal of pews and the installation of a new altar and organ. The church has strong historical ties with Salisbury Cathedral, and its parish was merged with St Edmund’s in 1974.
St Thomas's Church is a Church of England parish church in central Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. The church was founded in the early 13th century and rebuilt in the 15th century at the expense of the city's prosperous merchants. Above the chancel arch is a large doom painting from the late 15th century or early 16th. The building is Grade I listed.
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Theatre built in 1976 and features a 517-seat Main House, a 149-seat Salberg Studio, a rehearsal room, a café, and community and education spaces. It is funded by Arts Council England, Wiltshire Council, and Salisbury City Council. The Main House hosts between eight and ten own or co-produced plays each year, in addition to touring productions and events during the Salisbury International Arts Festival.
A Georgian era townhouse with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. It was built by Thomas Mompesson and later renovated by his son Charles in the early 18th century. The house reflects the Queen Anne style and features notable architectural influences from Christopher Wren. It houses exceptional Georgian plasterwork and carvings, as well as collections of 18th-century drinking glasses and ceramics. The house, bequeathed to the National Trust in 1975, also served as a filming location for the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.
Located in The Wardrobe, a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1254 and rebuilt in the 15th century. The museum houses the combined collections of the Royal Berkshire Regiment and the Wiltshire Regiment, which were previously held at Brock Barracks in Reading and Le Marchant Barracks in Devizes. Acquired by the museum trustees in 1981, The Wardrobe became a military museum in 1982, initially named the Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment Museum, and it now showcases a wide range of artefacts from both regiments.
A 13th century medieval canonry now maintained by volunteers as a Grade II* listed building with beautiful surrounding gardens.
Constructed between 1220 and 1258 to replace the previous cathedral at Old Sarum, this Gothic-style cathedral has the highest spire in the United Kingdom at 404 feet (123 metres). Cathedral services take place daily and opening times can vary at short notice depending on services. The cathedral close is especially beautiful with fine lawns surrounded by elegant and historic buildings. There are daily 90-minute guided tours up the tower (extra payment). It is not for those scared of heights, but the views are magnificent, and 60-minute floor tours led by volunteer guides.
This small but varied museum houses displays on the history of Salisbury, costume, ceramics, pictures and the Stonehenge Gallery. In Notes from a Small Island, Bill Bryson comments that "Salisbury museum is outstanding and I urge you to go there at once"!