Salisbury Cathedral- magnificent, isn't it? Inside, it houses one of the 4 surviving copies of the Magna Carta. And did you know it has the tallest spire (123 meters/404ft) 'in the land' (I'm quoting from the advertisement in the bus, so I assume they meant the United Kingdom) and also the oldest working clock (AD 1386) in THE WORLD! (Again, the bus- Wilts and Dorset bus No. X3 in case anyone wants to pursue that bold statement any further).It just shows you how long a journey it was (an hour) that I was reduced to reading things written on the bus. But at least this was what might be termed useful information. Usually it's graffiti.
I was on the bus because, quite frankly, it's the easiest way to get to Salisbury from where I live. Of course you can drive, but the road is dreadful and then when you finally arrive, there's nowhere to park. Someone else can have the headache while I admire the view.
This is Malmesbury House (below) and the sign tells you some of the history.
A crenelated gate (below), on the way from the city centre to the Cathedral.
Nuggs- the oldest coffee shop I've ever seen (left). I didn't go in. I was suspicious they might still have some sandwiches left over from opening day.
And River walk (below).
2 comments:
Thanks Maggie - great pics. I wish that I could have spent the day with you on the bus and visiting. I learned a new word 'crenelated' - I didn't know that is what that style is called. As you know I love history so found this post very interesting and it also jogged me into some happy memories of past visits there with my family.
OK, confession time- I only took that photo so I could use the word 'crenelated'! It's fascinated me since I learned it.
Glad it got you down memory lane!
Maggie
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