The nature of this week’s Bygone Salisbury is a plaque which can be seen inside Salisbury Guildhall. The plaque was unveiled in 2009 to commemorate the trials of rural workers who took part in the “Swing Riots” of 1830.
Our photo shows the large premises that at one time stood at the corner of St. John’s Street and St. Ann Street.
Frogg Moody's Bygone Salisbury column this week focuses on a long-gone shop on Fisherton Street
Cradock House, in the Friary, takes its name from its 18th century association with the Cradock family – Mrs Cradock and her two beautiful daughters having moved there in 1733.
At one time there were two FW Woolworth & Co. stores in Salisbury.
Frogg Moody's Bygone Salisbury column this week focuses on the return of a famous Salisbury landmark - the fountain
The Boston Tea Party which stands in Salisbury’s High Street was once considered the most important of the city's medieval inns. This wonderful timbered building includes parts which date from the 14th century and records show that it belonged to the family of Teynturer, two of whom both held the office of Mayor.
My thanks go to Neil Hawker for providing this week’s image.
The post chaise was a type of four wheeled carriage used for private hire, operating between inns and post houses, where fresh horses and drivers could also be engaged.
This week we tell the little known story of Marianne Pawson who became known as The Zulu Queen - one of the Salvation Army’s greatest figures.
