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Salisbury is a catherdral city in the county of Wiltshire, sometimes known as New Sarum, to differentiate it from Old Sarum, were the original settlement of Salisbury was. The city has a population of 44,450 (2004 estimate). Salisbury's origins date to the Iron Age, when it was called Sorviodunum, though by the time of the 1086 domesday book it had deviated into Salesberie. The first cathedral in Salisbury was built between 1075 and 1092, by St Bishop Osmund. A new cathedral was built later, in the region of New Sarum, the site of modern Salisbury. The Catherdral the oldest surviving mechanical clocks in the UK (and possibly the rest of the world), and the cathedral houses 4 of the best preserved copies of the Magna Carta. Salisbury was granted a market charter in 1227, for a market held on Tuesdays and Saturdays (still held to this day). In the 15th century, the market place had stone crosses showing the centres for certain trades and goods. Today, only the poultry cross remains. In 1226, King Henry III granted the town a charter to hold a fair lasting 8 days from the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (15 August). The fair is still held today, though in its current incarnation is just a fun fair, operated for 3 days in October. Today, Salisbury has a large artist community, with many galleries in the city centre. John Constable made a number of celebrated pieces of Salisbury and the surrounding area. An arts festival is held annually in the town. Nearby, is Salisbury Plain, a large chalk plateau. It is used mainly for wildlife reserves and Ministry of Defence training as it is largely uninhabited. It is also home to Stonehenge, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Salisbury railway station is served by trains between London Waterloo and Exeter/Yeovil Junction/Plymouth, as well as Southampton and Portsmouth to Westbury/Bristol/Cardiff. Nearby towns to Salisbury include Westbury, Warminster, Frome, Andover, Winchester, Southampton and Eastleigh.

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Chamber of Commerce

Tel: 01722 322708 - 22 Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT
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Chamber of Commerce

Tel: 01722 322708 - 22 Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT
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Citizens Advice Bureau

Tel: 01722 327222 - 18 College Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3AL
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Salisbury District Council

Tel: 01722 434526 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1HJ
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Salisbury District Council

Tel: 01722 434223 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1HJ
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Salisbury District Council

Tel: 01722 434230 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1HJ
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Salisbury District Council

Tel: 01722 412894 - Whitefriars Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2HR
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Salisbury District Council

Tel: 01722 434234 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1HJ
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Salisbury District Council

Tel: 01722 434327 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UZ
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Salsbury & District Chamber Of Commerce & Industry

Tel: 01722 341508 - 7 Scots Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3TR
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Wiltshire County Council Adult & Community Services Dept Adult Locality Teams

Tel: 01722 411322 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1BG
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Wiltshire County Council Adult & Community Services Dept

Tel: 01722 410814 - Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UW
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Wiltshire County Council Adult & Community Services Dept

Tel: 01722 411556 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EG
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South Wilts Advocacy Network

Tel: 01722 341851 - 26 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2AP
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Police (Wiltshire Constabulary Stations)

Tel: 0845 4087000 - Guildhall Square, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1JH
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Bemerton Heath Neighbourhood Centre

Tel: 01722 340182 - 60 Pinewood Wy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HU (1.84 miles)
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