Green Lane, Salisbury

The Greens Cookbook, illustrating Green Lane Salisbury

There have been two paths known as ‘Green Lane’ in the Salisbury area. One is the track on the hill between Odstock and Salisbury, near the Hospital. I’ll cover that in the next post.

Green Lane Close and Green Lane are to the north of Salisbury. Green Lane runs from Bishopdown, near the London Road . . . → Read More: Green Lane, Salisbury

Greens Court, Salisbury

Greens Court, Salisbury - illustrated by 365 Ways to Live Green for Kids by Sheri Amsel

Greens Court is off from St Ann Street, in the centre of Salisbury.

I would guess that ‘Greens’ refers to a previous or current owner of the land. It should perhaps be spelt Green’s Court. However I’m afraid I don’t know who Mr or Mrs or Ms Green was. The name rings no bells at . . . → Read More: Greens Court, Salisbury

Salisbury, UK News: Medieval tents, Magna Carta, Shine 4 Wiltshire and Songs of Praise

Salisbury Graffiti - Smile

Salisbury Medieval Tent for Diamond Jubilee

The Wiltshire Council website says that

For Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Salisbury residents will be able to explore the fascinating history of their city – all under the roof of a medieval tent.

The Salisbury Area Board will be celebrating the city under the roof of a jousting tent . . . → Read More: Salisbury, UK News: Medieval tents, Magna Carta, Shine 4 Wiltshire and Songs of Praise

Greenwood Avenue, Laverstock

Greenwood Aveneue, illustrateds by Under the Greenwood Tree - Dances and Carols from Hardys Wessex

Greenwood Avenue is in Laverstock, on the ‘pebble-dashed’ estate. The estate is to the right as you come into Laverstock from Salisbury.

I grew up on the pebble-dashed estate, so it’s particularly frustrating that I don’t know why any of the roads have the names that they do.

‘Greenwood’ could be a surname. Alternatively it . . . → Read More: Greenwood Avenue, Laverstock

Salisbury News: Switchover, Civic Awards, the Moon and ‘Spoons

Salisbury UK Digital Switchover

Salisbury Civic Society Awards

There’s a short account of the Civic Society’s Awards Ceremony on their website.

The following buildings got commendations:

Sixth Form Centre, Bishop Wordsworth School Park and Ride Building at Petersfinger, Salisbury Workshop at Holt Cottage, Teffont Evias Junior Ranks Dining Centre at Bulford Camp Bridge at Gurston Manor, Broad Chalke

…and . . . → Read More: Salisbury News: Switchover, Civic Awards, the Moon and ‘Spoons

Greyfriars Close, Salisbury

Salisbury Greyfriars Close, illustrated by plaque in Saint Ann Street

Greyfriars Close is in the centre of Salisbury, between the Cathedral Close and Churchill Gardens1.

It’s called Greyfriars Close in reference to the monks that lived in that area from 1229 until their land and property was seized by Henry VIII2

There are three roads named after specific groups of monks in this area of . . . → Read More: Greyfriars Close, Salisbury

Stonehenge news: Craig Rhos-y-felin, rocking horses and a Stone at the Stones

Stonehenge Winter Solstice - sun arise

Some stuff I’ve found on the internet about Stonehenge…

Stonehenge and Craig Rhos-y-felin

There has been a lot of press coverage recently of the link between Pont Saeson in South Wales and the Stonehenge bluestones1.

I think this is the original press release from the Museum of Wales.

Their recent discovery confirms that the . . . → Read More: Stonehenge news: Craig Rhos-y-felin, rocking horses and a Stone at the Stones

Salisbury news: big beasts, Blades, and the art of Cranborne Chase

Salisbury City Fixture Jan 2012

Salisbury City at Bramall Lane

Sadly Salisbury didn’t manage to get a result in Sheffield but given that the Blades are over 80 places above Salisbury in the league tables, we gave them a good game.

I didn’t manage to get up to Bramall Lane, but I very much enjoyed the Wiltshire Radio and . . . → Read More: Salisbury news: big beasts, Blades, and the art of Cranborne Chase

Sheffield United vs. Salisbury City

FA Cup

I’ve collected a few links about tomorrow’s 3rd Round FA Cup tie…

Most importantly, for those of us not making the trip up to Yorkshire, Salisbury FC’s page gives coverage details:

Salisbury City Football Club – Whites vs Sheffield United – Coverage

The F.A. has a page on the tie, reporting Darrell Clarke as . . . → Read More: Sheffield United vs. Salisbury City

Salisbury, Wiltshire News: Falcons, bustards, salmon, sewers and the Druids Lodge Confederacy

Peregrine Falcons at Salisbury Cathedral, illustrated by Plush Toy

Peregrine Falcons at Salisbury Cathedral

I only just saw this news item on the Spire FM website – falcons have nested at the Cathedral. I don’t know if they are still there.

Spire FM – News – Peregrine Falcons nest at Salisbury Cathedral

The Druids Lodge Confederacy

I came across this the other day. It’s . . . → Read More: Salisbury, Wiltshire News: Falcons, bustards, salmon, sewers and the Druids Lodge Confederacy

This is currently my favourite book on Stonehenge. It covers the influence of the Stones on art, architecture and such