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Comment on Little Ben – the Fisherton Street Clock Tower by Keith Blake

Keith Blake — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:35:20 +0000

When I last asked about maintenance of the tower in 2010 I got the impression that it was the responsibility of SCC , who would invite tenders for the work in the normal way, but the unitary authority had only recently been formed and things may have changed since then. Thank you for the kind remarks about the article, by the way – I had lots of help from the editors!

Comment on Salisbury in old photos – View from Harnham – 1887 and 1906 by Geoff Syrett

Geoff Syrett — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:20:17 +0000

The road in question is Folkestone Road. The 2 identical houses with the dormer windows at the entrance to the road, are quite noticeable in Google street view.

Comment on Whitefriars Road SP1 by Greyfriars Close, Salisbury « Salisbury and Stonehenge

Greyfriars Close, Salisbury « Salisbury and Stonehenge — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:34:54 +0000

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Comment on Little Ben – the Fisherton Street Clock Tower by mattypenny

mattypenny — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:41:50 +0000

Since I wrote this post the Sarum Chronicle has published a really good article on the Clock Tower. It’s called ‘Dr Roberts Clock Tower’, written by Keith Blake and it’s in the 2010 issue.

According to Mr Blake’s article, the clock tower was a gift to the city from Dr Roberts.

Salisbury Town Council was responsible for deciding on the location, design and building of the tower, but they seemed to have sought Dr Roberts approval at various stages.

The same company, Smith of Derby, has been responsible for maintaining the workings of the clock since it was built in 1893.

The exterior was renovated by R Moulding and Co in 1997.

As to who is now responsible for the upkeep of the Tower, I’m afraid I don’t know. I would presume that it’s either the Salisbury City Council or Wiltshire Council. I’ll try to find out.

Comment on Little Ben – the Fisherton Street Clock Tower by Mr David Brown

Mr David Brown — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:45:21 +0000

Please could you let me know who is responsible for the maintenance of the clock-tower.

Comment on St Clements Way, Salisbury by mattypenny

mattypenny — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:44:18 +0000

Yes, it’s between the railway station and Queen Elizabeth Gardens. There’s a gate in the wall on your right hand side which is the entrance to what used to be the graveyard. The gate’s kept locked, but they occasonally open it to the public.

I’ve marked it on the map at this link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=215284656847009661460.000458077a00df9261656&msa=0&ll=51.069839,-1.804461&spn=0.002009,0.006888

Hope that makes sense

Matt

Comment on St Clements Way, Salisbury by sharon garrick

sharon garrick — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:50:54 +0000

I would be interested to know if you could tell me where St Clements Church was situated? I have friends who live in St Clements Mews off North Street and they are interested.

Thank you

Comment on Winter Solstice Stone-Henge 2011 by joshua

joshua — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:21:16 +0000

Matt, great blog posting and photos..

I was indeed one of the walkers! lol

Comment on Petersfinger Road, Milford by Grovely View, Wilton « Salisbury and Stonehenge

Grovely View, Wilton « Salisbury and Stonehenge — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:36:23 +0000

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Comment on Stonehenge – bits and pieces from the internet by Nicholas Barr

Nicholas Barr — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:29:55 +0000

Some old ITN news footage has been uncovered showing the stones being repositioned in 1958 http://t.co/s6jOUDYo and back in even earlier in 1914 http://t.co/x8xv6CZy