By mattypenny, on February 3rd, 2011%
Hulse Road is in the northern part of Salisbury. It’s parallel with Castle Road and is bisected by Butts Road. It’s probably best known for having the Five Rivers Leisure Centre at one end.
Hulse Road is named after the Hulse family. The Hulses have owned Breamore House since 1738. Members of the family have . . . → Read More: Hulse Road, Salisbury
By mattypenny, on December 18th, 2010%
Both Ivy Street and Ivy Place are in the centre of Salisbury.
I’m quite pleased to have reached ‘Ivy’ just before Christmas!
This post will have two parts. The majority will be about John Ivie, who has a significant place in Salisbury’s history. The remainder will be on ivy, both as a plant and . . . → Read More: Ivy Street and Ivy Place, Salisbury
By mattypenny, on April 15th, 2010% Macklin Road is to the north of Salisbury, close to the Devizes Road.
Macklin Road is probably named after James Macklin who was Mayor of Salisbury six times 1, including during the First World War.
He was born in 1864. He was knighted in 1920 and was made a freeman of the City in 1921. . . . → Read More: Macklin Road, Salisbury
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