Discover the hidden gems and picturesque landscapes of Wiltshire, England. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this captivating county.
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Wiltshire is a county in South West England. Wiltshire is characterized by its high downland and wide valleys. Salisbury Plain is famous as the location of the Stonehenge and Avebury stone circles and other ancient landmarks. The city of Salisbury is notable for its medieval cathedral.. (source: Wikipedia) postcard received via Postcrossing in 2011
Nice place for a little swim. This one is for the Pride and Prejudice fans and admirers of Mr Darcy’s shirt. (Go to the link for an insight into the fun details of that iconic dip.) The beautiful Stourhead Gardens in Wiltshire was one of the filming locations for Pride and Prejudice. Mr Darcy's shirt: FiveMinuteHistory.com/MrDarcysShirt/ Photo credit: Baz Richardson.
Layers of history (1) The hillside figures of the chalk downs are some of England’s most memorable sights and testimony of the human need to make marks on the landscape on a large scale. This need has clearly existed for hundreds of years – though quite how many centuries no one really knows, as the origins of these figures are undocumented. There is a persistent story that this one near Westbury in Wiltshire was first cut to commemorate the Battle of Ethandun, the occasion when King Arthur…
The south west county of Wiltshire is very much the root of the great English oak tree. When you dig down you realise there’s a lot more to the pretty Salisbury plains than meets the eye with stories of prehistoric Britain to unearth. I recently visited the county with Visit […]