Salisbury

The Old Salisbury pronounced 'Salzbury' is close to Codford and a morning trip to the ancient town was informative and refreshing.

The town centre like all English towns is quiet and quaint.

 Autumn was seen and felt clearly here.

 Dad and Sara trudged along the pathway smothered with fallen leaves...all the leaves are brown...

The Salisbury Avon flows gracefully across the county and provides the natural, gentle touch to the scene.

The ducks were a sight to behold as they struggle against the tide to keep afloat...

It was amusing to witness their wading skills.

 Just as we pass the pathway, we saw this eating place and I told dad I wanted lunch here...

 The town is neat and clean.

 This is an old mill; dad said.

 It was most likely fed by the power generated from the strong waters nearby.

 The morning was wet and cold but it did not deter many from strolling.

Why is it always wet?

 The Avon is beautiful.

 But more exotic still is the English rose; so elegant.

 When in Salisbury the Cathedral of St Mary says it all. It is majestic, regal and architecturally magnificent like all ancient churches built to the glory of God.

Apparently, the cathedral has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom.

 We saw school children walking out after a visit to the place. This notable landmark is great material and site for history lessons.

 Sara looking really short.

 Inside the cathedral, you can make donations needed to maintain the place.

 Expressive art pieces are placed at the main entrance.

 The cathedral also houses the oldest modern working clock. It has no face as it is supposed like clocks of that era rang out the hours on a bell. It is scrutinized closely by interested onlookers.

 Known as the nave, the architecture is perfect. Old craftsmanship is incomparable. I lack the words and adjectives to describe the majesty of it all.

 Every corner has learning points.

 There is a model of how the church was first constructed in the olden days. I was most drawn to the details depicted in the livelihood of the workmen and how organized they were. Great discipline is displayed.

 Sara examining the words written on the tombstones of Saints.

 This must be used for baptism purposes. A unique feature as we observe how the overflow of water is controlled.

 The Chapter House has the best surviving of the 4 original copies of the Magna Carta where rules and regulations are made for mankind...that there should be reasons for actions taken.

But is there really fairness in life?

 These words are but the reason for us to remain strong in God.

 Just outside we saw a copy of Old Sarum... the place we saw last year with the girls.

 Last year dad drove us to Old Sarum ; the original site of the earliest settlement of Saslibury.

 That's Grace gazing at the remnants.

 The girls and dad speculating the site; where a palace and cathedral were constructed for people of the olden times. The earliest inhabitants were warriors always ready to ward off enemies.

 Esther and Grace in good spirits.

 The family again in good memory of Old Sarum of Salisbury in 2011.