European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 07, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse                                G r eat b r i t a i n even the prehistoric Isa Stone s throw from historical town by Richard mover Ley for Many people the perfect English town is a collection of medieval buildings mansions old pubs and half timbered shops dominated by the towering spire of an ancient Cathedral and surrounded by a gently flowing river./. V. ". ?. Salisbury in the county of  fits the Bill. Situated in the Middle of a vast area of Chalk landscape Between Salisbury Plain and the new Forest the town is a Good base for exploring South and West England especially the picturesque Village of South Wiltshire. Salisbury was built on the Grid system with each Block being named after its most popular pub. Nevertheless the town bounded on the South and West by the River Avon retains a medieval air and seems to have its fair share of meandering lanes and narrow alleyways. There Are no skyscrapers or High Rise Flats in Salisbury because in order to protect tie dominance of the Cathedral no building is allowed to Rise higher than 40 feet. However As in Many old English towns visitors should look up As they walk through the streets at ground level Many of the historic buildings have been turned into shops with Large windows displaying their wares higher up the buildings retain their former character with half timbered upper stories pointed roofs leaded windows and Gas lights. These details Are frequently Pretti fied with balconies of daffodils or hanging Flower baskets. The Best place to begin a tour of Salisbury is the Market Square with its impressive Guildhall completed in 1795. Not far from Here on fish Row is the tourist office which has a treasure trove of free information about the area. Walk on to the ornate Stone built poultry Cross. This weather beaten Structure on the Corner of Silver Street and Minster Street is the Only remaining of the original four Market crosses. Follow Silver Street and turn left into High Street which contains a wide Choice of pubs and " restaurants bookshops and specially shops. From Here As from most parts of the town the Cathedral spire can be seen soaring into the Mist. High Street finishes at an arched Gateway and a ----."-. Continued on Page 8 for is Richard move toy a View of Salisbury Cathedral through the cloister Walls above look up occasionally when walking through  s a collection of ornate roofs or the Cornero Minster Street. For is Richard mover Ley september 7-13, 1995 stripes Magazine