European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 07, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse                                V great Britain for is Richard mover Ley after passing the poultry Cross below head toward High Street and through its arched Gateway right to see Salisbury s Pride its magnificent Cathedral above. For is Richiard mover Ley for is Richard mover Ley continued from Page 7 narrow Lane continues into choristers Green. Suddenly the Panorama opens out to present a breathtaking scene that has Only been hinted at before the Cathedral dominated by its massive spire and surrounded by a Inge Grassy Meadow called the close. This latter contains the most select residences in the City built in a variety of architectural styles several of these impressive houses Are open to the Public including mom Pesson  South Wiltshire museum and Aimesbury House. " most visitors however Are drawn first to the Cathedral the real Pride of the City. Construction work be Garvin a 1220 and lasted 38 years. The spire was added a Century hater atoms the tallest in England rising More than 400 feet like a Finger pointing tothe heavens. Unfortunately v the Cathedral was not built to withstand the weight of its huge spire and despite the addition of flying buttresses and inverted Arches the pillars Are under tremendous strain./7. ,.__ _ _ Al  ii. Inside the Cathedral seems to be huge an effect a increased by a comparative Lack of monuments nevertheless the Church includes the oldest working / clock in the country and in the chapter House one of the original surviving copies of the Magna Carta.  another interesting exhibit is a Model illustrating the construction of the Cathedral. It is amazing How such buildings could be erected so Many years ago. This Model explains the organization involved and shows How a whole Village had to be setup to provide for the workers including tents food stalls toolmakers Cooks an soon. / _./.  the Cloisters adjoining the Cathedral Are impressive both for their size they Are the largest in England and state of repair they offer the perfect peaceful Corner for a rest As Well As affording excellent views of the spire which looms directly overhead. After leaving the Cathedral explore the close before j exiting via North walk. A left turn along St. John Street completes the circuit passing the decorative half timbered buildings of Queen Catherine Street before returning to the marketplace. For a trip Back into history and prehistory drive North from Salisbury on a345 Castle Road. In less than two Miles there is a turn on the left indicating old Sarum. After visiting the ancient buildings of Salisbury it s rather a Shock to realize that it is merely the new town sometimes called new Sarum. The original Salisbury was an Iron age fort later i occupied by the romans and developed by the saxons. Within the massive earthwork it s still possible to see the remains of the Central Castle protected by a deep Trench and the original Cathedral. Problems with the land and the King Richard i persuaded Church officials to move and Start work on the new Cathedral. Nevertheless a deserted old Saturn continued to Send two representatives to parliament until 1832. Eight Miles North is the prehistoric Monument of stonehenge take a345 to Amesbury then turn left onto a303 and right onto a344. This Circle of massive continued on Page 10 8 stripes Magazine september.7-13,1995