Introduction

Current Issues:

>Arundells Change of
   use 1/12
>Ann. Lecture 11/11

>Membership 9/11
>Margaret Hardiman
    06/11
> AGM 05/11
 

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History

Lecture:

> A Walk in The Close

>Trollope &
...The Close

Picture Gallery:

 >North Gate

 >Chorister Green

Links:

>Salisbury Cathedral

>Sarum College

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 A registered charity # 1015692 with members from around the world which works to preserve and enhance the environment of "The Close", Salisbury Cathedral, UK

Patron: Sir Robin Ibbs KBE
Chairman: John Wort, Esq
Secretary: Mrs Anne Moynihan
Treasurer &
Membership Secretary: Chris B Dragonetti, Esq

Salisbury Cathedral Close is a precious inheritance, renowned throughout the world. Here, within a sweep of the River Avon and bounded on the other three sides by the ancient Close walls of Chilmark stone, is a haven of peace that contrasts with the bustle of the City just to the north. The Close provides a stunning setting for the great 13th century Salisbury Cathedral. Its special character, celebrated by John Constable in several famous pictures, derives especially from the contrast between the ‘more urban’ north section, where many of the elegant Georgian exteriors conceal housing constructed in earlier centuries, and the ‘more rural’ southern end where there are cottages flanked by trees, hedges and greenswards – a place in which to admire nature and take a quiet stroll and where, beyond the Close proper towards the river, sheep graze, geese and ducks wander, and wildlife thrives.                                                    

This unique environment is maintained to a high standard by the Dean & Chapter. Since its foundation in 1991 the Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society has worked to ensure that the character and atmosphere of the Close are sustained and enhanced.                                                                                                                      down¬

Money is raised in a variety of ways to contribute to projects for protecting and improving The Close and the Society participates in debates and schemes for its future management.
Membership is open to all for an annual subscription of £3 for individuals and £5 for households.

Life membership £ 100
For further information, please contact:

The Membership Secretary at: chris.dragonetti@googlemail.com or by mail
The Membership Secretary
The Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society

9 De Vaux Place
Salisbury SP1 2SJ

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