Salisbury

After some deliberation I decided on Salisbury today. I seriously considered High Clere (the Downton Abbey house) but it wasn’t open to visitors today.
I started at Old Sarum which is the site of a pre historic settlement and then was used up until Norman times. There was a castle and cathedral there. The cathedral was moved to it’s present site in the 13th century.

I then went in Salisbury and to the cathedral. Very interesting to see a complete cathedral after visiting Glastonbury Abbey yesterday. The cathedral survived the dissolution process as it was monasteries that had the wealth and lands that Henry VII wanted. While some of the shrines had icons removed it largely remains intact.
It was very impressive but I prefer the style of Bath Abbey.

The cathedral holds the Salisbury copy of the Magna Carta in the chapter house. Its one of 4 known copies remaining. It’s historic significance far outweighs the physical document. It’s kept in an area of darkness and a dim light turns on as you go in.

Then it was time for the drive to Gatwick. The traffic could have been worse, it was mostly steady on the various motorways I took. My car wasn’t able to cope with the variable speed on the motorways, failing multiple times to pick up the speed limit changes and insisting I do 50 in a 70 zone.
I’m staying at a hotel at the airport. Worth it not to have to stress about getting to the airport in time for a flight.Okumaya devam et