Salisbury is often described as 'the city in the countryside'. Home to a
stunning early English Gothic cathedral containing the world's oldest
working clock, the tallest spire in Britain and one of four surviving
original copies of the Magna Carta, it is easy to see why this popular
Wiltshire destination was recently declared one of the top ten cities to
visit in the world by a leading guidebook publisher. Originally known as
New Sarum, the medieval city we know today was established in 1220
following the momentous move from Old Sarum - the bishops and burgesses
decided to come down from the hilltop and found a new city in the water
meadows. Follow authors Carol Dixon-Smith and Catherine Essenhigh as
they take a fascinating look at how Salisbury's streets, buildings and
enterprises have changed over the years, highlighting the importance of
these changes to its citizens.