Trail 2Salisbury and Wiltshire

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Day 1Salisbury - A Medieval Masterpiece

Salisbury Cathedral is home to the finest preserved of the four original 1215 copies of Magna Carta, presented in a new exhibition for 2015. This beautiful medieval city offers a wealth of fascinating attractions and will host numerous Magna Carta themed events during 2015.

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Day 2Stonehenge and Trowbridge

Morning: Stonehenge - Just 20 minutes from Salisbury, this stone circle is one of the most famous sites in the world. Archaeologists believe it was built between 3,000 and 2,000 BC.
Afternoon: Trowbridge - Henry de Bohun from Trowbridge was one of the 25 barons elected to enforce Magna Carta in the early 13th century. He is pictured in a stained glass window in St James Church, holding a copy of the Charter.

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