Frogg Moody

Cradock House, in the Friary, takes its name from its 18th century association with the Cradock family – Mrs Cradock and her two beautiful daughters having moved there in 1733.

At one time there were two FW Woolworth & Co. stores in Salisbury.

Frogg Moody's Bygone Salisbury column this week focuses on the return of a famous Salisbury landmark - the fountain

The Boston Tea Party which stands in Salisbury’s High Street was once considered the most important of the city's medieval inns. This wonderful timbered building includes parts which date from the 14th century and records show that it belonged to the family of Teynturer, two of whom both held the office of Mayor.

My thanks go to Neil Hawker for providing this week’s image.

The post chaise was a type of four wheeled carriage used for private hire, operating between inns and post houses, where fresh horses and drivers could also be engaged.

This week we tell the little known story of Marianne Pawson who became known as The Zulu Queen - one of the Salvation Army’s greatest figures.

I was recently saddened to learn about the passing of two local musical legends, Tich Amey and Robin Gair.

My thanks go to Judith Casey who recently noticed the old hoarding for the Salisbury Steam Laundry that was revealed on the junction of Gorringe Road / Wilton Road. Judith quickly took a photograph and her action has preserved a little piece of history because it has now been covered over with a new advertising board.

There has been a long tradition of hospitality at the old establishment once know as the County Hotel. Indeed, the picturesque surroundings overlooking the River Avon in Bridge Street once made the County Hotel one of the most popular in the South of England.