http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/ Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard /li/townguides/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:55:18 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:55:18 +0000 http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/resources/images/999893/?type=rsslogo http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/ http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038816.Bourton_on_the_Water/?ref=rss Bourton-on-the-Water has a high profile tourist image, so much is true. But that's on paper only. When you arrive at this idyllic village in person, it never disappoints. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:37:00 +0000 ae22b7682699a69381e91933c4189918 http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038812.Cirencester_/?ref=rss It's not difficult to imagine the Roman army, in gleaming metal and great plumed crests, coming upon the spot that is now Cirencester, with a sense of awe. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:36:00 +0000 2480ab375163f5d76e072b6d4527ea8c http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038810.Cricklade/?ref=rss When you step onto the streets of Cricklade, you can be sure that you're placing your feet where many a dignitary from history has passed. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:35:00 +0000 7476bde6b200e05680b6dcf5a8645a54 http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038806.Fairford/?ref=rss John Tame knew he had a lot to be thankful for. He, like many other Cotswold merchants, had grown rich, thanks to the fleecy sheep that roamed the local hillsides. His town of Fairford was at the centre of this industry, and John Tame's wealth was such that many could only dream of. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:34:00 +0000 eefbab88696c124489edb1f51e3d2581 http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038800.Lechlade_/?ref=rss To say that the charming little town of Lechlade is an inspiration, is not an idle boast. For among its wide streets and busy Market Place, the Romantic poet Shelley found his muse. As he wandered by the side of the rivers, and leisured in the lovely gardens of Church House, he began to form his tribute to the town - Stanzas in Lechlade Churchyard. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:34:00 +0000 7b5c2a248ca601a3cf878f2dfd5c022a http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038781.Malmesbury/?ref=rss The year was 1010, and the place was Malmesbury. A young brother from the Abbey was climbing steadily up the tower of the already ancient building, a weird home-made contraption in his hands. Looking partly like the wings of a bat, partly like primitive scaffolding, this strange invention was to go down in history. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:30:00 +0000 5970fc6e76dbdffe22d1e3c2a05ca752 http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038778.Moreton_in_Marsh/?ref=rss The famous Fosse Way is a good starting point for Moreton-in-Marsh. This long, straight road is one of the great relics of the Roman occupation of Britain, and it's still a wonderful way to follow. And where the Fosse Way and the A44 meet, you will discover Moreton-in-Marsh - and it's one of the prettiest sights that you will find, among many attractive vistas. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:28:00 +0000 6fde41b7e13495a0eac4fa7edaca64af http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038771.South_Cerney/?ref=rss Imagine England 50,000 years ago, when ice engulfed the land. Gradually, an ice sheet covering the Midlands, started to melt. And, as it turned into rivers and streams, these great waterways took with them sand and gravel, depositing them up to 20 feet thick in places. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:27:00 +0000 3b422c0c5c727a618673c504a30b5d64 http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038766.Stow_On_The_Wold/?ref=rss One Christmas Eve, a small gypsy caravan struggled through snow-filled lanes, almost obscured by the flakes that were still falling, as it made its way towards Stow-on-the-Wold. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:27:00 +0000 db6f23752c6b293b5a3864a8c508f49e http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/li/townguides/1038748.Tetbury/?ref=rss When Prince Charles and Princess Diana made their home at Highgrove House in Tetbury, the town was elevated to country-wide, if not world-wide fame. It was said that he adored the countryside and all its pursuits; that she was a London girl who felt stifled in the country. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:22:00 +0000 4527031e0c8d1bf3bf2318be73e4e4f8