Salisbury Charter to be marked for 798th time
It was first signed in 1227
Salisbury's annual Charter Service takes place today, marking 798 years since it was first signed.
In an event open to the public, the service will be held at St Thomas's Church from 10.15am, with Mayor the City, Cllr Sven Hocking among those in attendance.
The Mayor will lead his fellow City Councillors and guests from the Guildhall at 10.10am to the Church for the service.
The service will celebrate the signing of the Salisbury Charter in 1227.
n 1227, New Sarum was made a city by a charter granted by King Henry III, confirming the relocation of the cathedral from Sarisberie and establishing the Charter Market and the annual Charter Fair.