Historic Amesbury: More than just Stonehenge!
Since his inauguration in May this year, Mayor of Amesbury, Andy Rhind-Tutt has been fervently campaigning to provide Amesbury with a boost through a historic rebranding. I am pleased to hear that he has now made great progress towards getting the town the recognition it deserves, and this Sunday celebrates some of the historic highlights in the Town's first Heritage Day .
The day is set to provide a benchmarking exercise for the Town through the participants with tours of the most significant sites that link Amesbury to life when England was still joined to the continent, English monarchs, Roman emperors and even the Beatles. Andy hopes to highlight on Sunday that the historic merit of the town extends far beyond Stonehenge by introducing people to its 'hidden heritage'.
Local tourism is something that benefits our economy substantially here in Wiltshire; I am pleased to see the project finally coming to fruition. I hope this scheme will encourage visitors to our beautiful area to explore more than just the traditional Cathedral, and provide Amesbury with a cultural regeneration that benefits the broader community as well.
For more details on the project, please contact Andy Rhind-Tutt at Amesbury Town Council.
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