Margery Sharp was the best-selling writer, playwright and screenwriter of adult and children’s whimsical fiction who inspired the box office busting Disney film ‘The Rescuers’.

Charlotte Tinney, a gentlewoman and proprietor of houses, was a prominent philanthropist in nineteenth century Salisbury.

Much has been written about Elizabeth Harris but no account of women who played a key role in the history of Salisbury would be complete without her.

Dame Muriel Diana Reader Harris (1912-1996) Dame Muriel Diana Reader Harris influenced education, the Church of England, and the arts throughout the twentieth century. After

Frances Stratton (1952-2018) Frances Stratton, also known as Fran, was Headteacher of South Wilts Grammar School for Girls from 2003-11. During her time as Head,

Mrs Maria Ridout (née Corp) 1814-188 Mrs Ridout and the Coombe Express by Frank Brooks (1854 – 1937) With kind permission of the Salisbury & South