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Fish Row

Salisbury, England
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Ranked #14 of 22 attractions in Salisbury
Type: Historic Walking Areas
Most recent review
- 27 May 2013
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Quaint street that has many stories to tell - just a short walk from the market square - make sure you watch your feet as its a little uneven in places.

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London, England
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Street full of old buildings and nice shops in the centre of Salisbury, just off the market square. Full of character and next to Butcher Row.

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I live about 10 miles form Salisbury and have been shopping there on and off for over 20 years. I'm afraid to say that I will avoid going there until they sort out the traffic problems and the condition of some of their road surfaces as well. The shops are generally OK with all the usual chain stores etc with... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

I have sat here previously on a Summers morning (early - before 8) and just observed Salisbury coming to life and found it a reflective point where along the lines of John Betjamin can imagine where the man with the briefcase might be heading to start his day or the Lady with Coffee in hand might be opening up. The... More

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Karlsruhe
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

Its one of the oldest little streets in Salisbury with old butcher shops next to modern coffee places. Interesting to see the mixture between really old and modern busy street life but easy to imagine how busy it must have been in earlier days.

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Bristol
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

A continuation of Butchers Row, Fish Row could easily be in the heart of the City of London with its bustling markets and street traders. An interesting little street.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Try to go when there is a market, it is loads of fun to see all the different foods, cheeses and veggies. Only locals shopping, too, and they were eager to explain black sausage, etc, to me. The architecture of the old buildings is amazing.

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Toronto, Ontario
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Famous area in Salisbury, very quaint and nice old buildings. Many shops and restaurants to choose from. Highly recommend a Cornish pastry!

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Lenexa, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Fish row shops are a mix of old and new Salisbury. I found a butcher shop still using the methods of the past, and a tea shop with wonderful teas among a new decorator shop in an ancient building.

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

from the early times....gives you a great view as to what the uk looked like in years gone by....great.!!

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