His cause of death is unknown. In accordance with his own wishes, the monarch was buried at Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, England. Unfortunately, his remains would later be stolen or moved from ...

Steeped in history and even taking pride of place in the Guinness Book of Records - Malmesbury in Wiltshire was named as among the best places ...

Malmesbury Abbey's founder, Maidulph ... Around 700, Aldhelm built the first organ in England, which was described as a 'mighty instrument with innumerable tones, blown with bellows, and enclosed ...

Malmesbury is the oldest borough in England, with a charter given by Alfred ... town is worth a visit especially for its historic Abbey. The building is the third abbey to stand on this site.

Malmesbury Abbey iin Wilsthire. A monastry was established on the site in around 676 AD. Programme 1 (16th January) of the series goes to the heart of the debate over the origins of England and Wales.

Seeking a more laid-back environment, we strolled past the historic Market Cross towards the high street, home to an array of cafes and eateries. We opted for the Summer Cafe, renowned for its ...

Hundreds flocked to Malmesbury Town Hall in the town’s Cross Hayes to see a site-by-site display from Malmesbury’s Big Athelstan Dig. Results from the dig, which took place in July 2024, exceeded ...

making Malmesbury a reliable place to settle down and raise a family rather than just somewhere to gaze at the magnificent abbey and the hilltop views of timeless countryside." The Sunday Times ...

A “sparky” Wiltshire town has been named one of the best places to live in the southwest by The Sunday Times. The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025 published in March lists the 72 best locations ...

A TOWN in Wiltshire has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK. Malmesbury has been selected for The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025 guide. The town features as one of the best ...

The town is home to historic gems like Malmesbury Abbey, which at this season is adorned ... she is reputedly England's inaugural tiger attack fatality. Her moving epitaph reads: "In bloom of ...