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Devizes (many blue plaque Building)
You will see that many buildings bear blue plaques, indicating that the building is of special interest. You can start your walk at the Market Place, the largest in the west of England. Here you are surrounded by buildings from many periods, nearly all listed as of architectural or historic interest. On the north side of the Market Place is the Visitor Centre where you can learn about much of Devizes’ history, including the war between the Empress Matilda and her cousin Stephen. To acknowledge the loyalty of the burgesses of the town in her war with Stephen, Matilda, the granddaughter of William the Conqueror, gave Devizes its first Charter in 1141 and made it a borough, with rights to hold a market and to raise tolls from it. That market is still held every Thursday.
Marlborough is situated in the picturesque rural north-east of Wiltshire. Much of its great natural beauty is environmentally protected and it offers the discerning visitor a unique blend of modern attractions and facilities.
The town displays the confidence of wealth from times past, yet today remains vibrant and progressive with its own chic café culture.
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Marlborough