A snappy slogan can make a business memorable. Most people, if asked, can recall dozens of TV advertising taglines. In the same way, it helps to have a catchy phrase that conveys the qualities of a tourist destination.
There’s a chance we could learn something new about Shaftesbury’s Saxon and Medieval history over the next few weeks. “We might have the first inkling of where Alfred’s defences are,” enthused Julian Richards, the lead archaeologist of Shaftesbury Abbey’s SAVED project.
An ancient Shaftesbury tradition has been reinstated. But the Byzant procession has been updated, to make it more relevant to today’s residents.
Do you want to buy local art, direct from the artist? The Dorset Art Weeks event is on until 10th June 2018. It’s now one of Britain’s largest open studio events, with 313 venues open across the county.
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