Fisherton Street

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Fisherton Street seen from the railway bridge
The clock tower seen from the bridge over the River Avon. Clock tower on Bridge Street - geograph.org.uk - 4097763.jpg
The clock tower seen from the bridge over the River Avon.
Fisherton Street in 1986. Fisherton Street, Salisbury 1986 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 6694380.jpg
Fisherton Street in 1986.

Fisherton Street is located in the city of Salisbury in the English county of Wiltshire. [1] [2] On the western side of the city it is primarily a commercial street. It runs eastwards from Wilton Road towards the city centre. After crossing the River Avon it becomes Bridge Street.

Notable buildings include the former Georgian era Salisbury Infirmary, [3] now Pembroke House, a residential facility, the Victorian era Clock Tower, the King's Head Hotel and St Paul's Church. Salisbury railway station is located close to the street and was known as Fisherton Street to distinguish it from the now closed Milford railway station. A number of buildings are now listed. [4] [5] [6] [7]

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