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This is the HOME PAGE. Over 200 pages of Local History, News & Information about Stratford sub Castle and the local area can be accessed via the menu above (or use the 'floating' menu on a mobile device). New to the area? Welcome to Stratford

Upcoming Events & Reminders
Mon 17 Feb Road closure Stratford Bridge
daytime until 21 Feb and Phillips Lane
Thurs 20 Feb Doorstep Walk
10 am from 5 Rivers Centre
Fri 21 Feb Footsteps to Fitness Walk
10 am from Victoria Park
Wed 26 Feb Mobile Library Castle Keep
11.00 - 11.25 am
Thurs 27 Feb Garden Bins
Thurs 27 Feb Referendum - Salisbury Area
Thurs 27 Feb Garden Club
7.30 pm
Fri 28 Feb Friends of St Lawrence - talk
7.30 pm The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery
Mon 3 March Recycling & Household bins
Background image: Snowdrops & Aconites in St Lawrence Churchyard February 2025. Image: Jim Platt
Articles, News stories or Images are always welcome. Please email details to sscvillagewebsite@gmail.com

Grade 1 Listed.St Lawrence Church, Stratford sub Castle has 13th century origins and was once surrounded by a medieval village. Part of its chancel was standing when the cathedral on nearby Old Sarum was still in use. Click 'Church' in the main menu to access the details of its architectural features, the 6 bells, the unusual one-handed clock, along with other church-related articles and images including information about the Commonwealth War Graves in the St Lawrence churchyard.
The Friends of St Lawrence Church - fundraises to help to maintain the church building. Registered Charity no. 1063271
Details of the next Fundraising event on Friday 28 February 2025, are here.


There are over 100 webpages in our Local History section, too many to list within the limited structure of the website's 'History' menu. The Local History Group has contributed much of the material.
Explore the local history section:
- by date using the links on the Timeline;
- read about the famous people who've lived here or visited;
- view articles about some of Stratford's Listed Buildings;
- view the local history contents page for links to all the history pages;
- test your current knowledge with our Local History Quiz
Some Church History webpages can also be accessed through the 'Church' section of the menu.
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