Marlborough, Historic market town in Wiltshire, England
Marlborough is a market town in Wiltshire and sits along the River Kennet between gentle chalk ridges in southern England. The wide main street runs nearly two kilometers through the center and is lined with multistory brick buildings from the 18th century that house small shops and inns.
A prehistoric earthen mound from around 2400 BC stands at the edge of the present town and later served as part of a medieval fortification. Market rights were granted in the Middle Ages and the place grew into a center for wool trade and regional supply.
The wide main street serves as a marketplace since centuries and still hosts weekly markets where locals buy food and handcrafted goods. Shops and cafés inside the Georgian houses fit into this old trading tradition and attract visitors from across the region.
Buses connect the place regularly with Swindon and other surrounding towns, while the A346 road provides the main link for drivers. The town center is easy to explore on foot and several old coaching inns offer lodging near the main street.
A restored merchant residence from the 17th century still shows the original wall paintings in several rooms and offers a glimpse into the life of a silk trader. Few visitors know that this building ranks among the best preserved townhouses of its era in the region.
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