blue plaque: The Rt Hon Sir Edward Heath

A small blue plaque marks the former home of Sir Edward Heath, the Conservative Prime Minister who served from 1970 to 1974. It's one of those quiet historical markers you'll spot while wandering Salisbury's streets - nothing grand, just a modest reminder that this town housed one of Britain's most controversial post-war leaders. Heath was a classical musician, a yachtsman, and a deeply unpopular PM who took Britain into the Common Market and faced the Three-Day Week crisis. Whether you find that compelling or tedious depends entirely on your politics.

The plaque itself won't detain you long. It's a two-minute stop at best, suited to history buffs doing a Salisbury heritage walk or anyone with a particular interest in 1970s politics. Kids will find it utterly forgettable unless you're the sort of parent who makes a game of spotting blue plaques across town. The real value is as part of a broader explore of Salisbury's Georgian architecture and political legacy.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Salisbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site is less than two miles away - you could easily incorporate this into a morning wander before heading into Salisbury Cathedral or the market square. Don't make a special trip. Do clock it if you're already in town and fancy a bit of mid-20th century political nostalgia. Admission is free, naturally. Just turn up whenever.