Salisbury - Malmesbury House

Malmesbury House is located in Salisbury on The Close, where many of the city's historical attractions are to be found. The house has seen many faces, both architecturally and in its visitors. Originally it was a canonry in the 13th century and then it was enlarged and leased to the Harris family whose descendent became the first Earl of Malmesbury. The west facade was added decades later to accommodate rooms displaying magnificent rococo plasterwork. Notable visitors to the houseincluded King Charles II and the composer, Handel.