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In 1831, John Constable painted "Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows," capturing the cathedral's grandeur from the River Nadder's banks. This work, completed three years after his wife's death, is now housed at Tate Britain. (en.wikipedia.org) The cathedral itself, consecrated in 1258, is renowned for its 123-metre spire, the tallest in the UK. (salisburycathedral.org.uk) Notably, it houses one of the four surviving original copies of the 1215 Magna Carta. (salisburycathedral.org.uk) In 1991, Salisbury Cathedral became the first English cathedral to admit girl choristers, marking a significant milestone in its history. (en.wikipedia.org)
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