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Wiltshire in Pictures: A Royal visit to the county

Reuters King Charles recieves, in a dress uniform, is handed an engraved brass shell casing from an artillery round fired during his coronation from the crew of an artillery piece he has just fired during a visit to the regiment at their headquarters in Lark Hill. Three soldiers in camouflage are also visibleReuters
King Charles made a special trip to Wiltshire on Friday

It's been a busy week in Wiltshire including a royal visit, with the Royal Regiment of Artillery playing host to King Charles at its headquarters in Larkhill on Friday.

There have been new beginnings in Salisbury, with a diesel locomotive being renamed in honour of the Royal Artillery and the first Canon Historian being installed at the cathedral.

A new exhibition has opened at Lacock Abbey, a legal graffiti wall has been praised in Melksham and some rare nocturnal visitors have been spotted in a little-known woodland.

Here is our weekly round-up showing life across the county this week.

Reuters The King moves down the line after talking to locals in Larkhill, whilst being watched by a man in a uniform and security.Reuters

Royal visit: King Charles met soldiers and their families when he visited the Royal Regiment of Artillery HQ in Larkhill.

Salisbury Cathedral Four men and two women stand in ceremonial robes in Salisbury Cathedral. From left, a woman and a man in dark green robes, then a churchman in white, a churchman in white and gold robes and then a man and a woman wearing dark green robes.Salisbury Cathedral

All dressed up: Historian Tom Holland has become the first Canon Historian in an English cathedral He was installed in an Evensong service at Salisbury Cathedral on Monday, alongside Judith Davey Cole, Nigel Salisbury and Lucinda Herklots.

A large group of people carrying placards against the development of the former golf course in Highworth gather outside a Swindon Borough Council meeting on a dry summer evening

Passionate: Hundreds of people gathered on Wednesday to lobby Swindon Borough Council and speak up for keeping the former golf course in Highworth as a green space rather than letting it be developed.

Russ Wyn A night-time picture of a pine marten wandering through a woodland clearing.Russ Wyn

A rare sight: One of England's rarest species, the Pine Marten, has been discovered living in a protected woodland. The animal was captured by a camera trap in RSPB Franchises Wood, on the Wiltshire-Hampshire border. The wood has been dubbed "the secret forest" due to its location and the fact it is not open to visitors.

National Trust Online/Marco Bischof and Lacock Curator Andy Cochrane in Lacock's Fox Talbot Museum Two men, one in plaid, the other in a pullover, looking at the camera with a selection of four photos in the background. The photos are of a shepherd carrying a sheep, a tree, a woman sitting down and a boy standing up.National Trust Online/Marco Bischof and Lacock Curator Andy Cochrane in Lacock's Fox Talbot Museum
National Trust Online/Werner Bischof Estate Magnum Photos An historic photo taken off Cologne just after the conclusion of the Second World War with various bombed out buildings, rubble and only one man visible.National Trust Online/Werner Bischof Estate Magnum Photos

On show: Lacock Abbey is playing host to an exhibition of previously unseen photographs by the acclaimed photojournalist Werner Bischof. The exhibition began on 31 May and includes images of post-war Cologne and various character studies.

South Western Railway A man in uniform removes a sheet to reveal a plaque with the words "The Royal Artilleryman" affixed to a blue locomotive.South Western Railway

Naming ceremony: A diesel locomotive has been rededicated in honour of a branch of the armed forces in a naming ceremony at Salisbury Railway station. The train, named The Royal Artilleryman, has just undergone a major overhaul and was unveiled with military personnel, Royal Artillery Association Members and an Honour Guard all in attendance.

A heavily graffitied wall with three different designs in a variety of colours.

Creative outlet: Wiltshire Council say that the legal art wall in Melksham has proved to be a real success. The scheme, set up last September, has resulted in a reduction in vandalism in the town, whilst also offering a creative outlet for local artists.

Wiltshire Police A large group of people holding certificates in front of a stage with blue and red curtains.Wiltshire Police

Well deserved: Members of the public have been recognised alongside police officers and staff for their bravery, courage, and dedication in the latest Wiltshire Police Force Awards ceremony. The event took place in Devizes on Wednesday, with awards being given out for public spiritedness, bravery and leadership.

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