THE artistic and personal life of an esteemed sculptor and artist will be showcased in a major exhibition co Salisbury.

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Venice being excommunicated, the construction on Salisbury Cathedral, and the birth of Father Francis Duffy.

More than 30,000 flowers have gone on display inside Salisbury Cathedral. The cathedral invited about 500 flower arrangers to create the wide array of displays for the Spirit of Water Flower Festival.