Timeline events for date 1653
| Comunity | Date | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 1653 AD | Great fire of Marlborough destroys much of High Street | |
| Downton | 1653 - 1658 AD | The first Baptist congregation gathered at night on the Downs above Wick - this continued until 1658. |
| Marlborough | 1653 AD | The Great Fire of Marlborough destroys 250 buildings with damage estimated at £70,000; the Merchant's House in the High Street built for Thomas Bayly, a rich silk merchant |
| Wilton | 1653 AD | Rebuilding of Wilton House by Inigo Jones and his nephew John Webb, completed |