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"I think the attraction of Malmesbury is that independent spirit," added Mr Drake. The latest arrivals on the town's high street include The Malmesbury Wine Company, Alltype Builder's Merchant and Flowers Galore. Jamie Breeden, of the Malmesbury Wine Company, said trade has been good in their four weeks of operation. "One thing we felt since we moved here is that there is a real sense of community. There's also also a growing population, with more new build estates on the outskirts of Malmesbury," he explained.