Summer Solstice marked by thousands at Stonehenge
Summer Solstice marked by thousands at Stonehenge
Crowds at dawn amongst the stones at Stonehenge in Wiltshire for the Summer Solstice
Crowds at dawn amongst the stones at Stonehenge in Wiltshire for the Summer Solstice
THOUSANDS of people have marked the summer solstice despite the celebration being one of the wettest in years.
Poor weather could not dampen the spirits of 14,500 people who welcomed the sun at Stonehenge at dawn this morning.
The annual pagan celebration of the sun, on the longest day of the year, centred on the famous prehistoric monument where the event was marked with religious ceremonies.
The solstice annually attracts an eclectic mix and among the druids, revellers and sun worshippers were those just curious to experience the spiritual event at the site on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.
English Heritage opened up the stone circle at Stonehenge yesterday evening ready to welcome those making the annual pilgrimage.
Heavy rain overnight reduced the number of people who camped out or arrived early to witness the dawn compared with previous years, which have seen numbers of around 20,000.
The sunrise at 4.52am was welcomed by rain-sodden crowds with a loud cheer and applause despite the sun being blanketed by dark clouds.
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Summer Solstice marked by thousands at Stonehenge
Summer Solstice marked by thousands at Stonehenge
