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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsStonehenge summer solstice celebrations see thousands gather
An estimated 37,000 people gathered to watch the sun rise on the longest day of the year, with a small number of arrests reported by police.
Wiltshire Police said the 25 arrests were mostly for drugs-related offences.
Druids and pagans are among those who mark the summer solstice at sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury.
"We are pleased that the solstice celebrations have been enjoyable events for the majority of people attending," said a spokesman for Wiltshire Police.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-27954267
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Stonehenge summer solstice celebrations see thousands gather (Original Post)
bemildred
Jun 2014
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Siwsan
(26,320 posts)1. I'd take these modern day Druids more serious if they showed up in more traditional attire
Blue woad and tattoos.
Personally, I'm breaking out the Mead, today.
bemildred
(90,061 posts)2. The old ways are best.
xchrom
(108,903 posts)3. Happy Solstice
justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)4. My roommate was there this year
I can't believe he stayed up all night to see the sun rise near some old rocks.
MisterP
(23,730 posts)5. time for a little Windmill Hill Old Speech!