Today on Monday 21 June 2010, thousands of Summer Solstice revellers have gathered at Stonehenge to watch dawn break on the longest day of the year. As the sun rose at 04:52 hours, a cheer went up from those gathered overnight at the stone circle on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. This year the weather was good and the crowds were treated to clear views of the sunrise - previous years have seen the spectacle obscured by mist and cloud.
The solstice annually attracts an eclectic mix - Druids, hippies, sun worshippers and those who are curious to experience the ancient festival. According Wiltshire Police spokesman nearly 20,000 people attended the event, with 15 arrests overnight for minor public disorder. Last year a record 36,500 revellers attended, causing traffic chaos and road closures.
It was announced last week that £10 million of funding for a proposed visitor centre at the prehistoric site has been axed, putting the plans on hold indefinitely.
Monday 21 June 2010
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