Episode 63 - Written in the stars: summer solstice and stone circles
The summer solstice, which brings the longest day…
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Show Notes
The summer solstice, which brings the longest day of the year, is due to take place on 20 June and, under normal circumstances, thousands of people would gather at Stonehenge to watch the sun rise over the Heel stone. However, as that’s not possible this year, we’re having our own socially distanced celebration.
Joining us is Senior Properties Historian, Dr Susan Greaney, to discuss the importance of the solstice to Stonehenge and the other prehistoric monuments aligned with it.
To discover more about Stonehenge and the Summer Solstice, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge
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