Some 10,000 people gather at the ancient site to mark the start of the longest day of the year.
Some 10,000 people have gathered to welcome the summer solstice at Stonehenge.
Druids and pagans joined a colourful mix of visitors to mark the longest day of the year at the ancient site in Salisbury. On the solstice, the sun rises behind the entrance to the stone circle, and rays of light are channelled into the centre of the monument.Stonehenge's distinctive formation aligns to both the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.Rhode Island family Katelyn Sanders, Carolyn Pare and Vanessa Pheberger had come for their first solsticeJanet Burns and Gill Richardson from County Durham joined the celebrations.Ms Richardson added: "Amazing, absolutely amazing.
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