Stonehenge: Celebration and SubversionStonehenge has always been a gathering point for different aspects of counter-culture, never more so than during the summer solstice celebrations. This book traces the history of the celebrations, from the Druid revival of the 18th century, to the modern rave culture and road protest movement of more modern times. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Antiquarians and the early solstice gatherings | 9 |
The early twentieth century | 17 |
Copyright | |
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