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2014 Winter Solstice at Stonehenge

Thousands of people are gathering at Stonehenge in Wiltshire this morning to celebrate the winter solstice.

About 6400 people are taking part - double the number that participated last year.

It is one of the rare occasions when visitors can get close and actually touch the stones. The event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.

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Crowds gather for Stonehenge solstice

Crowds have gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire to mark the Winter Solstice. It's cloudy at the ancient stones ahead of the 0804 sunrise.

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