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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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"Heading towards the spring": twice the expected number at Stonehenge for solstice

6,400 people were at Stonehenge this morning to mark the winter solstice.

This is twice the number who participated last year - Stonehenge managers say because it is dry, and schools are out for Christmas.

Kate Davies, Stonehenge General Manager, talks more about the enduring appeal of this ancient tradition.

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