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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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PICTURES: Thousands gather for solstice at Stonehenge

Our reporter Rob Murphy has been with the crowds at Stonehenge, who have been up with the sunrise to celebrate the winter solstice.

It has been a cloudy one, but that hasn't dulled the enthusiasm of the thousands of people marking this ancient tradition.

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