Maybe you've experienced Glastonbury Festival, but do you know the strange origins of this iconic event? It's weirder than you might think. Follow me on a ramble through Worthy Farm to discover how Somerset came to host one of the world's biggest festivals, unearthing stories of ley lines, wartime Britain, spirit seekers and rebel aristocrats. Reflecting on the month of June, we also observe the cosmic importance of the summer solstice and why midsummer is inherently woven into the history of Glastonbury.

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Written and produced by Rosie May

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Book recommendations:

Electric Eden - Rob Young

Glastonbury Festival Tales - Crispin Aubrey, John Shearlaw

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