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Stonehenge: Where Myth and History Meet

SBWire (press release) - Jan 24, 2012
Stonehenge is a structure as enigmatic as it has ever been, a landmark that mystifies people from all over the world perhaps more than any other. It is as enchanting as it is atmospheric, and once you have seen it, you will never forget it.

Community bus could take tourists from Amesbury to Stonehenge

Salisbury Journal - Jan 25, 2012
By Jill Harding » AMESBURY'S community minibus will be used to ferry tourists from the town centre to Stonehenge as part of a move to improve the connection between the town and the world heritage site. As the Journal reported last week, Amesbury Town ...

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Richmond Times Dispatch - Jan 25, 2012
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Stonehenge

by: Lisa Graves
Stonehenge picks up where Atlantis leaves off and follows Lilly even further down the rabbit hole of her mind.

Lilly has it all. A tall, dark and handsome boyfriend, Elliott, a blond best friend, Nicholas, and a mind that has recently been opened to a new and exciting world. Her life is perfect.

When Lilly starts having flashbacks of a past life even Elliott can't remember, and they affect her ability to project, will Elliott and Lilly's relationship survive when she can't be with him?.
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Rowan

by: Lauren Howell
Jake, a dragon who wears orange Chuck Taylors, shows up in Kelly Foster’s living room disguised as a human. When he starts going on about a lost sword, a magical pendant and Stonehenge being the gatekeeper to the lost city of Atlantis, Kelly feels a little more than skeptical. But when Jake tells her it could all be the key to finding her father, Kelly doesn’t hesitate to jump on board. Swept away to the world of Rowan, she picks up a band of followers along the way, Henry, Tyler, Sky, and Caesius.
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The Ley Lines of Lushbury

by: Scott Hunter
When Tim Herring's family moves to the village of Lushbury near Stonehenge, strange things begin to happen. . . Who is the mysterious girl, Domino, and why is she hiding in Tim’s garden? Why do the birds of Lushbury only fly in straight lines and why do the church bells toll when the building has lain derelict for years? Tim's questions are soon answered as the children are pitched into a desperate race to protect an ancient secret buried beneath the Standing Stones –but can they really hope to win against such a terrifying enemy? .
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Rick Steves' Great Britain 2012

by: Rick Steves
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Great Britain.

With this guide, you’ll explore the misty isle of Great Britain, from lively London to the lush green fields of Wales and the craggy beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Wander the sheep-dotted hillsides of the Lake District, and stroll the promenade at the kitschy beach resort of Blackpool. On Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, ask a proud Scot about the local whisky. Trace Britain’s history from prehistoric Stonehenge to Roman Bath, and from tout Welsh castles to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Secrets of Stonehenge

Many secrets remain surrounding the creation of Stonehenge. Archaeologists try to unravel the mystery. Stonehenge Decoded : SUN JUNE 1 9P et/pt : channel.nationalgeographic.com

 

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STONEHENGE -Wiltshire, England

Quick guide Age estimated at 3100 BC Location Wiltshire, UK OS Reference SU 122 422 Type of stone Bluestone, Sarsen, Welsh Sandstone Worship Lunar, Solar Access English Heritage - there is a charge to visit the stones Extra notes Except on special occasions, visitors are unable to walk amongst the stones This was created from Audio made for a British Airways audio cassette tour of the UK South of England. Written and narrated by Blain Fairman in 1990. Audio production by Robert Nichol AudioProductions London. pictures added to this version 2008 by Robert Nichol to create a Youtube video Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) west of Amesbury and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Salisbury. One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. Archaeologists believe that the iconic stone monument was erected around 2500 BC, however this was not the first stone structure on the site The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury henge monument, and it is also a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge itself is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage while the surrounding land is ...

 

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Eddie Izzard - Stonehenge

Clip from Dress to Kill

 

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Building Stonehenge - This Man can Move Anything

Wally Wallington has demonstrated that he can lift a Stonehenge-sized pillar weighing 22000 lbs and moved a barn over 300 ft. What makes this so special is that he does it using only himself, gravity, and his incredible ingenuity. www.theforgottentechnology.com

 

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Ancient Mysteries - Stonehenge

The facts and theories surrounding some of the world's ancient mysteries. Stonehenge is a circle of giant stones in England - but how did they get there.