Revellers celebrate winter solstice at Stonehenge

Each year thousands of people travel to the Neolithic monument for the occasion

Last updated: December 23, 2019 | 12:46

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome in the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, southwest Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, southwest Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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A reveller enjoys the sunrise as they welcome in the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Ann Owen poses with her 11-month-old son Forrest, as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain.

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Revellers enjoy the sunrise as they welcome the winter solstice at Stonehenge stone circle in Amesbury, Britain

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