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BBC releases archive footage of Glastonbury - including a Holy Thorn Ceremony from 1957

By Emma Dance 22nd Jul 2022

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Among the footage is a Holy Thorn Ceremony from 1957
Among the footage is a Holy Thorn Ceremony from 1957

A selection of old films about Glastonbury have been released by the BBC.

Among the archived footage which has been made available is film of the Holy Thorn Ceremony in 1957, and the making of sheepskin coats.

They can all be seen for free HERE

     

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