LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Druids celebrate solstice in London

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

21 Mar 1996

Year of production

1996

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Duration

00:05:01

Description

Jeff Collins reports on the Druids’ celebration of the Spring Solstice, next to the Tower of London. Druid, Sardia, plays the role of one of the elements pivotal to the ceremony, air. Chief Druid David Loxley says in this day and age of greed and capitalism their message about spring is well-received. The order’s Presider, John, says the majority of people listen peacefully, although members of the order do get some negative comments.

Contributors

John ?; Jeff Collins; David Loxley; Sardia (druid)

Keywords

London; Festivals; Druids; Religions; Religious practice; Spring; Druidism; Solstices; Ancient religions; Religious rites

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