The summer solstice sun rises behind the Liver Building, in Liverpool, north-western England, silhouetting the mythical liver birds that are the symbol of the city. PA
People gather for sunrise at Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, southern England. The summer solstice on June 21 is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Getty
Thousands of people greet the summer solstice sunrise with cheers at Stonehenge. Getty Images
A reveller watches sunrise at Stonehenge. EPA
This was the first time members of the public have been allowed to attend the solstice in person since 2019. For the past two years, the sunrise was streamed online because of the pandemic. Getty Images
A woman touches one of the stones at Stonehenge. The structures are thought to date back up to 6,000 years. Getty Images
It is believed that solstices have been celebrated at Stonehenge for thousands of years. EPA
Stonehenge has spiritual significance for many of those attending the solstice. AFP
Sunrise over Stonehenge. AFP
The solstice cricket match between teams from Sefton Park Cricket Club in Liverpool, north-west England. The first ball was bowled at sunrise, at 4:43am. AFP
The sun rises above Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, Somerset, south-west England. The Tor is mentioned in Celtic mythology, including myths linked to King Arthur. Reuters
Members of Wild Sea Women take part in a Wild Kundalini Yoga class during solstice sunrise in Seaburn, Sunderland, north-east England. Reuters
The summer solstice sun rises behind the Liver Building, in Liverpool, north-western England, silhouetting the mythical liver birds that are the symbol of the city. PA
People gather for sunrise at Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, southern England. The summer solstice on June 21 is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Getty
Thousands of people greet the summer solstice sunrise with cheers at Stonehenge. Getty Images
A reveller watches sunrise at Stonehenge. EPA
This was the first time members of the public have been allowed to attend the solstice in person since 2019. For the past two years, the sunrise was streamed online because of the pandemic. Getty Images
A woman touches one of the stones at Stonehenge. The structures are thought to date back up to 6,000 years. Getty Images
It is believed that solstices have been celebrated at Stonehenge for thousands of years. EPA
Stonehenge has spiritual significance for many of those attending the solstice. AFP
Sunrise over Stonehenge. AFP
The solstice cricket match between teams from Sefton Park Cricket Club in Liverpool, north-west England. The first ball was bowled at sunrise, at 4:43am. AFP
The sun rises above Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, Somerset, south-west England. The Tor is mentioned in Celtic mythology, including myths linked to King Arthur. Reuters
Members of Wild Sea Women take part in a Wild Kundalini Yoga class during solstice sunrise in Seaburn, Sunderland, north-east England. Reuters
The summer solstice sun rises behind the Liver Building, in Liverpool, north-western England, silhouetting the mythical liver birds that are the symbol of the city. PA
