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Avebury, The Stones 1899
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The same scene viewed some 60 years earlier than photograph No A80019 (page 12-13) presents a neglected view of the stones. Fortunately, Alexander Keiller (of marmalade fame!) bought the site in 1934 to save it for the nation. The site was extensively 'tidied' and serious archaeological work began. The Avebury we see today owes its survival to these excavations. During the 1940s Avebury was handed over to the National Trust, and it is now a World Heritage site.

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A Selection of Memories from Avebury

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Avebury

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A Tour Around Prehistoric Stones At Avebury
Avebury is an interesting place to visit for history, archaeology and garden interests. My wife, Elizabeth, and I saw it on Sunday 24th April in bright hot sunshine when the stones are at their best; brilliantly reflecting sunlight and also casting dark shadows. The nearby Manor House and gardens are very attractive and have amazing amounts of topiary. I also liked the Alexander Keiller ...see more
Avebury, the Stones c1955
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