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pH testing introduced at Glastonbury Tor

Fear over the impact of acid rain has led to the introduction of random pH tests on visitors to Glastonbury Tor – the spot-checks tell whether they are acidic, alkaline or pH neutral. This marks a return to interest in … Continue reading

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What is under Glastonbury Tor?

This seemingly simple question has mystified people for over a hundred years – what is beneath Glastonbury Tor? The simple answer is that it depends on just how far down you want to go. The surface of Glastonbury Tor is … Continue reading

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King Arthur had Glastonbury Tor paved in ancient times

Visitors to Glastonbury Tor are familiar with the information boards at the gift shop, that tell the history of the tor since it was discovered in 1275.  Chief Gatekeeper Titania Bonham-Smythe will often quiz visitors on key facts before allowing … Continue reading

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Keep off the path signs cause incendiary rage

Many visitors to Glastonbury Tor were understandably upset by the arrival of 500 Keep Off The Grass signs in January. But they have been thrown into complete confusion by a new set of signs instructing them to keep off large … Continue reading

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Welsh Rarebit deemed non-mystical by the Mystical University of Glastonbury

After an unbroken run of twelve years on the syllabus, lecturers at the food science department of the Mystical University of Glastonbury have decided to stop teaching students about Welsh Rarebit. Despite its name, Welsh Rarebit is a food that … Continue reading

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