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Visitors face random searches at Stonehenge says B.B.C

B.B.C. | 17.06.2003 19:43

Tighter controls are planned for an expected 23,000 visitors to Stonehenge
for the summer solstice.



New restrictions this year will mean visitors will not be able to get onto
the site until 0200 BST and will be banned from bringing sleeping bags. The
stones will be open from 0200 BST to 12 noon on Saturday 21 June, and access
will be free. Visitors face random searches before entering the site. Dr
Simon Thurley, chief executive of English Heritage, said: "We are very
pleased to welcome people to Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice.


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  1. Creeping fascism — Mark