This programme is about a little known but very important historic site on the outskirts of Glastonbury, which is also an annual gathering point for February's Celtic Festival of Imbolc.
Bride's Mound is the ancient entrance to the Isle of Avalon, lying west of the town between the vast derelict Morlands industrial area, and the Somerset Levels.
The programme concentrates on the campaign to save part of the site from development, as well as the history, legend and story that surrounds this small but fascinating place.
Sound gathered during the Imbolc celebration is the backdrop for a journey to the edge of Glastonbury.
Programme Date: February '99
Producer: Sue Palmer
Editor: Stephen Clarke
Participants: Sue Barnet, Serena Roney-Dougal, Jan Morland, Patti Howe
Silver On The Tree for 'Ailshe Ban' on Eye of the Aeon sung by Claire & Oshia © Silver Branch Productions 1990. Contact ++ 44 (0)1458 832 452
Glastonbury Net Radio Jingles by Bucky
The February '99 issue of the locally produced Free State magazine published by Unique Publications has a leading article about the enviromental concerns around the site. Contact: Unique Publications
If you'd like more information, or to join the Friends, please send an SAE to Friends of Bride's Mound, PO Box 23, 5 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset England BA6 9DP
http://www.glastonbury.co.uk/attractions/brides.html
