Book Review: A Year at Stonehenge

 ***Complimentary copy received in exchange for an honest review***

More than 4000 years old, the true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation and the secrets of its construction have been lost in the mists of time. Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.

Over the last five years James Davies has been photographing Stonehenge at all times of the day and night, and all through the seasons. With privileged access to the stone circle he has built up a unique portfolio. A Year at Stonehenge brings together the best of his work, while a short expert text summarizes our current understanding.

Published to coincide with the opening of a new environmentally sensitive visitor center and the restoration of the surrounding ceremonial landscape, this is the most visually stunning book available on this most fascinating world heritage site.


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My Thoughts

Visiting Stonhenge is top on my bucket list, but with four kids it's not going to happen for awhile. Yet, after reading A Year at Stonehedge, I feel as though I have been there first hand. The images in this book will give you insight into Stonehedge that you would never get from a single visit. The photos are just stunning and I literally get goosebumps on my arms when I look at them. There are dozens of snapshots of the stones in every season and all different times of day. See them with a light brushing of snow, with the full moon overhead, and with a bright red sunset in the background.  You will also get a behind the scenes look at Druids celebrating the winter and summer solstice, adorned in all their spiritual regalia. The pictures are so detailed, you can see the moss growing on the sides of the stones and the grey hair sprinkled in the Druid's full beard. I especially enjoyed the section on the "graffiti" where you can see how people carved their names into the statue hundreds and maybe even thousands of years ago. The circle of stones are definitely one of the worlds greatest wonders, and A Year At Stonehedge has brought them to life in a way I never imagined. I could look at it a thousand times and I'm sure I'd still find something new to wonder at every time. This is definitely a book that will earn a permanent place of honor on the coffee table.


 **Please note that I did not receive any form of monetary compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.**