Question 1: Which ancient legend is Glastonbury Tor, pictured here, often linked to?
- King Arthur
- Beowulf
- Atlantis
Answer: King Arthur
Fact: Glastonbury is linked to the legendary Avalon of King Arthur and is even considered by some to be his final resting place. Under certain conditions, when the air and ground temperatures align, the Tor appears to float above the mist—an optical illusion known as a Fata Morgana. This phenomenon is named after Morgan le Fay, a sorceress from Arthurian legend.
Question 2: What was included with tickets to the first Glastonbury Festival?
- Drink vouchers
- Milk
- Sandwiches
Answer: Milk
Fact: The first Glastonbury Festival, held in 1970, had tickets priced at just one British pound and even offered free milk from the farm. It was a small-scale event attended by around 1,500 people and featured performances by artists such as Marc Bolan, Keith Christmas, and Al Stewart, among others.
Question 3: Which historic site inspired the design of the festival’s main stage?
- Taj Mahal
- Great Pyramid of Giza
- Stonehenge
Answer: Great Pyramid of Giza
Fact: The original Pyramid Stage was built in 1971 by theatre designer Bill Harkin using scaffolding, expanded metal, and plastic sheeting. In 1981, it was reconstructed as a permanent structure, but it was tragically destroyed by fire just before the 1994 festival. In 2000, local villager Bill Burroughs rebuilt the stage, making it four times larger than its previous version.