Gothic Image: Glastonbury - Maker of Myths, by Frances Howard-Gordon

<BODY> <H1><A HREF="makerofmyths0.html">Glastonbury</A></H1> <H2>Maker of Myths</H2> <H3>Frances Howard-Gordon</H3> <BR> <P><B>Glastonbury, the ancient Isle of Avalon, is known throughout the world as a holy shrine, an ancient sanctuary, a sacred centre overflowing with history, myths and legends.</B></P> <P>Within its landscape are hidden tales of ancient fertility rituals and a neolithic spiral maze... <BR> - the cauldron of inspiration, the Holy Grail and the elixir of life;<BR> - a faery castle, a magic mountain and lights in the hills;<BR> - King Arthur, the Round Table of the Zodiac and the story of creation;<BR> - the oldest church in Britain, the coming of the saints, and the chalice of the Last Supper;<BR> - secret passages, running water and inexplicable shafts of light;<BR> - a megalithic moon observatory, lines on the landscape and a sacred egg-stone.</P> <P>For the visitor, the armchair traveller, or the reader who simply wonders what continues to attract so many thousands to this ancient sacred place, this guidebook will provide an interesting introduction. </P> <P>Since its publication in 1982, <I>Glastonbury: Maker of Myths</I> has sold over 50,000 copies. Now substantially revised and updated, this new edition also looks at Glastonbury today, its ever-changing population, its pilgrims, problems and plans for the future.</P> <P><I>The legends of Glastonbury are closely interwoven with its landscape, monuments and natural features. They come to life in their natural setting, whose subtle beauties are illustrated in this helpful companionable guide to Glastonbury's shrines and secret places.</I>  John Michell</P> <P><B>FRANCES HOWARD-GORDON</B> has lived in Glastonbury for over 20 years, after leaving London where she worked as a film director for BBC-TV and as a freelance journalist. She owns and runs Gothic Image bookshop, publishing and tours with her partner Jamie George.</P> <H3>Contents</H3> <BR> <P><B><A HREF="#intro">INTRODUCTION</A></B><BR> Map<BR> <A HREF="books/makerofmyths.html" TARGET="_top"><B>THE TOR</B><BR> Prehistory, Celts and Druids, Arthurian associations, Archaeological chronology, Tunnels and waterways</A><BR> <B>CHALICE HILL</B><BR> Prehistory and Celtic associations, Medieval, Christian and Arthurian associations<BR> <B>WEARYALL HILL</B><BR> Prehistory, Celts and Druids, Arthurian associations, Christian associations<BR> <B>BRIDE'S MOUND</B><BR> <B>THE LAKE VILLAGES</B><BR> Christian and Arthurian associations, Peat Moors Visitors' Centre, <BR> <B>THE ABBEY</B><BR> Prehistory, Christian associations and chronological history, Arthurian associations<BR> <B>THE ABBEY BARN</B><BR> <B>THE SEVEN SACRED ISLANDS</B><BR> <B>CHALICE WELL</B><BR> Prehistory, Celts and Druids, Arthurian associations, Archaeological chronology and Christian associations<BR> <B>THE WHITE SPRING</B><BR> <B>GOG AND MAGOG</B><BR> Prehistory, History<BR> <B>THE GLASTONBURY ZODIAC</B><BR> Associations with the Zodiac, The Signs in the landscape<BR> <B>THE GEORGE & PILGRIMS HOTEL</B><BR> <B>THE TRIBUNAL</B><BR> <B>THE CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN BAPTIST</B><BR> <B>SAINT BENEDICT'S CHURCH</B><BR> <B>SAINT MARY'S CHURCH</B><BR> The cult of Mary<BR> <B>THE ALMSHOUSES</B><BR> <B>ANCIENT FESTIVALS</B><BR> <B>GLASTONBURY CULTURE</B><BR> History, The present<BR> <B>GLASTONBURY TOWN</B><BR> History, The present<BR> <B>DIARY OF EVENTS</B><BR> OPENING TIMES<BR> BIBLIOGRAPHY<BR> INDEX<BR></P> </BODY>