This is the first general survey of Glastonbury written by a scholar and historian deeply versed in the intangible mystery of the place. Full of photos and old illustrations this is a tour de force and is a fine analysis of all the ancient history from obscure beginnings to the present day.

Ancient Isle of Avalon within whose landscape are hidden tales of ancient fertility, rituals and a neolithic spiral maze, the cauldron of inspirations, the Holy Grail and elixir of life; a faery castle a magic mountain and lights in the hills. All this as well as a guide to the town today are included in this popular guide.

Britain's largest and most controversial antiquity is literally as old as the hills that form its figures and the streams that helped to define them. A vast circle 10 miles across, the effigies of the zodiac are placed in order, all with heads at the centre and facing west. The map shows them clearly and 100 significant place names and many local legends attest them. The Zodiac stars also fit their effigies when a planisphere is scaled to the map.

Since ancient times the Quest for The Grail has required the knight to complete seven tasks or journeys. Here are 7 such journeys set around Glastonbury- the countryside associated with the Arthurian story. There are clear maps and descriptions along with an interpretation of the medieval Grail texts.

A psychic quest to discover the truth about Arthur's final, fatal battle.

This is not merely an academic study for Glastonbury has a personal effect on inquirers and all who approach the subject, however dispassionately, enter upon a path of initiation which points to the inner sanctum of the mysterty. Traditions are seen in a new light as symbols of ancient magical rite.