On the day of the Summer Solstice, thousands of people travel to this ancient monument. 
As the sun rises, it aligns directly above the Heel Stone and Slaughter Stone.
Local Druids believe it is a religious site of worship.
Curious tourists join the mixture of celebrations, silence and meditation.
Although Stonehenge was built long before druids worshipped here, and its purpose remains a mystery.
Was this an ancient astronomical monument used to observe the seasons and the harvesting of crops?
Today the Summer Solstice is a day where many different people cross paths, yet stand together in celebration of the mysterious history of Stonehenge. 

Stonehenge is an iconic symbol of England, built more than 4,000 years ago near Amesbury, Wiltshire.
A UNESCO world heritage site and a wonder of the world.
Pre-historic and therefore defined by no written records.
Many aspects of the monument still remain a mystery. Is it a place of healing? A place of outstanding universal value? Or a local burial ground? A religious place of worship for local druids?
Shaped and understood in the context of its time.
Many histories intertwine around the stones. Today you can walk in the footsteps of our Neolithic ancestors and explore the value of this ancient monument for yourself. 

The British Museum is the first national public museum in the world, founded in 1753.
The most visited museum in the United Kingdom, housing objects of art, culture and human history.
To some, its universality in collections of the world reflect Britain’s diverse identity. 
To others, its universality loosens ties to nationalism.
The British ownership some objects are contested, such as The Elgin Marbles, Benin Bronzes and the Rosetta Stone.
Is the British Museum a centre for enlightenment? Or a custodian of power to impart knowledge? 
Individual histories as collectively owned heritage.
British. Diverse. Yet universal.

I am the British museum, a storehouse of world heritage.
I am an icon of knowledge, enlightenment, diversity, and celebration.
Many of my objects come from far away, yet the details of their journeys here have been forgotten.
I am an icon of removal, destruction, and loss. 
British imperialism replaced with the celebration of world heritage. 
Constructing my memory. 
Constructing forgetting. 
I am the past, present and future. 
I am the British museum, a storehouse of world heritage.