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Initech

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Mon Apr 22, 2013, 12:12 PM Apr 2013

Are You An Expert In Druid Culture? Apply To Be General Manager Of Stonehenge.

The prehistoric stones of Stonehenge are to be cared for by a general manager for the first time.

English Heritage says it needs "a dynamic and inspirational leader" to look after the site in Wiltshire.

Duties for the £65,000-a-year job include leading the Wiltshire monument's 180 staff and volunteers and liaising with druid leaders.

Other responsibilities include overseeing arrangements for summer and winter solstices.

'Brightest and best'

English Heritage's Tim Reeve said it was "important to ensure we keep the dignity of the stones".

"You could be up at the stones one minute, in outdoor garb trying to help visitors, then you can be back in a state-of-the-art visitors' centre," he added.

"The next time you could be in a suit, representing our site."

He said it was also important to make sure "solstice celebrations aren't in some way compromising the mystery and integrity of the stones".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22227874


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Are You An Expert In Druid Culture? Apply To Be General Manager Of Stonehenge. (Original Post) Initech Apr 2013 OP
Nigel Tufnel is the world's leading authority on Stonehenge. Dr. Strange Apr 2013 #1
And oh, how they danced. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #2
Great, just what we need. Initech Apr 2013 #3
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