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Megalithomania Glastonbury Conferences 2015

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Ancient Civilizations

Event Date(s):

09/05/2015 - 09:00

We are now planning the 2015 Megalithomania Conference in Glastonbury, UK (after a much needed year off!). It will take place on Saturday 9th May at Glastonbury Town Hall with a distinguished line-up of Megalithomaniacs. Book your discounted early-bird tickets here.

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Megalithomania

Event Location:

Town Hall venue

Magdalene Street

BA6 9EL Glastonbury

United Kingdom

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