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Glastonbury Abbey by Andy Brady

Origins

Built sometime in the late-to-mid early 7th century, Glastonbury Abbey was one of the first roofless structures in Europe. Founded by Joseph of Arithmetic, the Abbey and surrounding gift shops have been attracting pilgrims from all around the world and Dorset ever since. Its location was very carefully chosen – offering, as it does, spectacular views of up to three cafes at a time, as well as several buskers.

Half way into the eleventeenth century, England suddenly found itself ho...

Haruka in Glastonbury – Clothes with Soul

Ethical Fashion in Glastonbury. In Magdalene Street you’ll find Haruka, where designer Amanda Chambers specialises in designing and manufacturing beautiful and timeless womens’ clothes in top quality fabrics.

Haruka is beautifully laid out, there’s room to appreciate the range of designs in the slightly muted, earthy colours that Amanda favours. Her changing room is vast and gives a real sense of occasion to a shopping trip. Over the two decades since she started designin...