Thousands of people watched the sunrise over Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, signifying the end of spring. Those who gathered for the spectacle on Saturday at the neolithic monument in Wiltshire braved a warm start to the morning as they marked the year’s longest day.

Thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge to watch the summer solstice sunrise, marking the year's longest day - on what could become the hottest day of the year so far.