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image sourceBrian May Archive of Stereoscopy
image captionThe image shows Henry Brooks wife Caroline and daughter Caroline Jane facing the camera and son Frank with his back turned looking at the ‘leaning stone’, which was straightened in 1901
An image thought to be the oldest family photo taken at Stonehenge, is going on display after being discovered in the collection of a music legend.
The 3D stereoview image, dating back to the 1860s, was found in Queen guitarist Brian May s archive.
Taken by photographer Henry Brooks, the image depicts his family enjoying a day out at the ancient Wiltshire monument.
Brian May at Stonehenge (Gareth Iwan Jones/English Heritage/PA)
The oldest family photograph taken at Stonehenge has been found in the collection of Queen guitarist Brian May, English Heritage has said.
The 3D stereoview image was taken by photographer Henry Brooks during the 1860s and shows his family enjoying a day out at the historic landmark, the heritage organisation said.
The image will been seen in a new exhibition at Stonehenge.
Brian May’s photograph (Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy/PA)
It will be displayed at the neolithic Wiltshire monument alongside a soundtrack of May playing Queen song Who Wants To Live Forever on the piano.