History 1987

The council’s decision to refuse the licence was overturned in court only in May.   1987 saw the introduction of the Womad  stage to the Festival. £130,000 was raised for CND and local charities.

Acts included: Elvis Costello, Robert Cray, New Order, Paul Brady, Michelle Shocked and Van Morrison.

Attendance:  60,000. Tickets:  £21.

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Your 1987 Photos

T-Shirt showing who was on - still got it but not sure it will fit! by Pauline CanningNot as many tents then by Pauline CanningMe - a lot slimmer in those days! by Pauline CanningForever glastonbury mum dad and jade xxxx by Amber Maddison-Glover Fantastic Car-Henge. Mutoid Waste! Anarchy! by Jamie C LawsonHome -made wine almost gone by Jamie C LawsonCar-Henge Mutoid Waste by Jamie C LawsonAnyone else remember Sgt Peppers, the entire album played over the Pyramid speakers Sunday morning by MitchJumbo Chips by MitchMud by MitchThe unholy pit of stink by MitchHeart beat of Glastonbury at night by Sue FairsShould’ve parked elsewhere.... by Paul JennerFestival notices! by Paul Jenner1987 shopping by Karen FrancisMike Morris & Paul Sleep by Alan AhearnLook, no tent by Alan AhearnKevin and Paul with... by Alan AhearnPaul Brady by Alan AhearnMichelle Shocked by Alan AhearnBilly Bragg by Alan AhearnWaiting for Courtney Pine by Claire WainmanHear no evil 1987. by David Trippasme age 5 :-) by faye sharples by Eddie AndrewsI was taking a picture of Andy Kershaw who is behind the man with the camera!!! by suziwongmy mum, dad, sister and auntie. i think im in my mums belly by meganView Of Pyramid Stage with a sea of Tents. by Giacomino Parkinson by keith strangePyramid stage at night by Denzel RoachBetter than coca cola! by Dyfan Barr

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