Glastonbury has grown to become one of the most famous festivals in the world but has come as long way from its humble origins in 1970. Initially organised by just Michael Eavis, his daughter Emily now co-runs the event, which welcomes more than 210,000 attendees at Worthy Farm in Somerset.
Before the formation of Glastonbury Festival, the UK had musical events such as the National Jazz and Blues Festival and the Isle of Wight Festival. But it was from an open-air concert headlined by the iconic Led Zeppelin at the 1970 Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music, where Michael drew inspiration to begin his own event.
The Bath-based festival was held in late June and by the September 19 of the same year, Michael was holding the first ever festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton. Around 1,500 are reported to have been at the first ever Glastonbury, which was originally dubbed the Pop, Blues and Folk Festival.
