The outstanding Glastonbury festival has begun in earnest for summer 2009. Glastonbury was born in 1970 and the only promotion was a little pink piece of paper handed
out to the locals advertising the Kinks.
Michael Eavis who is the eccentric dairy farmer that has been at the helm and hosting the epic festival for the last four decades is planning to pass on the reigns to his daughter Emily.
The Worthy farm’s kitchen table, the control centre for the world best known music festival for almost 40 years is making room for Emily who is expected to take full control in 2011.
In the eighties Farmer Eavis established the festival as a bastion of the left: CND, Oxfam and Greenpeace all had a role, and he set aside a field for new age travellers.
But many regard the following decade as the event’s heyday, when gatecrashers swelled capacity to as many as 250,00 to witness career-transforming performances from the likes of Pulp, Robbie Williams, Oasis and Radiohead.
Farmer Eavis missed the anarchy that ended with the erection of an impenetrable fence in 2002. “Young people who come here now are all well-behaved,” he said. “They’re A level, Degree students – motivated and ambitious.”
The festival which has grown from a £1 ticket aimed at campers into a British Institution, synonymous with big act bands and large scale concerts.
The one aspect which has remained the same over the last four decades is the unpredictable British weather. The rain has been making its appearance almost every year, but the now 140,000 festival goers are now pre harmed.
Almost all carry their very essential wellingtons, no doubt a trend originally emulated from Farmer Eaves. Although the latest designs have little resemblance to the traditional green or black farmers wellingtons.
The designs now are style statements and most go with what you are wearing. The designs are durable and the grip substantial, although many of the designs are reflective of flower power and are reminiscent of the old hippy style fashions.
Although many of the latest styles are much more contemporary and are quite funky with the latest stripe, zebra, block designs.
If you are going to a festival, look out for wellingtons that are durable and reach to just below the knee (many don’t).
Also pick a wellington that is quite flexible but fits your foot quite well, many end up slipping off in the mud and this can defeat the whole purpose of wearing them.
Look at the ones that I have picked, which I feel will stand out in the “war of wellies” this festival
These are absolutely gorgeous and look amazing on, really unique and individual
Make sure your wellies tick both style and practical boxes. This pair are certain to spark envious eyes in and amongst the tent-pitching crowd
Made from a High Quality Durable Waterproof Rubber material
The soles have large grips which makes these ideal for all weather conditions
Measurements (Zebra)
Leg Leg is 12 inches
Calf Width is 14 inches
1 inch sole
Measurements (Pink)
Leg Leg is 13 inches
Calf Width is 14-14.5 inches
1 inch sole
