PEOPLE from around the world can leave their mark in history by writing messages to go in an e-timecapsule being buried near Stonehenge in 2008.

With the use of the Internet and innovative archiving technology, the capsule allows people to leave messages, which will then be buried in it at King Barrow Ridge and opened again in 100 years' time.

This will present a unique snapshot of life in the 21st Century and allow people from all walks of life to make history.

The founder of the capsule, Ian Ray, said: "This is a fantastic and unique chance for everyone to play an active part in history. Future generations will read the words written and pictures stored and get a real understanding of who we were and what we did.

"In past times, history has always focused on the rich, infamous or powerful. We can redress that balance."

The closing date for entries is midday on June 18, 2008. People must get their messages in before then to go in the capsule.

They must join the site and then post their messages online to go into the capsule, paying a small fee/donation to do so.

The innovative archiving technology being used is called microfilm and has a lifetime of 500 years. The microfilm used in the e-timecapsule is from The Microfilm Shop, the leading UK supplier.

Paul Negus, managing director of The Microfilm Shop, said they are delighted to be involved in a unique project.