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St George’s Day at Kenilworth Castle

April 26, 2015April 26, 2015 Mark Leave a comment History, UK

This week say St George’s Day, the 23rd April, the patron saint of – among other places – England, and from where the English flag originates. Several English Heritage sites were hosting events to celebrate this weekend, and we headed off the the event for St George’s Day at Kenilworth Castle. The castle is impressive […]

Happy St George’s Day

April 23, 2013April 23, 2014 Mark Leave a comment History

Today is St George’s Day. It is famous for many things; traditionally observed as the date of birth of William Shakespeare, and also his date of death. Not the best birthday… In Roman times, this was Vinalia urbana, the celebration of the wine harvest. On this day on 1014, Brian Boru defeated the Viking hoards […]