We all know that St George's Day is on 23rd April, but what do we know about the man himself:

• St George became the Patron Saint of England in 1348.
• St George’s Day was declared a national feast day and holiday in England in 1415.
• Following the union with Scotland at the end of the 18^th Century, St Georges Day is no longer a national holiday.
• St George was born to Christian parents in A.D. 270 in Cappadocia (now Eastern Turkey)
• Aged 17, St George became a Roman Solidier but protested against his pagan leader, Emperor Diocletian who led Rome’s Persecution of Christians.
• St George was beheaded because he stayed true to his faith.
• Traditional customs were to fly the St George’s flag and wear a red rose in one’s lapel
• The hymn ‘Jerusalem’ was also sung on the 23rd April, or the nearest Sunday to that date, in churches across the nation 
• The emblem of St George is a red cross on a white background – it was adopted by Richard the Lionheart and brought to England in the 12^th Century.  The Kings soldiers would wear it on their uniforms to avoid confusion during battle.
• A story recognised by most people is the slaying of a dragon by St George, although this is likely to be fictitious.

We have found two events celebrating St George’s Day within the Lichfield area:

St George's Court at The Guildhall, Lichfield

Thursday 23rd April, 12:00pm until 5:00pm

A historic court not to be missed, including reports from High Constables, Ale Tasters and Pinners.  Once ancient manorial court, now filled with good humour and plenty of jokes. All welcome. Free entry, but seating space is limited. 

Tamworth Assembly Rooms

FREE Event on 25^th April 

Go along to the Castle Grounds to celebrate St George, the patron saint of England.  The St George’s Day celebration brings together a host of activities for all the family including The Grand Medieval Joust!

This hugely popular event provides lots to do including:-

• Children’s medieval Workshop Zone
• Medieval Demonstrations & Displays
• Medieval Talks
• Medieval Plays
• Medieval Entertainment 
• Plus the Medieval Dragon

We’ll add more events as we find out about them!!!