Saint David’s Day, National Day of Wales
The only day in the year when you can wear a leek in your buttonhole, Saint David’s Day falls on 1st March and marks the death on 1st March 589 of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales.
The feast day dates back to 1120 and was declared a national day of celebration in the 18th century; today St. David’s Day is marked by parades, recitals, displays and concerts - eisteddfodau – as part of an attempt to raise the international perception of Wales as a cultural centre, much in the same way that Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day has become famous all over the world. Continue reading A History of St David and St David’s Day
Looking for York restaurants for Valentine’s Day? Look no further! We’ve put together as many menus as we could find for York Valentine’s Day 2010.
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York Walls Audio Tour
Any trip to York has to include an excursion along the walls. Dating back 2000 years the ancient fortifications are perhaps – with the exception of York Minster – the defining monument of the city and are recognised as a major landmark throughout the world.
In fact there were once 108 walled towns and cities in England Continue reading York Walls Audio Tour
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Looking for a wedding exhibition that puts you in touch with 70+ very exclusive wedding suppliers from across the North of England?
Then look no further – the Wedding and Lifestyle Spring Brides, two day consumer show, takes place at The Great Yorkshire Showground on 9th & 10th October 2010
http://www.weddingandlifestyle.co.uk/
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Otherworld – York’s Most Haunted Venue
Enter the realms of the Otherworld if you dare: be forever trapped within the warren of rooms that exist in the gaunt building, with its oppressive atmosphere and dank corridors that transport you through time from the murkily medieval 1400s, to the ghastly Georgians and gloomy Victorians through a thousand years of murder, chilling intrigue and grisly skullduggery, the likes of which you’ve never seen or heard before… Continue reading Otherworld – York’s Most Haunted Venue
The Yorkshire Foundation The Yorkshire Foundation is dedicated to serving the county with community and education initiatives, and operates as a registered charity with HRH The Duke of
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