St George and the Modern Day
Despite the patron saint’s dashing credentials, the tradition of Saint George’s Day had waned by the end of the 18th century when union took place with Scotland.
Ironic then that Burn’s Night, the Scottish celebration, and St Patrick’s Day are more widely celebrated in England than the country’s own National Day.
But things are about to change, however. Continue reading For England! St. George’s Day 23rd April 2010
York Antiques: Antique and Collectors Fair on 14 March 2010
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Tours of York Brewery take place daily with a chance to sample some of the real ales on offer included in the package.
Situated at in Micklegate, York’s one and only independent brewery was founded 15 years ago by Tony Smith and Tony Thompson. Beer is brewed using traditional methods Continue reading City of York Brewery Tour
Sport Relief 2010
A whole evening’s television will be devoted to Sport Relief on Friday 19th March 2010 on BBC 1 with special programmes throughout the weekend, including a unique version of Let’s Dance for Sport Relief and tailored editions of Masterchef and Top Gear; Frank Skinner will host A Question of Sport Relief and James Cordon, from the popular Gavin and Stacey show, will introduce a brand new ‘Smithy’ sketch.
But the most important participants are the members of the public who will take part in the Sport Relief Mile event.
Designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s sub four-minute mile, the Mile events take place Continue reading Fun Running with Sport Relief: 19th March 2010
Saint Patrick in History
Saint Patrick’s Day wouldn’t have come into being without the help of the holy man himself, and without doubt Saint Patrick is one of the more colourful saints.
Saint Patrick lived in the mid to late fifth century; modestly self-described in his spiritual autobiography the Confessio as a “most humble-minded man”, he was snatched at the age of 16 by British raiders from his home village of Bannaven Taberniae (possibly in Cumbria) and sold into bondage to a chief named Milchu.
After six years tending sheep and Continue reading Celebrating St Patrick’s Day: 17th March 2010
York Antiques: Antique and Collectors Fair on 28 February 2010
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The Modern Mothering Sunday
The tradition of Mothering Sunday (see below) was brought to a halt with the advent of the industrial revolution when fewer people were employed in service, but started to be celebrated again after the Second World War.
By now the celebration of Mother’s Day had been adopted in America, and the English Mothering Sunday became known by the same name and took on a more commercialised character.
In 1870, the pacifist and feminist Julia Ward Howe had written a Mother’s Day Proclamation in reaction to the Continue reading Celebrate Mother’s Day on 14 March 2010
