Click here to visit our new homepage projectbritain.com
 
 
Contact me
Follow me on Twitter
British life and culture - England, Scotland and Wales
St. Georges's Day,
Woodlands Junior School is in the south-east corner of England
St GeorgeThe National Day of EnglandSt George

When is St. George's Day?

St George's Day is on 23 April.

St George's Day is celebrated in England on 23 April, in honour of St George, the patron saint of England.

What does the flag of St George look like?

St George's Flag
This is the flag of St George is also the flag of England

Who was St St George?

A story dating back to the 6th century tells that St George rescued a maiden by slaying a fearsome fire-breathing dragon. The Saint's name was shouted as a battle cry by English knights who fought beneath the red-cross banner of St George during the Hundred Years War (1338-1453).

More information...

What is the national emblems of England?

roseThe national emblem and national flower of England is a red rose

The flower has been adopted as England’s emblem since the time of the Wars of the Roses - civil wars (1455-1485) between the royal house of Lancaster (whose emblem was a red rose) and the royal house of York (whose emblem was a white rose).

What is England's National Dress?

England does not have a national dress.

Find out more about St Georges Day Facts about Wales


Events and special days in the UK
British Life
Pooh down the River Thames
Flat Stanley
British History
Click here to see us on Twitter

About Us | Search | Site Map | Feedback | User Information | Contact Us

© Copyright - please read
All the materials on these pages are free for educational use only. You may not redistribute, sell or place the content of this page on any other website or blog without written permission from Mandy Barrow, Woodlands Junior School. If you have any questions about the use of these materials please email us.

© Copyright 2012 Mandy Barrow - Terms & Conditions
Woodlands Junior School, Hunt Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 4BB UK