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This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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Archive for January, 2011
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![The organic gardens at Ryton in Warwickshire used to host an annual wassailing event each January then Wassailing has moved to Brandon Marsh Nature Centre near Coventry. It was organised […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/DSC_0081-115x115.jpg "Coventry Wassail")
Coventry Wassail
Posted on January 30, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe organic gardens at Ryton in Warwickshire used to host an annual wassailing event each January then Wassailing has moved to Brandon Marsh Nature Centre near Coventry. It was organised […] -
![Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a spectacular annual event lasting three weeks with performances daily except Sundays every August. It’s been ever-growing since it began over 60 years ago and […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_2904-115x115.jpeg "Edinburgh Military Tattoo")
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Posted on January 30, 2011 | No CommentsEdinburgh Military Tattoo is a spectacular annual event lasting three weeks with performances daily except Sundays every August. It’s been ever-growing since it began over 60 years ago and […] -
![Katharine of Aragon was buried at Peterborough Cathedral following her death at Kimbolton Castle in 1536; she was Henry VIIIs first wife and the daughter of the Catholic Kings of […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5185-115x115.jpg "Peterborough Katharine of Aragon Festival")
Peterborough Katharine of Aragon Festival
Posted on January 30, 2011 | 2 CommentsKatharine of Aragon was buried at Peterborough Cathedral following her death at Kimbolton Castle in 1536; she was Henry VIIIs first wife and the daughter of the Catholic Kings of […] -
![The Spring or Vernal Equinox is celebrated at numerous locations throughout the British Isles but one of the most famous is the event held by the Druid Order at Tower […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Druids-115x115.jpg "London Druid Spring Equinox")
London Druid Spring Equinox
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 9 CommentsThe Spring or Vernal Equinox is celebrated at numerous locations throughout the British Isles but one of the most famous is the event held by the Druid Order at Tower […] -
![The annual Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race is well fixed in popular culture so is included here; it’s been happening since 1829 and the location has been fixed for many years […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Boat-Race-115x115.jpg "Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race")
Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe annual Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race is well fixed in popular culture so is included here; it’s been happening since 1829 and the location has been fixed for many years […] -
![Sussex was famed for its tradition of skipping with long ropes on Good Friday – it used to happen at Brighton, Lewes and other locations but now the only survivor […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_1547-115x115.jpg "Ringmer (formerly Alciston & Firle) Long-Rope Skipping")
Ringmer (formerly Alciston & Firle) Long-Rope Skipping
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 9 CommentsSussex was famed for its tradition of skipping with long ropes on Good Friday – it used to happen at Brighton, Lewes and other locations but now the only survivor […] -
![Each Shrove Tuesday the annual meeting of the Ancient Order of Purbeck Marblers and Stonecutters takes place at the Town Hall. Apprentices wanting to join the order have to bring […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_31091-115x115.jpg "Corfe Purbeck Marblers Meeting")
Corfe Purbeck Marblers Meeting
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 6 CommentsEach Shrove Tuesday the annual meeting of the Ancient Order of Purbeck Marblers and Stonecutters takes place at the Town Hall. Apprentices wanting to join the order have to bring […] -
![Dinas Bran is a hill at Llangollen and each Easter Sunday a procession climbed to the summit to greet the arrival of the sun – it supposedly dances as it […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Dinas-Bran-115x115.jpg "Dinas Bran Pilgrimage")
Dinas Bran Pilgrimage
Posted on January 28, 2011 | No CommentsDinas Bran is a hill at Llangollen and each Easter Sunday a procession climbed to the summit to greet the arrival of the sun – it supposedly dances as it […] -
![Calan Hen is a Welsh festival celebrating the Old New Year and it is held each January on the second Saturday of the month, having been celebrated annually at Llandysul […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Hen-Galen-115x115.jpg "Llandysul Calan Hen")
Llandysul Calan Hen
Posted on January 27, 2011 | 7 CommentsCalan Hen is a Welsh festival celebrating the Old New Year and it is held each January on the second Saturday of the month, having been celebrated annually at Llandysul […] -
![This is a custom which has evolved over the years- the Vicar of Berwick used to bless the water, nets, boats and catch at night, performing the service in a […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_1135-115x115.jpeg "Norham Blessing the Salmon Fishing")
Norham Blessing the Salmon Fishing
Posted on January 27, 2011 | 4 CommentsThis is a custom which has evolved over the years- the Vicar of Berwick used to bless the water, nets, boats and catch at night, performing the service in a […]