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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 February, 2011
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![Plough Monday is the name given to the first Monday after January 6th, and it marked the resumption of agricultural work after the Christmas festivities. In some areas of England […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Ploughing-115x115.jpg "Plough Monday")
Plough Monday
Posted on February 28, 2011 | 8 CommentsPlough Monday is the name given to the first Monday after January 6th, and it marked the resumption of agricultural work after the Christmas festivities. In some areas of England […] -
![Oak Apple Day or Royal Oak Day falls on 29th May and is the anniversary of the Restoration of King Charles II to the throne, which took place in 1660. […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_2330-115x115.jpeg "St Neot Oak Apple Day")
St Neot Oak Apple Day
Posted on February 28, 2011 | 6 CommentsOak Apple Day or Royal Oak Day falls on 29th May and is the anniversary of the Restoration of King Charles II to the throne, which took place in 1660. […] -
![Way back in the eleventh century, a boars head feast was held to celebrate the completion of the Church of the Holy Cross at Avening in Gloucestershire. The tradition behind […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_6074-115x115.jpeg "Avening Pig Face Day")
Avening Pig Face Day
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 1 CommentWay back in the eleventh century, a boars head feast was held to celebrate the completion of the Church of the Holy Cross at Avening in Gloucestershire. The tradition behind […] -
![Musselburgh was an important fishing centre and this heritage used to be celebrated every September with the Fishermens Walk. The Fish Callant and Fishwife led a parade through the streets, […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Musselburgh Fishermans Walk")
Musselburgh Fishermans Walk
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 1 CommentMusselburgh was an important fishing centre and this heritage used to be celebrated every September with the Fishermens Walk. The Fish Callant and Fishwife led a parade through the streets, […] -
![The annual Rushbearing Festival at Sowerby Bridge takes place early in September each year and is a revival of an ancient custom. Its origins lie in the tradition of carrying […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_0703-115x115.jpg "Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival")
Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 8 CommentsThe annual Rushbearing Festival at Sowerby Bridge takes place early in September each year and is a revival of an ancient custom. Its origins lie in the tradition of carrying […] -
![Local resident William Davis lost his way in the dark when travelling home to Twyford on October 7th – when he heard the church bells ringing he could tell that […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Twyford-115x115.jpg "Twyford Lost in the Dark Bells")
Twyford Lost in the Dark Bells
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 2 CommentsLocal resident William Davis lost his way in the dark when travelling home to Twyford on October 7th – when he heard the church bells ringing he could tell that […] -
![Hop Hoodening is the Kentish harvest festival celebrating the local crop, so important to the brewing industry. There is a special service at Canterbury Cathedral; expect morris men accompanied by […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_7043-115x115.jpg "Canterbury Hop Hoodening")
Canterbury Hop Hoodening
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 7 CommentsHop Hoodening is the Kentish harvest festival celebrating the local crop, so important to the brewing industry. There is a special service at Canterbury Cathedral; expect morris men accompanied by […] -
![The great Scots patriot and freedom fighter Sir William Wallace was born at Elderslie, and every year the residents commemorate their local hero on or near the anniversary of his […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Wallace-Memorial-115x115.jpg "Elderslie Wallace Day")
Elderslie Wallace Day
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 3 CommentsThe great Scots patriot and freedom fighter Sir William Wallace was born at Elderslie, and every year the residents commemorate their local hero on or near the anniversary of his […] -
![On a late Sunday in September the Pearly Kings and Queens of London’s Costermongers celebrate the harvest in their own unique style at the spiritual home of the Cockney, the […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_7135-115x115.jpg "London Costermongers Harvest Festival")
London Costermongers Harvest Festival
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 3 CommentsOn a late Sunday in September the Pearly Kings and Queens of London’s Costermongers celebrate the harvest in their own unique style at the spiritual home of the Cockney, the […] -
![Sir John Gayer, Lord Mayor of London and founder of the Levant Company, left a bequest in his will for St Katharine Cree church and his generosity is commemorated by […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Lion-115x115.jpg "London Lion Sermon")
London Lion Sermon
Posted on February 24, 2011 | No CommentsSir John Gayer, Lord Mayor of London and founder of the Levant Company, left a bequest in his will for St Katharine Cree church and his generosity is commemorated by […]