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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 September, 2011
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![Bristol Jack in the Green is a modern revival of the old May custom of parading a greenery-clad flower-decorated man around town to welcome the spring. Jack is 9 feet […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_2829-115x115.jpg "Bristol Jack in the Green")
Bristol Jack in the Green
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 4 CommentsBristol Jack in the Green is a modern revival of the old May custom of parading a greenery-clad flower-decorated man around town to welcome the spring. Jack is 9 feet […] -
![In the good old days, it was customary for London milkmaids to dress up in their finery with garlands of flowers and silver, to welcome the spring on May Day […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_2648-115x115.jpg "Islington Milkmaids Garland")
Islington Milkmaids Garland
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 7 CommentsIn the good old days, it was customary for London milkmaids to dress up in their finery with garlands of flowers and silver, to welcome the spring on May Day […] -
![The old May Day custom of parading a Jack in the Green at Deptford, a man encased in a framework entirely covered with greenery, is one of the lesser-known modern […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_2690-115x115.jpg "Deptford Jack in the Green")
Deptford Jack in the Green
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe old May Day custom of parading a Jack in the Green at Deptford, a man encased in a framework entirely covered with greenery, is one of the lesser-known modern […] -
![Whitstable Jack the Green is a revival of the old May custom, organised by the local Lions and formerly Oyster Morris. It’s a highlight of the local calendar and is […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC00552-115x115.jpg "Whitstable Jack in the Green")
Whitstable Jack in the Green
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 2 CommentsWhitstable Jack the Green is a revival of the old May custom, organised by the local Lions and formerly Oyster Morris. It’s a highlight of the local calendar and is […] -
![Egremont Crab Fair has nothing to do with crustaceans – it’s named after the crab apples which are seasonal in September. Apples are still thrown at noon from a lorry […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gurner2-115x115.jpg "Egremont Crab Fair")
Egremont Crab Fair
Posted on September 17, 2011 | 5 CommentsEgremont Crab Fair has nothing to do with crustaceans – it’s named after the crab apples which are seasonal in September. Apples are still thrown at noon from a lorry […]