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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 April, 2013
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![The Abbey of St Benet’s was never officially dissolved during the suppression of the monasteries under Henry VIII – the only example of this in the country- and each year […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/St-Benets-115x115.jpg "Ludham St Benet’s Blessing")
Ludham St Benet’s Blessing
Posted on April 28, 2013 | 4 CommentsThe Abbey of St Benet’s was never officially dissolved during the suppression of the monasteries under Henry VIII – the only example of this in the country- and each year […] -
![Gorebridge is the setting for an annual Gala founded ninety years ago and similar to the events at Loanhead and Newtongrange (see separate articles). On Gala Day, the child King […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/GOREBRIDGE-GALA-DAY-115x115.jpg "Gorebridge Children’s Gala Day")
Gorebridge Children’s Gala Day
Posted on April 12, 2013 | 6 CommentsGorebridge is the setting for an annual Gala founded ninety years ago and similar to the events at Loanhead and Newtongrange (see separate articles). On Gala Day, the child King […] -
![The Gala Day at Newtongrange was founded a hundred years ago and involves a week of festivities in the lead-up to the big day, as well as a church service […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NEWTONGRANGE-GALA-DAY-115x115.jpg "Newtongrange Children’s Gala Day")
Newtongrange Children’s Gala Day
Posted on April 12, 2013 | 20 CommentsThe Gala Day at Newtongrange was founded a hundred years ago and involves a week of festivities in the lead-up to the big day, as well as a church service […] -
![Children’s Day at Loanhead is a gala event which has been well established for over a century and is the oldest event of its kind in the district. The main […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Loanhead-115x115.jpg "Loanhead Children’s Gala Day")
Loanhead Children’s Gala Day
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 4 CommentsChildren’s Day at Loanhead is a gala event which has been well established for over a century and is the oldest event of its kind in the district. The main […] -
Calendar Customs Bookshop
Posted on April 7, 2013 | No CommentsA selection of my favourite books on British customs and traditions is available for purchase in our online bookshop. -
Days & Rites: Popular Customs of the Church
Posted on April 7, 2013 | No CommentsDays and Rites – Popular Customs of the Church is a new book from Heart of Albion press which discusses many church-related customs and traditions held throughout the country. -
![Every Easter Monday, a gruelling race is held at the pretty village of Hedley on the Hill in rural Northumberland. Competitors in teams of three must carry an empty 9 […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1587-115x115.jpg "Hedley Barrel Race")
Hedley Barrel Race
Posted on April 1, 2013 | No CommentsEvery Easter Monday, a gruelling race is held at the pretty village of Hedley on the Hill in rural Northumberland. Competitors in teams of three must carry an empty 9 […]