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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 May, 2013
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![Ely takes its name from the eels living in the waterways around the city and each year this heritage is celebrated on Eel Day. The eel parade, led naturally by […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_5558-115x115.jpg "Ely Eel Day")
Ely Eel Day
Posted on May 24, 2013 | 11 CommentsEly takes its name from the eels living in the waterways around the city and each year this heritage is celebrated on Eel Day. The eel parade, led naturally by […] -
![Every St George’s Day, the officials of the Court Baron and View of Frankpledge in Lichfield, ( a.k.a.St George’s Court) gather at the Guildhall to appoint the officers of the […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1452-115x115.jpeg "Lichfield St George’s Court")
Lichfield St George’s Court
Posted on May 24, 2013 | 2 CommentsEvery St George’s Day, the officials of the Court Baron and View of Frankpledge in Lichfield, ( a.k.a.St George’s Court) gather at the Guildhall to appoint the officers of the […] -
![A Court of Arraye is an inspection of armed forces and it’s been happening at Lichfield for centuries ; its origin lies in medieval times when the locals were obliged […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_0331-115x115.jpg "Lichfield Court of Arraye and Greenhill Bower")
Lichfield Court of Arraye and Greenhill Bower
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsA Court of Arraye is an inspection of armed forces and it’s been happening at Lichfield for centuries ; its origin lies in medieval times when the locals were obliged […]