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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 March, 2014
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![The legendary Witch of Conger Hill in Toddington is apparently as fond of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday as the rest of us, and a recently revived local celebration takes place […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_7875-115x115.jpg "Toddington Conger Hill Witch Listening")
Toddington Conger Hill Witch Listening
Posted on March 31, 2014 | 5 CommentsThe legendary Witch of Conger Hill in Toddington is apparently as fond of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday as the rest of us, and a recently revived local celebration takes place […] -
![In the early years of the eighteenth century, the infant heir to Culvertorpe Hall was tossed from a window by the family’s pet primate, or so the local legend goes. […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_9539-115x115.jpg "Oasby Baboon Night")
Oasby Baboon Night
Posted on March 31, 2014 | No CommentsIn the early years of the eighteenth century, the infant heir to Culvertorpe Hall was tossed from a window by the family’s pet primate, or so the local legend goes. […] -
![Irish culture and traditions are enthusiastically celebrated in London each year at the popular St Patricks Day Parade and Festival, held on the Sunday nearest to the Patron Saints feast […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_5334-115x115.jpg "London St Patricks Day Parade")
London St Patricks Day Parade
Posted on March 28, 2014 | No CommentsIrish culture and traditions are enthusiastically celebrated in London each year at the popular St Patricks Day Parade and Festival, held on the Sunday nearest to the Patron Saints feast […] -
![Brightlingsea is the setting for a traditional Blessing associated with Rogationtide. Dignitaries of the Cinque Ports and civic officials in their regalia attend a brief religious service which takes place […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/brightlingsea-harbour-115x115.jpg "Brightlingsea Blessing & Reclaiming of the Waters")
Brightlingsea Blessing & Reclaiming of the Waters
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 4 CommentsBrightlingsea is the setting for a traditional Blessing associated with Rogationtide. Dignitaries of the Cinque Ports and civic officials in their regalia attend a brief religious service which takes place […]