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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 July, 2016
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![The herring harvest was of vital importance to the town of Eyemouth and the surrounding area, and every year the bounty of the sea is celebrated with a festival and […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_6467-115x115.jpg "Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival")
Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival
Posted on July 16, 2016 | 2 CommentsThe herring harvest was of vital importance to the town of Eyemouth and the surrounding area, and every year the bounty of the sea is celebrated with a festival and […] -
![According to legend,when St Winefride’s head landed on the ground as the rejected lustful villain Caradoc smote it from her neck with his sword, a spring of pure water gushed […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_5734-115x115.jpg "Holywell St Winefride’s Day")
Holywell St Winefride’s Day
Posted on July 11, 2016 | 2 CommentsAccording to legend,when St Winefride’s head landed on the ground as the rejected lustful villain Caradoc smote it from her neck with his sword, a spring of pure water gushed […] -
![The bluebell is amongst the most loved of British flowers so it seems appropriate that a special service is dedicated to the wildflower each spring. It takes place at Swithland […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_5285-115x115.jpg "Swithland Wood Bluebell Service")
Swithland Wood Bluebell Service
Posted on July 11, 2016 | 8 CommentsThe bluebell is amongst the most loved of British flowers so it seems appropriate that a special service is dedicated to the wildflower each spring. It takes place at Swithland […] -
![The Vale of Evesham is one of the major centres for British Asparagus production, and a festival has evolved to celebrate the local connection with the delicacy. While there are […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0303-115x115.jpg "Worcestershire British Asparagus Festival")
Worcestershire British Asparagus Festival
Posted on July 11, 2016 | No CommentsThe Vale of Evesham is one of the major centres for British Asparagus production, and a festival has evolved to celebrate the local connection with the delicacy. While there are […] -
![Samuel Jobson was a local benefactor who was born and lived at South Cave,and in his will he left a bequest for a dole of bread to be distributed at […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_8136-115x115.jpg "South Cave Jobson Charity Bequest & Sermon")
South Cave Jobson Charity Bequest & Sermon
Posted on July 11, 2016 | No CommentsSamuel Jobson was a local benefactor who was born and lived at South Cave,and in his will he left a bequest for a dole of bread to be distributed at […] -
![St Walstan was born into the East Anglian royal family in 975 but despite his exalted status he chose a life of labour and toil on the local farms; a […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0264-115x115.jpg "Bawburgh St Walstan’s Day")
Bawburgh St Walstan’s Day
Posted on July 11, 2016 | No CommentsSt Walstan was born into the East Anglian royal family in 975 but despite his exalted status he chose a life of labour and toil on the local farms; a […] -
![Moffat has a long standing association with sheep – there’s even a huge statue of a Ram in the Market Place – but today’s association had less to do until […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_6785-115x115.jpg "Moffat Sheep Races")
Moffat Sheep Races
Posted on July 11, 2016 | 5 CommentsMoffat has a long standing association with sheep – there’s even a huge statue of a Ram in the Market Place – but today’s association had less to do until […] -
![The Countess Pillar is a curious structure next to the busy A66 in Cumbria, and it was built in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford, to commemorate her last parting with […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_7934-115x115.jpg "Brougham Lady Anne Clifford’s Dole")
Brougham Lady Anne Clifford’s Dole
Posted on July 11, 2016 | No CommentsThe Countess Pillar is a curious structure next to the busy A66 in Cumbria, and it was built in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford, to commemorate her last parting with […] -
![The first major engagement in the Wars of the Roses was the 1460 battle at Northampton on July 10th, and the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society host a commemorative event at the […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/northa-northampton-eleanor-cross-115x115.jpg "Northampton Battle Commemoration")
Northampton Battle Commemoration
Posted on July 11, 2016 | No CommentsThe first major engagement in the Wars of the Roses was the 1460 battle at Northampton on July 10th, and the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society host a commemorative event at the […] -
![Sherborne Castle in Dorset has been the home of the Digby family for centuries, and they continue an ancient and little known custom each Christmas Day. Family members distribute coins […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_7510-115x115.jpeg "Sherborne Christmas Penny Dole")
Sherborne Christmas Penny Dole
Posted on July 11, 2016 | No CommentsSherborne Castle in Dorset has been the home of the Digby family for centuries, and they continue an ancient and little known custom each Christmas Day. Family members distribute coins […]