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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, 2017
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![As England’s most Northern county, Northumberland has much to celebrate and a new event has been launched “to generate pride in everything Northumbrian, past and present, from culture, heritage and […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_6926.jpg-115x115.jpg "Northumberland Day")
Northumberland Day
Posted on May 29, 2017 | No CommentsAs England’s most Northern county, Northumberland has much to celebrate and a new event has been launched “to generate pride in everything Northumbrian, past and present, from culture, heritage and […] -
![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 will often be part […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_9920-115x115.jpg "Jack in the Green (including Hammersmith)")
Jack in the Green (including Hammersmith)
Posted on May 15, 2017 | No CommentsJack 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 will often be part […] -
![Beating the Bounds or Boundary Marking is a perambulation or ride around the perimeter of a parcel of land and is usually connected with the demarcation of a parish boundary. […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_8521-115x115.jpg "Beating the Bounds")
Beating the Bounds
Posted on May 15, 2017 | 4 CommentsBeating the Bounds or Boundary Marking is a perambulation or ride around the perimeter of a parcel of land and is usually connected with the demarcation of a parish boundary. […] -
![Fownhope in Herefordshire is the setting for a unique annual walk held on a Saturday near Oak Apple Day (29th May). At one time Friendly Societies were common throughout the […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2246-115x115.jpeg "Fownhope Heart of Oak Society Annual Club Walk")
Fownhope Heart of Oak Society Annual Club Walk
Posted on May 6, 2017 | 3 CommentsFownhope in Herefordshire is the setting for a unique annual walk held on a Saturday near Oak Apple Day (29th May). At one time Friendly Societies were common throughout the […]