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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 September, 2018
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![The Byzant Ceremony is an ancient practice dating back to 1364, which has recently been revived and takes its name from the ceremonial mace carried at the event. From its […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_1664-115x115.jpeg "Shaftesbury Byzant Ceremony")
Shaftesbury Byzant Ceremony
Posted on September 19, 2018 | No CommentsThe Byzant Ceremony is an ancient practice dating back to 1364, which has recently been revived and takes its name from the ceremonial mace carried at the event. From its […] -
![The Onion Fayre at Newent was the only celebration devoted to the ever useful vegetable; it had been held since the Twelfth Century but the Onion Eating competition had only […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_3872-115x115.jpg "Newent Onion Fayre & Onion Eating Contest")
Newent Onion Fayre & Onion Eating Contest
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 2 CommentsThe Onion Fayre at Newent was the only celebration devoted to the ever useful vegetable; it had been held since the Twelfth Century but the Onion Eating competition had only […] -
![The Cornish Gorsedd is an annual assembly of bards, in which Cornish language and culture are celebrated in a similar fashion to the National Eisteddfod of Wales. Founded over 100 […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Cornish Gorsedd / Gorsedh Kernow")
Cornish Gorsedd / Gorsedh Kernow
Posted on September 3, 2018 | No CommentsThe Cornish Gorsedd is an annual assembly of bards, in which Cornish language and culture are celebrated in a similar fashion to the National Eisteddfod of Wales. Founded over 100 […]