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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 October, 2018
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![Trefin is one of a handful of places that have their very own election, in which a Mock Mayor is voted in for the year amidst much revelry and ceremony, […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1685-115x115.jpeg "Trefin St Martin’s Fair & Mock Mayor")
Trefin St Martin’s Fair & Mock Mayor
Posted on October 27, 2018 | 2 CommentsTrefin is one of a handful of places that have their very own election, in which a Mock Mayor is voted in for the year amidst much revelry and ceremony, […] -
![The Crossbones graveyard is an historic burial site for paupers in Southwark, and reputedly contains the graves of the “Winchester Geese”, the sex workers licensed by the Bishop of Winchester […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_2839-115x115.jpg "London: Southwark Crossbones Vigil")
London: Southwark Crossbones Vigil
Posted on October 5, 2018 | 2 CommentsThe Crossbones graveyard is an historic burial site for paupers in Southwark, and reputedly contains the graves of the “Winchester Geese”, the sex workers licensed by the Bishop of Winchester […] -
![The Allen Valleys Folk Festival is a recently founded Northumbrian celebration of folk music and dance, and as well as a packed programme of musical activities the 3 day event […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_4061-115x115.jpg "Allendale Wolf")
Allendale Wolf
Posted on October 1, 2018 | No CommentsThe Allen Valleys Folk Festival is a recently founded Northumbrian celebration of folk music and dance, and as well as a packed programme of musical activities the 3 day event […]