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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, 2020
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![March 21st marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII’s Archbishop of Canterbury, who was executed for heresy by Mary I in 1556. The impressive Martyr’s Memorial, […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ox-oxford-martyr-burning-site-115x115.jpeg "Oxford Thomas Cranmer Commemoration")
Oxford Thomas Cranmer Commemoration
Posted on March 16, 2020 | 2 CommentsMarch 21st marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII’s Archbishop of Canterbury, who was executed for heresy by Mary I in 1556. The impressive Martyr’s Memorial, […] -
![The church at Alcester is dedicated to St Nicholas and his feast day is celebrated each December with great enthusiasm throughout the little historic town in a festive community get-together. […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_6739-115x115.jpeg "Alcester St Nicholas Night")
Alcester St Nicholas Night
Posted on March 14, 2020 | No CommentsThe church at Alcester is dedicated to St Nicholas and his feast day is celebrated each December with great enthusiasm throughout the little historic town in a festive community get-together. […]