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(Telegraph) Saint George’s Day: England’s patron saint celebrated across the country
Celebrations “from the archaic to the eccentric” are planned across England as David Cameron says St George’s Day has been overlooked for too long.
Celebrations will include a feast in Trafalgar Square, bell ringing at churches across the country and an annual “asparagus run” in Worcestershire to welcome in the harvest.
The day has also been commemorated with a Google Doodle, an animation showing George on horseback ready to fight the dragon.
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