Wednesday 22 April 2009

Happy St George's Day





"Cry God for Harry, England and Saint George!"
William Shakespeare (Henry V)

St George's Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 23rd April 2009.
St George (famous for slaying the dragon) is the patron saint of England. He was a Roman soldier who protested against the Roman torture of Christians, and was killed for his beliefs. He is most famous for the story of his fight against the dragon.

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