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ITV News
23-04-2025
- General
- ITV News
St George's Day: The Midlands celebrates the patron saint of England
St George's Day celebrations have been taking place across the region, to celebrate the patron saint of England. In Nottingham, the day was marked with what's considered to be the biggest England flag in the country, outside the Council House in Market Square. The flag measures sixty by thirty feet. A celebration was also held at one of the city's oldest pubs, Ye Olde Salutation Inn, which is thought to date back to around 1240. The Royal Society of St George held their annual party with flags, music and bunting on display, as part of the day's events to mark English history, culture and heritage. The 23rd April is the anniversary of St George's death. Even though St George never stepped foot on English soil, history says he heroically ended up slaying a dragon, and rescued a princess from being eaten. And in their gratitude, the people of the town converted to Christianity. St George is England's patron saint, and is shared with other places like Ethiopia, Catalonia, Aragon, Bulgaria, Russia and Portugal. "We feel a bit afraid to be proud - we shouldn't be" People celebrating St George's Day in Nottingham shared their views about celebrating the patron saint. England faces a 'never-ending fight for our flag and values', Starmer warns Elsewhere, students across the region dressed up to mark the day. Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster painted shields and swords adorned with the English flag. Nursery Manager Gaynor Carter said: 'The children were incredibly imaginative, and it was wonderful to see them engage with the story of St George. 'Celebrating this day allowed us to participate in a national tradition and instil a sense of pride and history in the little ones.' Meanwhile visitors at Oak House Museum in West Bromwich dressed up for the occasion. And later tonight (23rd April), the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up red and white to mark St. George's Day.
Powys County Times
22-04-2025
- Powys County Times
Visit Weobley: Tour historic Herefordshire village
WEOBLEY is known as a quaint village near the Powys border, famous for once being the site of a historic castle, its black and white timbered buildings, and countryside walks. The village was once hailed as one of Britain's most idyllic villages by the Daily Mail, with compliments paid to its well-preserved Tudor buildings. According to BritainExpress, the village's name comes from the Saxon words ' Wibba ' and ' ley '. "Wibba was a proper name, and ley means a clearing or glade in a woods, so Weobley means 'Wibba's woodland clearing'," the listing said. If you're looking to soak up some of the village's history, you can set off on a self-guided trail, which will take you on a "passage through time". The trail, which follows plaques based at points of interest in the area, gives walkers the chance to encounter some historical pit-stops, including where Charles I allegedly stayed after he released Hereford from Oliver Cromwell's troops during the Civil War. If you're interested in a walk that may test your physical abilities a bit more, the Weobley Circular Walk is based over three miles and takes in the surrounding countryside. ALSO READ: If you're looking for some refreshments after the walk, the Ye Olde Salutation Inn comes recommended from the official Weobley village website, described as being a "welcoming and informal atmosphere with a wealth of character and charm". If you're looking for a cafe, The Green Bean Cafe certainly has Tripadvisor reviewers' approval, having gained a 4.4-star rating based on 129 reviews. If you're still looking for something to do, a footpath at the end of Broad Street will lead you to the site of the village's medieval castle, which was built by the De Lacy family in the eleventh century. Sadly, there are no visible remains to the site, with earthworks now "much damaged", according to Herefordshire Council. Explorers will enter the site val inner bailey via an earthen causeway over the wide ditch, which once would have been filled by a nearby brook. The south of the site is home to a series of small mounds. There are no masonry remains and the alleged motte is now "nothing more than a grass-covered crescent with its centre quarried away".
