St George's Day: We visit Morley to find out if it's the most patriotic town in the UK
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St George's Day: We visit Morley to find out if it's the most patriotic town in the UK
On St George's Day, we meet some Morley residents to discover what makes the West Yorkshire town so patriotic. With one of the largest annual parades in the UK to celebrate the patron saint of England, the town has long been known for its vigorous support and devotion to the country. And in 2020, hundreds of people gathered in the town for a ‘patriotic Brexit bash’ to celebrate the UK’s exit from the European Union, with the party organised by local MP Andrea Jenykns. With St George’s Day being...
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St George’s Day 2024: English residents share tributes to loved ones called George
People have shared video tributes to friends, family and co-workers named George, ahead of the English patron saints day. St George has been celebrated as the patron saint of England since the 14th century, and it falls on Tuesday 23 April, 2024. Watch the video to see what shoppers had to say. St George is the patron saint of England and Georgia. He was born in the third century in Cappadocia, Turkey and became a high-ranking soldier in the Roman army. St George grew in popularity in England...
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St George’s Day 2024: English residents share tributes to loved ones called George
People have shared video tributes to friends, family and co-workers named George, ahead of the English patron saints day. St George has been celebrated as the patron saint of England since the 14th century, and it falls on Tuesday 23 April, 2024. Watch the video to see what shoppers had to say. St George is the patron saint of England and Georgia. He was born in the third century in Cappadocia, Turkey and became a high-ranking soldier in the Roman army. St George grew in popularity in England...