St. George and the Bard - Free Guided Tour

Event Description

What is so special about April the 23rd?

St George is the patron Saint of England. A feast day of St George has been celebrated in England for hundreds of years on 23rd April.
But what do we really know about St George and how did he become the Patron Saint of England?
Most people have heard a legend of St George slaying a dragon, but what else have you heard about him? Why is the life of William Shakespeare celebrated on 23rd April and how is he associated with the Leicester Guildhall? How are some of his greatest plays connected to Leicester? And where is the legendary King Lear supposedly buried?

Come and find out more about St George. Discover the answers to these questions and many more on a free guided tour.

This is a special tour in collaboration with the St. George's Festival.

Tour dates:

Saturday 20th April: 11:30am, 1pm & 2:30pm with Carole & Julie
Tuesday 23rd April: 11:30am, 1pm & 2:30pm with Carole & Julie

Free, ticketed event.
 

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