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Welcome to Lancashire and Cumbria's St George's Day website!|
Who was St George? Where did he come from? How did he come to be the patron Saint of England? Why has he been such an important figure in English history? What connection does he have with other countries and with Christianity and Islam? We hope to provide some of the answers to these and many other questions through the St George resource pack, written by cultural historian Dr Samantha Riches. We also want to encourage young people to think about their English identities and to recognise that there are as many ways of being English as there are people in England. Whether their families have lived in England for generations or have recent roots elsewhere in the world, young people need to feel that they belong here and are part of a rich and dynamic culture that embraces tradition and history alongside new ideas and innovation. St George's Day Project Celebration Event with Lancashire and Cumbria Schools. Phtotgraphs courtesy of Chris Blayden-Harrison, Lancashire Constabulary. This site is a work in progress. We hope that schools will develop their own activities and resources and will send them in to be shared with others. We also hope that schools will send us case studies, video footage and photographs of their St George's Day celebrations. Any feedback will be very welcome. Happy St George's Day! This website is part of a joint project between Lancashire and Cumbria County Councils and its aim is to support schools in celebrating St George's Day and the diversity of English Identities. Please visit the 'about us' section of the site to see our aims and principles. |