Nine Sunderland people who spoke up about St George's Day


by www.sunderlandecho.com

www.sunderlandecho.com— Here’s a selection of saintly memories from Sunderland’s past. All these people shared their opinions on whether St George’s Day should become a Bank Holiday. The Sunderland Echo headed into The Bridges for the views of readers in 2003 and we were back on the streets in 2006. Thanks to them all. See if there’s a face you recognise.

www.thestar.co.uk—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...

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk—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...

www.sunderlandecho.com—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...