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Staffordshire Day: Anniversary of Wedgwood Pottery
Staffordshire Day: Anniversary of Wedgwood Pottery
May 1 all-day
Staffordshire Day commemorates the foundation date of Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (1759). The date was selected by public vote from a list that includes: 5 July – discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard (2009); 6 September[...]
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Europe Day (Council of Europe)
Europe Day (Council of Europe)
May 5 all-day
Europe Day is celebrated annually on 5 May and 9 May. The Council of Europe designates 5 May, the anniversary of the Council’s founding. https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/5-may-europe-day The European Union designates 9 May, the anniversary of the[...]
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UK: Coronation of HM The King
UK: Coronation of HM The King
May 6 all-day
The Coronation Day of HM The King is listed as a flag flying day by UK government guidance. The Union Flag is specified. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/designated-days-for-union-flag-flying The Coronation Day of HM The King is also listed as[...]
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Somerset Day: King Alfred Gathers the People
Somerset Day: King Alfred Gathers the People
May 11 all-day
Somerset Day was selected by public vote from a shortlist that includes: 19 May – Feast of St Dunstan; 6 July – Battle of Sedgemoor.
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Middlesex Day: Battle of Albuera, 1811
Middlesex Day: Battle of Albuera, 1811
May 16 all-day
The battle of Albuera (1811) took place during the Peninsular War, when Anglo-Portuguese forces defeated the French. The 57th (West Middlesex) Foot suffered very heavy casualties during the battle and later celebrated the anniversary as[...]
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Northumberland Day
Northumberland Day
May 25 all-day
Northumberland Day takes place annually on the last Sunday in May. https://www.facebook.com/NorthumberlandDay/
Wessex Day: Feast of St Aldhelm
Wessex Day: Feast of St Aldhelm
May 25 all-day
St Aldhelm (639–709) was Abbot of Malmesbury and Bishop of Sherborne.
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Kent Day: Feast of St Augustine
Kent Day: Feast of St Augustine
May 26 all-day
St Augustine of Canterbury (d.604) became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 597. The Church of England considers him to be one of its founding fathers.
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