The legend of George slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden from death is medieval. St George's Day is celebrated in England on 23 April, reputed to be the day of George's martyrdom in 303.

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Acton has suddenly become a destination. The George and Dragon isn't new — it can be traced back to 1759, and probably has medieval antecedents — but the smart new microbrewery round the back ...