The story of the dragon is attached to George fairly late. It first appears in a prologue added in the 12th century to the ...

The churchyard of St George-the-Martyr was in use for more than six centuries throughout the post-medieval period. For many years it was a burial place for prisoners who died in Marshalsea and King's ...

The country celebrates St George's Day today (April 23), with England flags and bunting flying high in a display of ...

One of Spain's most romantic festivals takes place in Barcelona on 23 April. This special day honours Catalonia's patron ...

When someone dies for their beliefs they’re called a ‘martyr’. Over 200 years later Pope Gelasius, head of the Christian church, decided George should be made a saint. This is a great honour ...