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 ...

Despite being born in Cappadocia, Turkey and never actually setting foot on UK soil, St George is celebrated across England ...

In 303, he was himself tortured and executed in Palestine, becoming an early Christian martyr. The legend of George slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden from death is medieval.

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 ...