Kent Day is celebrated on 26th May, the feast day of St Augustine. In celebration, we present a few of the county’s sometimes overlooked gems in Off the Beaten Track. Kent’s name derives from the Cantii, an ancient British tribe. Kent was a British kingdom before the … Continue reading
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Middlesex Day 16th May 2025
Middlesex Day is celebrated each year on 16th May. This commemorates the actions of the 57th (West Middlesex Regiment) at the battle of Aluera (1811) during the Peninsula War. During the battle, Lieutenant-Colonel William Inglis, despite his injuries, refused to retire from the battle but … Continue reading
Somerset Day 2025
Somerset Day is celebrated each year on 11th May. It marks Alfred the Great’s call to arms and the gathering of ‘all the people of Somerset’ to march against the invading Viking army. Devised, planned and promoted by our friends at Passion for Somerset, over … Continue reading
Surrey Day: Secret Surrey
Saturday 10th May 2025 is Surrey Day, a day to celebrate the people, places, history and heritage of Surrey. In celebration we present some of the county’s often overlooked gems in Secret Surrey. Surrey is a relatively small county but heavily populated; in parts urban, … Continue reading
Staffs Day: Seven Wonders of Staffordshire
Staffordshire Day is celebrated on 1st May each year. The date was chosen since it is the date in 1759 on which Josiah Wedgewood founded the Wedgwood company in Burslem. In celebration we present our Seven Wonders of Staffordshire. Staffordshire is a county of contrasts. … Continue reading
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