St George's Day
"Cry God for Harry, England and Saint George!"
William Shakespeare (Henry V)
St George's Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 23rd April 2009. St George (famous for
slaying the dragon) is the patron saint of England. He was a Roman soldier
who protested against the Roman torture of Christians, and was killed for
his beliefs. He is most famous for the story of his fight against the
dragon.
By interesting coincidence, one of England's most famous men, William
Shakespeare, was not only born on 23rd April (1564) but also died on 23rd
April 1616.
Learn About St George's Day
Enjoy our printable version of this story about St George
St George and the Dragon
Learn all about London, England's fascinating capital city, and enjoy
colouring pages, an online virtual tour, and more
London Theme
St George's Day Puzzles
St George's Day word searches
St George's Day Colouring
England is famous for roses, tea, its Royalty, Wimbledon, Big Ben and the
Tower of London, and lots more besides! You'll find lots to colour in here:
St George's Day colouring pages
England colouring flag
St George's Day Jigsaws
Have some fun with our computer jigsaws for St George's Day - play now or
download for later! Lots NEW!
St George's Day jigsaws
St George's Day Printables
England
flag to print (large)
This England flag prints out onto a piece of A4 paper, although
you may need to trim the edges. Use them as table mats for a St George's Day
table, to make a banner (see below), or to cover a book. Perhaps you could print
one onto card and make an easy jigsaw?
England flag
printable
Use these to three sizes of England flags to decorate your table, as "cards" for an England
game or quiz, or to make a banner (staple them to a length of string or
ribbon). Or attach to lolly sticks (popsicle sticks) or chop sticks and wave
them!
You could also use these printable England flags to dress up your toys (see
our flag bunting and teddy mascot ideas).
Learn the Kings and Queens of England for St George's Day with our "Around
the World" printable game
Around the World Games
Learning about English royalty? Have a look at our huge resource of
printables for the English Kings and Queens - including writing paper,
frames, mini booklets and colouring pages!
British Kings and Queens
printables Lots NEW!
St George's Day Crafts
Celebrate St George's Day this year by trying out some of our original
St George's Day crafts for kids! You
will find a flag, two feisty dragons, some royal accessories and more! More St George's Day Activities
Have an English tea party! Bake a Victoria Sponge, and serve with cucumber
sandwiches and scones, strawberry jam and cream!
Paint your faces!
Buy (or make) that English standby meal, fish and chips. Or set up your own
play fish and chip shop at home. Get your kids to design their own menu or
use ours!
Fish and Chips menu
The summer in England is all about Wimbledon tennis!
Wimbledon and
Tennis for Kids
St George's Day links
Lots NEW!
Coloring pages, activities of all kinds, printables and more!
Dragons theme
Fans of dragons will find lots to keep them busy here!
Jerusalem
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark Satanic Mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold:
Bring me my arrows of desire:
Bring me my spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire.
I shall not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green & pleasant land.
(William Blake)
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