A WORCESTER inn is hoping to breathe fresh life into St George's Day and stop the patron saint of England's celebration from being ignored by the public
Although St Patrick's Day and St David's Day spark major celebrations, statistics have shown that only one in three English people can even name the date on which St George's Day is celebrated.
The Nightingale, in Evesham Road, is hoping to address this by dishing up some St George's Day facts along with its food on Tuesday, April 23.
"When people order their food they will be given a random fact or fiction about St George that will be available for a week, beginning on the day itself," said landlord Darren Barson.
"We try to maintain the traditions of a fine old British inn and we felt it was only right that we should recognise the country's patron saint."
Little known facts include that St George was neither English or British, but was born and raised outside of Europe.
He was a tribune in the Roman army and rumours say he was beheaded after he disagreed with the Emperor's policies.
The "Golden Legend" tale, where he slays the dragon, was created after his death as symbolism of his fight against evil.
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