According to English Heritage, St George was probably a Roman officer, not a knight, who is thought to have been born in Cappodocia (now in Turkey) and to have died in Lydda, which was in the Roman province of Palestine, in AD 303. He was martyred for his Christian faith.
The legend of George slaying a dragon doesn’t appear until the 13th century.
Venice, Genoa, Portugal and Catalonia also celebrate St George and the day is both the birth date and death date of William Shakespeare.
9. Here for the beer
Coun Val Jennings enjoys a pint of real ale at St George's Day celebrations at Armthorpe Community Centre, Doncaster | JPIMedia Photo: Marie Caley
10. Nursery party
Staff and children at Buttons day nursery in Edlington had fun celebrating St George's Day with fancy dress and fun and games. Pictured is Luke Watson, two | JPIMedia Photo: Marie Caley
11. Crystal clear
Crystal Peaks shopping centre in Sheffield celebrated St George’s Day in carnival style and stores from the centre were encouraged to decorate their shops. Pictured is Tricia Riley, manager of the In Time stall | Other 3rd Party Photo: PR
12. Neil Harrington, of Wombwell, takes part in the the Doncaster Classic Car Club St George's Day rally to Elsecar Heritage Centre, with his 1976 Mini Cooper Mark 2 (S0802LR)
Neil Harrington, of Wombwell, taking part in a Doncaster Classic Car Club St George's Day rally to Elsecar Heritage Centre, with his 1976 Mini Cooper Mark 2 | JPIMedia Photo: Sheffield Newspapers