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‘St. George and the Bard’ free Guided Tour

23rd April - 25th April
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ
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St George the patron Saint of England. A feast day of St George has been celebrated in England for hundreds of years. But what do we really know about St George and how did he become the Patron Saint of England. Most people have heard a legend of St George slaying a dragon, but what else have you heard about him? Why is the life of William Shakespeare celebrated on April 23rd and how is he associated with the Leicester Guildhall. How are some of his greatest plays connected to Leicester? And where is the legendary King Lear supposedly buried?

Come and find out more about St George. Discover the answers to these questions and many more on a free guided tour.

This is a special tour in collaboration with the St. George's Festival.

Performances

11:30 to 12:30 - Thursday 23rd April

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13:00 to 14:00 - Thursday 23rd April

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11:30 to 12:30 - Saturday 25th April

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13:00 to 14:00 - Saturday 25th April

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14:30 to 15:30 - Saturday 25th April

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The Guildhall
Guildhall Lane
Leicester
LE1 5FQ
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