St George's Day celebrations - Dragon-slaying in Trafalgar Square for England's national day

Published: 30 April 2010
by JAMIE WELHAM

THOUSANDS of people descended on Trafalgar Square to celebrate St George’s Day on Saturday.

Performers including guitarist Joe Brown and singers from the Players’ Theatre created a sea of red and white flags and face paint.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: “As well as marking the extraordinary life of a Cappadocian merchant, Saint George’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate our country’s many achievements.

“Our small island, sitting at the confluence of European cultures, has a rich heritage whose influence on language, art, learning, and politics – to name but a few – has been felt right across the globe.

“As we raise the flag for our metaphorical dragon-slaying patron saint, we can be rightly proud of the ingenuity, creativity, and wit of our fellow countrymen and forebears who have made our country the place that it is.”