Castleton Garland Day or Garland King Day is held annually on 29 May in the town of Castleton in the Derbyshire Peak District. The Garland King, on horseback, and covered to the waist in a heavy, bell-shaped floral garland, leads a procession through the town.
Oak Apple Day (England), and its related observance: Castleton Garland Day (Castleton)
On May 29, in the year 0, Oak Apple Day (England), and its related observance: Castleton Garland Day (Castleton). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of May 29, one of 449 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on May 29, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 4 May 2025.
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