St George - the truth behind the legend!
Dave Wright
- Regions:
- North West, Staffordshire, Shropshire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Historian
- Fee:
- Expensed
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 11th August 2026
- Tagged:
- British Cultural History
St George’s flag has never been more prominent in England. But who was the real St George? Was he man or myth? And was he really a dragonslayer? Join historian Dave Wright to discover the truth behind the legend. Find out how St George came to be so revered and how and why he was adopted as the patron saint of England.
Views: 5 | Enquiries: 0About Dave Wright
Dave is a historian with many years experience teaching and lecturing in European History. He currently works as a Freelance Lecturer and Educational Consultant. He is a former Headmaster of a high school in the West Midlands and during his tenure was pleased to find his work featured in the British Parliamentary Review of Education. He now devotes his time mainly to his historical interests and is currently researching a biography of Catherine I, the first woman to rule Russia as Empress, which he hopes to publish in the near future. Throughout his career, whatever his audience, Dave has always attempted to engage and inspire. He believes History, like life itself, is full of drama. His talks are designed to be informative and authoritative, but also user-friendly and engaging. Dave’s enthusiasm for his subject has often been described as infectious.
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