Dear All, St. George was introduced to England by returning crusaders in the 12th and 13th centuries. He became especially popular in the 14th Century when the Order of the Garter was founded (dedicated to St. George). Previously the Patron Saint of England had been St. Edward the Confessor d1065, buried (still) in Westminster Abbey. Chris (S. Wales) Interested in SHELDON, PARKES and HODGETTS