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rebranding st george

28 Apr 2010

St George versus the overlords

A champion of right rather than might, St George should belong to the people, not their overlords, says Jonathan Bartley. This, not nationalism, is what a true patriotism is about – commitment to "another country" where all have a place, not just those with the power.
23 Apr 2010

St George's Day in a changing, global era: a positive proposal
23 Apr 2009

St George... not who you think he is

Today is St George's day. It is spun out of myth, but the myth is important. The day has 'traditionally' been seen as affirming Empire and an exclusive English identity. But that is a gross misrepresentation, when you examine the story.
7 Apr 2009

England and St George?
18 Apr 2008

New painting challenges image of St George the crusader

A new painting of St George by Scott Norwood Witts, which depicts the saint as a man of compassion rather than a crusader, is to be unveiled at the Catholic Cathedral of St George, Southwark, to mark the saint’s day next week.
25 Apr 2007

'Bullying for England' by Dave Hill, Guardian's Comment is Free, 24 April 2007
21 Apr 2007

'Should St George's Day be a holiday?' BBC Online, Saturday 22nd April 2007
20 Apr 2007

When the Saints go marching out

Jonathan Bartley reflects on the legend of St George, his subversive story, and how he has been co-opted by the powerful
20 Apr 2007

'Call to transform England's national day', Islamic Republic News Agency, 19th April 2007
19 Apr 2007

'Rebranding St George', BBC Radio 5 Live, 19th April 2007

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