Edmund, who was the last Saxon king of East Anglia, was killed by the marauding Danes in 870. They offered to spare him and let him rule as their vassal on the condition that he outlawed the practise of Christianity; he refused and so became a martyr. His bones were returned to the local monastery in 903 and a shrine to St. Edmund was established.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Bury St. Edmunds (Suffolk) include Bury St Edmonds, Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds, Bury St. Edmunds, Ipswich, Mildenhall, Suffolk, and more.
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
