The History Society met to commemorate St George’s Day and the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth and death

Pupils studying History in Years 11 and 12 met on Tuesday evening to commemorate St George’s Day and the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth and death. They explored the life of St George and his significance in English history, especially to monarchs such as Edward I, Edward III and Henry VIII, and considered the importance of the life and works of Shakespeare. Two quizzes took place testing pupils’ knowledge of St George and Shakespeare.