An image shared on X claims to show a statue of St. Michael the Archangel slaying a dragon outside the United Nations (UN) building. Verdict: Misleading The image shows St. George, not St. Michael.

The legend of George slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden from death is medieval. St George's Day is celebrated in England on 23 April, reputed to be the day of George's martyrdom in 303.

Acton has suddenly become a destination. The George and Dragon isn't new — it can be traced back to 1759, and probably has medieval antecedents — but the smart new microbrewery round the back ...

St George is the patron saint of England, but what do we really know about him? Well, according to the legend, he was brave, he wore a suit of armour and rode a horse. He fought a mighty dragon ...

April marks St. George's Day: the anniversary of the patron saint of England's death in 303 AD. Legend is that a dragon was ...

Legend has it that he slayed a dragon, although let's face it, he didn't. Take a look at these St George's Day 2025 events in London. Known in previous years as the Feast of St George, there's a ...

During his time off, George chases birds (of the double-breasted variety), drinks and gambles, and supports his beloved Arsenal. To say that Gabrielle Dragon lives up to her name would be quite the ...

Following the latest departure, the local employment agency comes up with a replacement almost immediately - and it seems that George has finally met his match in the formidable Gabrielle Dragon.