https://stnicholassociety.co.uk/ Local history, patronal festivals and conservation en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:34:55 GMT https://stnicholassociety.co.uk/guardians-of-the-tideline-st-nicholas-chapels/ https://stnicholassociety.co.uk/guardians-of-the-tideline-st-nicholas-chapels/ From hilltop chapels above harbour towns to foundations lost beneath the waves, St Nicholas has left a distinctive mark on Britain’s coast. This survey considers why maritime communities adopted him, what conservation pressures these sites face in 2026, and how visitors can support the groups keeping them open. St Nicholas Society Heritage & Conservation Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:45:27 GMT https://stnicholassociety.co.uk/six-ways-uk-towns-reclaiming-st-nicholas-day-2026/ https://stnicholassociety.co.uk/six-ways-uk-towns-reclaiming-st-nicholas-day-2026/ With St Nicholas Day falling on Sunday 6 December 2026, parishes and civic groups have a natural opportunity to place the patronal festival back at the heart of winter. These six practical formats show what can be borrowed, adapted and supported. St Nicholas Society Patronal Festivals Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:45:27 GMT