Ulverston St George's Day event returns to delight locals

Ulverston saw the return of its iconic St George's Day pageant on Saturday, April 20, presenting a tongue-in-cheek re-enactment of the hero saving his damsel in distress.

St George putting on a show for the crowd of shoppers (Image: Christopher Warner)

Using a motorbike as a steed, 'St George' - played by Tim Balchin - battled the hungry dragon (Karl Scrogham) to the delight of shoppers making their way through Market Square.

The sight of a man wrestling a dragon to the ground is not one that happens very often in Ulverston, but is designed to add 'colour' to the town according to one of the stars of the show.

The damsel needed St George to save her before becoming the dragon's next meal (Image: Christopher Warner)

He was also made to fight through a horde of the dragon's accomplices before finally being able to rescue his love, a starring role for Lizzie Grieves.

The pair got the happy ending they dreamed of, eventually riding off into the sunset, the motorbike roaring as the defeated dragon had once done.

One of the dragon's accomplices (Image: Christopher Warner)

The spectacle has grown to be a key attraction for Ulverston, encouraging more people to visit the town, as well as highlighting the historic roots that have shaped the area.

Happily ever after - St George rescues his love from the dragon (Image: Christopher Warner)

The likes of Bob Needham, one of the main performers, have taken part in the pageant since its inception in the early 2000s.

Bob Needham has been a part of the performances for nearly two decades, and played the Mad Monk at the weekend (Image: Christopher Warner)

Those visiting Ulverston on Saturday were treated to two re-enactments either side of brass band performances.