June 16 – Sussex Day in the U.K.

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nThere’s a place in England that has inspired people such as artist William Blake, playwright J.M. Barrie, novelist Jane Austen, and poet John Keats…

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n…A place that has largely been officially designated an Area of Outstanding Beauty…

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n…A place that is criss-crossed with areas that the public has the “right to roam” over (not with motor vehicles, bikes, or on horseback – but the public can walk on certain designated parts of privately-owned land!).

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nThis place is Sussex, and today is the special day dedicated to celebrating it. 

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nSussex is located in the Southeast of England. It’s divided into two counties, East Sussex and West Sussex.

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nThe day is celebrated by many residents and tourists as entertainment and events showcase all the good things about Sussex.

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nThings like Morris dancers (left)…

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n…ancient yew forests and bluebells..

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n…gardens and fields…

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n…beaches and dramatic cliffs…

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n…castles and ruins!
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nCheck out more Sussex beauties here. 

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nAlso on this date:

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nAnniversary of the first Ladies’ Day at a baseball game

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nPlan ahead:

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• nJune holidays

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• nJune birthdays

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• nHistorical anniversaries in June

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• nJuly holidays

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• nJuly birthdays

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• nHistorical anniversaries in July

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