St Swithun, Benedictional of Æthelwold
British Library, London
Swithun (or Swithin) was Bishop of Winchester from his consecration on 30 October 852 until his death on 2 July 863
He is also known for the proverb:
St Swithun's day if thou dost rain
For forty days it will remain
St Swithun's day if thou be fair
For forty days 'twill rain nae mare
St Swithin’s Day being the 15th July.
















