St. Swithin (or Swithun) was the Bishop of Winchester back about 1,200 years ago. He was immortalized in the rhyme
St Swithun's day if thou dost rainWell, there's no rain in Winchester today, so they can put away the umbrellas over there. At least until St. Bartholomew's Day.
For forty days it will remain
St Swithun's day if thou be fair
For forty days 'twill rain na mair
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