People are only now realising the reason why we dont work on Bank Holidays

There's nothing like having an extra day off on a Bank Holiday weekend.

For years we've bagged many long weekends thanks to Bank Holidays, but have you ever wondered why we have them?

The reason behind it all may surprise you – and it has a little something to do with chocolate.

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It turns out you need to thank Cadbury for your extra long weekend, as it was the company that first popularised giving its workers the bank holiday days off.

George Cadbury was renowned for trying to better working conditions for his staff, and this was one way he gave them a little treat.

According to the Cadbury website, Bournville, the village founded by the Cadbury family, was very different to many other places when work began to build the factory and housing back in 1879.

The Mirror reports it wasn't like any other workplace, as it was designed for people not only to work – but to live and play too.

A description reads: "Children enjoyed a new playground, country outings and summer camps whilst the men played football, hockey and cricket.

"In 1902, 30% of Cadbury's capital expenditure was spent on workers' welfare.

"Tennis and squash courts were built, along with a bowling green and swimming pools with heated changing rooms.

"Workers' facilities like these were unheard of in Victorian times – as were holidays.

"Cadbury became one of the first firms to introduce a Saturday half-day off work.

"'People told us it would mean ruin,' said George. 'I do not think any men could have been happier'."

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And if you're hoping to be happy this weekend then keep your spirits up, as the weather isn't meant to be amazing.

You may want to pack an umbrella if you're out and about over the next few days.

The Met Office weekend forecast reads: "Scattered showers soon becoming more widespread occasionally heavy with a possibility of thunder. Breezy in the west. Rather cool for late August, but feeling reasonable in any sunshine. Bright to start Sunday for many, then clouding over with outbreaks of rain.

"Warmer and brighter on Monday with sunny spells. Further showery rain arriving on Tuesday. Breezy at times."

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