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- Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:06 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: EAST ANGLIAN LIVING HISTORY FAYRE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5324
EAST ANGLIAN LIVING HISTORY FAYRE
Hello traders! Just a heads up to announce the launch of a new multi era show to be held at The Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Suffolk on the weekend of 13 & 14 August 2016 FACEBOOK LINK https://www.facebook.com/events/869900689797077/ 13412042_10154205172586904_2527256505505314633_o.jpg...
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:39 pm
- Forum: Event Announcements
- Topic: NEW TRADING EVENT 9-10 JULY
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1833
NEW TRADING EVENT 9-10 JULY
Kelham-Hall-ariel-view.jpg Hello We are working with a lovely venue at Kelham Hall near Newark on the weekend on 9-10 July This is likely to be a well attended public event so traders with public- focussed stock would do well. The client has booked a very popular Jousting troupe and Falconry as wel...
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:03 pm
- Forum: Event Announcements
- Topic: NEW EVENT - EAST ANGLIAN LIVING HISTORY FAYRE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2847
NEW EVENT - EAST ANGLIAN LIVING HISTORY FAYRE
Hello Just a heads up to announce the launch of a new multi era show to be held at The Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Suffolk on the weekend of 13 & 14 August 2016 FACEBOOK LINK https://www.facebook.com/events/869900689797077/ 2000 years of reenactment and Living HIstory already booked P...
- Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:59 am
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: STAMFORD GEORGIAN FESTIVAL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2148
STAMFORD GEORGIAN FESTIVAL
11698548_10153416319596904_8694087567022715168_n.jpg http://www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk/ 25-27 September 2015 Stamford, Lincs. Easy access off A1. Trading pitches still available at this well supported event- last time 25000 visitors. Canvas tents only please. Beautiful level grass site with...
- Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:16 am
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Trading Events 2015
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3177
Re: Trading Events 2015
Hello Richard Bell / Chain Reaction
Please email me with pictures of your trading setup, what you sell etc so I can see.
Kind regards
Ian
infoATblackknighthistoricalDOTcoDOTuk
Please email me with pictures of your trading setup, what you sell etc so I can see.
Kind regards
Ian
infoATblackknighthistoricalDOTcoDOTuk
- Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:34 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Trading Events 2015
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3177
Trading Events 2015
Hello We are delighted to be able to offer a number of trading opportunities this coming season. Kings Lynn Hanse Festival 16-17 May http://www.hanse.org/en/ Trading inside the only surviving Hanse building in England, and celebrating ten years of membership of the new Hanse league Contact us for IN...
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:12 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Market Bosworth event 22 March
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2370
Market Bosworth event 22 March
The 22nd of March is the re-internment of Richard III. Part of this will be a cortege that will depart from the university and make its way around the various villages in the area. After pausing at the Battlefield centre for around an hour where a service takes place it will move in cortege to Mark...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:13 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: STAMFORD GEORGIAN FESTIVAL 25-27 SEPTEMBER
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2134
STAMFORD GEORGIAN FESTIVAL 25-27 SEPTEMBER
Hello For all lovers and advocates of the tricorn hat, I am delighted to announce the STAMFORD GEORGIAN FESTIVAL. Beautifully sited on the Great North Road betwixt two arms of the River Welland, estimates based on last year suggest a 30,000 footfall Costume 1700-1815 Canvas traders market plus LH ac...
- Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:38 am
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: HANSE FESTIVAL IN KINGS LYNN
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2099
HANSE FESTIVAL IN KINGS LYNN
Delighted to announce great new trading event in Kings Lynn. 17 & 18 May this year. Potentially a new annual event... Trading inside the Hanse House - the only trading warehouse of its age & provenance in England, built 1474. http://www.hansehouse.co.uk/ Delightful part of the old town, opposite chu...
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:46 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Trading event opportunities 2014
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2158
Trading event opportunities 2014
Hello We have a number of shows & markets with trading opportunities in 2014. Including - Late May Bank Holiday [ 3 day event, multiperiod at National Trust property in Norfolk, with great footfall year on year.] August Bank Holiday [ again all 3 days, the 10th Pensthorpe Mediæval Spectacular, Norfo...
- Fri May 10, 2013 10:35 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: NEW Victorian Xmas Market
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2425
NEW Victorian Xmas Market
Delighted to announce that we will be holding a Victorian themed Christmas Market at the wonderful Stoke Rochford Hall & Hotel between Grantham & Stamford on the A1. http://www.stokerochfordhall.co/ Luxury INDOOR trading with room for up to 40 pitches, Ice rink, Accommodation on site if required. A ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:28 am
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: ROCHESTER MEDIEVAL MERRIMENT
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2455
ROCHESTER MEDIEVAL MERRIMENT
Dear all. After a year off, we have been asked back to Rochester Castle on the 7/ 8 September for another medieval festival. We have a 1215 theme, lots of good re-enactment groups signed up plus entertainers. Plenty of trading space. For those who've been there before with us, its a fabulous setting...
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:26 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Christmas Trading Oportunities 2012
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- Views: 1944
Christmas Trading Oportunities 2012
Hello Christmas Markets 3 Christmas trading events coming up. Two at Holkham Hall [Bygones Museum ] on the first 2 weekends of December. Victorian theme - would also suit Steampunk and more generic traders. Quality Victorian interpretation and seasonal entertainers at one of the Treasure Houses of ...
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:32 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: 1356 AD. Somewhere in France
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2695
1356 AD. Somewhere in France
A recent project. City of Norwich Militia 1355 on the 'road'.
- Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:14 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: DRAGON HALL- NORWICH- MEDIEVAL MARKET- DECEMBER 16-17
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2719
Re: DRAGON HALL- NORWICH- MEDIEVAL MARKET- DECEMBER 16-17
Hello Nick
I haven't been involved with the Dragon Hall event for some years now. Sorry.
I haven't been involved with the Dragon Hall event for some years now. Sorry.
- Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:37 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Historic Christmas Fayre [Victorian theme] 26-27 November
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1013
Historic Christmas Fayre [Victorian theme] 26-27 November
Hello Just to mention that there are still a couple of spaces available at this trading event with themed entertainment at Holkham Hall in North Norfolk on w/e of 26-27 November. Holkham is rightfully described as one of England's finest stately homes. The trading for the event will be inside the By...
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Victorian event - outside bar wanted
- Replies: 0
- Views: 907
Victorian event - outside bar wanted
Hello On the 6 & 7th August we are staging another 19th Century extravaganza at Hoveton Hall Gardens in Norfolk. It sadly clashes with The Midlands Fayre which rules the lovely Trollsbottom out of the running of this years bar. Laurie - you'll be sorely missed. Anyone out there interested? Should be...
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:55 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: 15th century burgundian coins
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4624
Re: 15th century burgundian coins
The Co. St. G. pay their members in real silver [repro] Burgundian coins for each event they attend.
usually a groat and/or a double Stuiver.
i have a pouch full now....
Pm me for details
IJ
usually a groat and/or a double Stuiver.
i have a pouch full now....
Pm me for details
IJ
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:00 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: A long time ago, in....
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9673
Re: A long time ago, in....
well thats taken me back. Seems like somethings never change So whos in the pic, and where are they now...? left to right: Front row: me, Pat [drummer], Marc second row: Graham, Dicky, Adrian ? third row: Robin, Richard 4th : Gary? Mark H? 5th Simon? Rupert? Kane? Ah the perils of growing old..Im su...
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:24 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Tudor or ECW groups/regiments in Norfolk
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2697
Re: Tudor or ECW groups/regiments in Norfolk
Hello Patrick
I am putting together a Tudor project for next year atm.
if interested please PM me for more details.
Thanks
ian
I am putting together a Tudor project for next year atm.
if interested please PM me for more details.
Thanks
ian
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:12 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Historic Cooking Fires
- Replies: 71
- Views: 20484
Fireboxes!
And not a piece of modern steel or a tig weld in sight! come on guys, we're suposed to be recreating history, not living in a dreamworld. If you're gonna do period cookery then howabout doing it on the floor as ALL THESE REFERENCES SHOW? There are many ways to get over the EH / NT regs about fires o...
- Tue May 12, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: 15th century ordinances
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4226
Burgundian Ordinances
Abbeville, Bohain en Vermandois and St Maximin de Treves
All 3 are outlined in the Osprey Men at Arms book Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364 -1477 by Nick Michael & Gerry Embleton
isbn 0-85045-518-9
Is that enough detail or do you require the whole text?
All 3 are outlined in the Osprey Men at Arms book Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364 -1477 by Nick Michael & Gerry Embleton
isbn 0-85045-518-9
Is that enough detail or do you require the whole text?
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:08 am
- Forum: General History
- Topic: medieval fishing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7338
fishin'
I have coracle and Bodger. {anything thats not human and breathes/has a pulse is shuddering at the mention of his name and seeking a dark place to hide }
And we fish, authentic like, at Pensthorpe on the August bank Holiday w/e [with permission of course].
here we go:
And we fish, authentic like, at Pensthorpe on the August bank Holiday w/e [with permission of course].
here we go:
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:39 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: What do you eat off
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5931
DINNER TIME!
Jim said "We appreciate that a sit-down meal would not generally occur in the context of a military camp" Totally disagree. We don't have much imagery of medieval camp/soldier eating esp. from these islands, BUT if ye have a look in the Schilling chronicles from the 1470's, then there are loads of p...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Are these shoes ok?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 13641
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:32 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Are these shoes ok?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 13641
Dressing as a man...
The most famous was of course St Joan d'Arc...
"The last straw in the trial was when the prosecution showed she was defying God's law by dressing in men's clothing. She was found guilty and burned alive in Rouen.."
nuff said.
"The last straw in the trial was when the prosecution showed she was defying God's law by dressing in men's clothing. She was found guilty and burned alive in Rouen.."
nuff said.
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:54 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Are these shoes ok?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 13641
shoes
A good post Breezy If you consider that £150 is expensive, then compare it to the cost of a good replica armour from the worlds finest armourers. You would realistically pay £20,000 for a harness from Per Jensen, amongst others [I haven't used an English armourer as a comparison, but there are a few...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Are these shoes ok?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 13641
boots
They're a start if you're on a budget. But they are wrong, period, if you want to be authentic then you need to look at an authentic turn shoe/boot of the type made by Plantagenet Shoes. Then read 'how a man schall be armyde at hys ease' and realise that authenticity is still unreachable. :) As for ...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Simple Shelters?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 27127
shelters etc
I disagree, but will leave it there, based on the simple premise that we 21st century desk-jockey, centrally heated types are a lot softer than our ancestors.


- Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:10 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Simple Shelters?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 27127
oops
I forgot I posted this.... Here goes. This is taken from a 16th century source. "And yet see the change- for when our houses were builded of willow, then we had oaken men; but now that our houses are come to be made of oak, our men are not onlie become willow, but a great manie through Persian delic...