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- Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:20 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Newbie saying hi, and a question!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11188
Re: Newbie saying hi, and a question!
There are no descriptions of archers with spears at all. In fact the only time I have come across the two being mentioned together is in the Ordinance that explains that archers and spearmen should be trained to work together. I am happy to stand corrected. Members of the "ordinary" Calai...
- Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:33 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Helmet Rivets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2966
Re: Helmet Rivets
it will, bi-metallic corrosion will occur
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:05 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Social conditions in England 1485 HELP!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4484
Re: Social conditions in England 1485 HELP!
standards of living in the later middle ages, a social change in england by C Dyer 1989 everyday life in medieval england by C Dyer 1994 fifteenth century attitudes, perceptions of society in late medieval england by R Horrox 1994 pleasures and pastimes in medieval england by C Reeves 1995 medieval ...
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 1:03 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Social conditions in England 1485 HELP!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4484
Re: Social conditions in England 1485 HELP!
Miss Costello - 1485 not 1885
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:18 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Pikes at Bosworth.....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5558
Re: Pikes at Bosworth.....
Incidentally we've just come across some evidence that Henry Tudor was actually at Edgcote, fighting for Royalist York (as opposed to Rebel York, this not being a Lancastrian v York battle) He was at Edgecote with the yorkist army but as a 12 year old due to him being the ward of the Yorkist Willia...
- Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:49 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Pikes at Bosworth.....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5558
Re: Pikes at Bosworth.....
nope, he was just taking after his father, impulsive, prone to making bad decisions and an ineffective military commander
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:13 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Ladies Medieval underwear-A new discovery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3215
Re: Ladies Medieval underwear-A new discovery
although images of prostitutes wearing something similar are common
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:09 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Ladies Medieval underwear-A new discovery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3215
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 12:35 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Ladies Medieval underwear-A new discovery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3215
- Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:08 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Harewood House
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2194
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:57 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Pontefract Castle - August 4/5th
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1590
Pontefract Castle - August 4/5th
The Beaufort Companye in conjunction with York Archaeological Trust are putting on a WoTR event at Pontefract Castle on 4/5 August 2012. I have been asked to circulate the following note with regard Traders attendance. Please respond with any expression of interest to YAT and not the Beaufort Compan...
- Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Welsh Soldiers of 15th cent
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2478
Re: Welsh Soldiers of 15th cent
Don't tell Allan that....................
- Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:42 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Dreaded 'pourpoint' sleeveless doublet question
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10982
Re: Dreaded 'pourpoint' sleeveless doublet question
[quote=People tend to forget that just doublet and hose is informal dress - if you want to look smart you wear your livery coat or your gown.[/quote]
I second that.............
I second that.............
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:53 pm
- Forum: Book, Film, TV & Music Reviews
- Topic: Tomb Readers - Lord Dacres Tomb / Towton
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1586
Tomb Readers - Lord Dacres Tomb / Towton
For those not living in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire or who may have missed it
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... 6_02_2012/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... 6_02_2012/
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:14 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: A celebration of old reenactment groups
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4290
Re: A celebration of old reenactment groups
Well, used to run Hastings Retinue from around '87 i think (started reenactment in '85), in the very beginning early days of the Fed (one of the first groups to join in fact) in the Glorious Days of High Wang! It was when the White Company were still around (of which I was also a member) and multi ...
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:51 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Tombs, Effigies, Brasses
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3050
Re: Tombs, Effigies, Brasses
http://www.churchmonumentssociety.org/C ... uides.html
For late 15thC monuments the Companion Guide to the Wars of the Roses is an excellent reference
For late 15thC monuments the Companion Guide to the Wars of the Roses is an excellent reference
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:20 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Maille gloves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1848
Re: Maille gloves
I also like the reference to
cappes stuffyd with horne and sum withe mayle
cappes stuffyd with horne and sum withe mayle
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:14 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Maille gloves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1848
Re: Maille gloves
In the transcript of the Inventory of Sir John Fastolf (died 1459) there are references to a payre glovys of mayle, of schepys skynne and of doos as a cross reference mayle is also used in the context of mayle ventayletts to basinets, however i'm not sure if this is three pairs of gloves or two, one...
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:43 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: The use of bells, (or, Ding Dong!)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4683
Re: The use of bells, (or, Ding Dong!)
John Waller wrote:I'm all for them as it usually means I can get early warning of a knob with a leather corset, pink hair, piercings and tats on display, fox tail, black shirt and sunglasses, carrying a can of lager on their way to sit in their stargazer chair. (exceptions apply)





- Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:43 pm
- Forum: Book, Film, TV & Music Reviews
- Topic: First Battle of St Albans 1455
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1312
First Battle of St Albans 1455
First Battle of St Albans 1455 by Andrew Boardman http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Battle-St-Albans-1455/dp/0752429833/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316000448&sr=1-1 An exceptionally well written and researched account of the first battle of St Albans with extensive use of the numerous co...
- Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:44 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Medieval military intelligence?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2802
Re: Medieval military intelligence?
I would suggest that your best time frame would be during the latter half of the hundred years war circa 1417 to 1450. Both the English and French used spies with the French having in some areas an effective fifth column. The english appear to have used female agents in greater numbers than the fren...
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:41 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Marriage, a fate worse than death?........
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3043
Marriage, a fate worse than death?........
In 1424 a French men-at-arms was sentenced to death by Lord Scales for serial side changing. Before his execution a 15 year local girl, "a virgin of good reputation" offered to marry the man in question. Lord Scales granted the request and released the soldier. In 1430, a "very handso...
- Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:41 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Earl of Salisbury in 1460
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1368
Re: Earl of Salisbury in 1460
indeed red over black, gold griffin, motto Ne Vile Velis
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:03 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Wearing of Stripes
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6975
Re: Wearing of Stripes
Of course there is also the stripped hoods of the women of negotiable virtue, specifically Southwark and Bristol
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:00 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Wearing of Stripes
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6975
Re: Wearing of Stripes
sinenominefig1.JPG http://rosaliegilbert.com/stallclothesfromart.html#entertainers Images of musicians and entertainers Entertainers and musicians were usually travellers. Their clothing was practical and simple. Bright colours and patterns were worn- stripes, chevrons (v shapes) and particolour tu...
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:09 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Kelmarsh Festival of History photo`s (photosm)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2535
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:42 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: stuff dangling from your belt
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4930
Re: stuff dangling from your belt
or fox tail.................. :wink: Don't get me started :-x I hate the funking things. Even someone in beauforts livery was sporting one at Tewkesbury . :roll: If ever there was an argument for sharps on the field then surely 'scalping' fox-bummers is it :devil: Trust me it wasn't a Beaufort, jus...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:03 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: stuff dangling from your belt
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4930
Re: stuff dangling from your belt
Marcus Woodhouse wrote:I've seen copies of him at every event I've ever been to, but he doesn't have a sword, a dagger, an eating knife, and an axe hanging from his belt as well, so he can't be a real re-enactor.
or fox tail..................

- Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:53 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Tewkesbury 2011 (sunday)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1822
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:08 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Gowns over armour - Late 15thC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1175
Re: Gowns over armour - Late 15thC
not wanted for fighting - for use in role playing activities but no use if not English