Any sources for salop, salep, saloop etc (various spellings exist) ? Trad or modern instant versions.

Did some posts disappear? I'm sure Rent a Peasant replied and I also chucked Andy Smerdon into the mix.

Andy Smerdon might be another option. He has a mule.

PR stunt surely?

I've been out of the medieval scene for a few years and was wondering if I could go along to play. I recall some talk of 'independents' possibly being allowed. Not sure if my old Fed group supports this event.

I see it is on again this year and I might even be able to go one weekend. What reenactment groups are playing this time? Is there an archery comp?

I think Napoleon had it sorted "History is a set of lies agreed upon".

Rolling Thunder should do for you http://www.rolling-thunder.org.uk/

medievalpirate wrote:......Cheers, thought I'd ask anyway, not that I can do any of this 'sewing lark'......

I can do reasonable leatherwork and have knocked out a few Napoleonic hats but the very thought of cutting into a nice piece of broadcloth strikes me with terror. Respect to the good tailors out there.

My Mrs ended up taking a pattern from my white overalls and I have no idea what pattern they were from. End result was, I think, pretty good. As for how difficult? I have zero tailoring skills so have no idea. I think she hand sewed most, or all, of it.

I was in a cobblers yesterday and he had bench mounted shoe stretcher which looked like it could do the job. Or you could try what my granddad said they did to break in boots when he was in the army in WWI - pee in them and wear until dry.

Probably not in the best time period to be asking in if you are interested in the Anglo-Zulu war.

Beltane_51 wrote:Many thanks guys!

Try Krusty at mosscoone@gmail.com for C17th pencils

gardenmuseum.org.uk in Lambeth. Visited it once some years ago however it is closed to visitors at the moment but they may respond to queries.

Jorge wrote:

John Waller wrote:Contact Krusty Pops on Facebook

I'm not into that facebook thing, but thanks anyway.

I might see him in a couple of weeks. I'll see if I can get an email address off him.

Contact Krusty Pops on Facebook

Krusty makes replica C17th pencils.

Hi all I've had a new hat delivered today from a supplier in the US. Although really well made, its slightly tight. I'd originally ordered it to be a couple of inches bigger to cater for a wig. Does anyone know of a way I might be able to stretch it a little bigger without ruining it? Thanks Steam ...

Still there but the fire needs a poke and a few new logs chucked on.

John Waller wrote:For Sale - The Armour of Imperial Rome by H. Russell Robinson

BCA copy of the 1975 ed. Hardback with tatty dust jacket. 200 pages. 500 plates, 4 in colour

Make me an offer.

Oddly I may be able to get hold of another copy of this scarce book. Anyone interested?

http://svartland.webs.com/ might fit the bill?

The Berwick Street Hat Shop is worth checking out if you are in Town or online at https://www.euroaccessories.co.uk/

Lots of good fabric shops there as well.

My understanding is that they were usually turned - made inside out and turned so the seam is inside - like period shoes. No. 1 looks machine sewed, 2. looks OK and 3. looks larpy!

Try Hamish. Dunno what he charges, a commercial rate I'm sure, but worth an ask. www.history-making.com

Jim the Pot makes various watering devices.

I agree such things should be followed up and in my case it was done so professionally and with courtesy. No case to answer. I think 'anonymous' says it all about the 'concerned' author of the malicious letter. Spineless sh**.

Word to the wise - watch your backs! Some low-life sh** has sent an anonymous letter to my local Firearms Licensing dept. making completely unfounded and unsubstantiated accusations against myself and two others over illegal acquisition and use of black powder. Which led to an interesting interview ...

Cowley makes fruit leathers. Have you tried using that?

Spotted this piece of puff on the Linkedin profile of someone who used to work for EH up to 2012 •Successfully delivered the largest and most profitable re enactment of the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings with 22,000 visitors, 4000 re enactors, coordinating staffing from all disciplines ...