Medieval History
Medieval history brought to life as crowds flock to extravaganza
Thousands of people flocked to Tamworth at the weekend for the St George's Day Extravaganza Jousting, archery, a medieval encampment and even a sword swallower brought entertainment to the crowds throughout the town.
Living history events filled the castle grounds and there were shows for shoppers all day Saturday. Organised by Tamworth Borough Council the annual event has been described as a "huge success" as the sun shone and as people lined the streets and filled the Castle Grounds to enjoy a feast of fun.
Click here to read this article from the Tamsworth Herald
-
War Of The Roses History Is Brought To Life At Historic Bradford Hall
Discover what life was like in Bradford during the War of the Roses at a medieval living history weekend at Bolling Hall. For the second year, re-enactment group the Frei Compagnie will present a weekend of domestic and military demonstrations of...
-
Crunch Time: Making Money From A Medieval Extreme Sport
Bathurst-based entrepreneur Rod Walker promotes what the History Channel calls ?the most dangerous collision sport in history?: jousting. The former coal miner keen on horses graduated to jousting by way of foot combat. His jousting business, Full Tilt,...
-
Scotland: Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Defences On Grounds Of Historic Castle
Archaeologists have unearthed a surprising discovery on the grounds of an Aberdeenshire castle. Experts excavating at Fyvie Castle, near Turriff, expected to uncover a 400-year-old garden. Instead they have discovered what they believe to be an 800-year-old...
-
Northampton?s Medieval Castle Remains To Be Brought To The Surface
The nderground remains of Northampton Castle could be brought to the surface under new proposals to regenerate a historic area of the town. Dr Marie Dickie, a member of the Friends of Northampton Castle (FONC), believes exposing some of the remains of...
-
Crying Out For Medieval Times
I've done a lot of odd things as a journalist. Stripped naked for a charity Dip in the Nip swim for a cancer fundraiser. Abseiled down a waterfall in Scotland when a press trip went wrong because it was the only way to get out of where we were. Visited...
Medieval History