New book captures history of Tewkesbury's Medieval Festival
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New book captures history of Tewkesbury's Medieval Festival


New history of Tewkesbury?s internationally renowned Medieval Festival through photographs has been captured in the form of a new book.

The publication, by professional Tewkesbury-based photographer Nigel Byde, includes everything from a selection of black and white images of the early days of the event, to exclusive pictures of last year?s battle re-enactment, and scenes from the authentic living history camps.

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