The Re-Enactor Issue 21, September 2010
“Pals” of Birmingham at “M5” Spetchley Park, Worcester, August 2010
Readership 1152
Greetings All Welcome to issue 21 of the Re-Enactor, I am having a busy season full of superb events and I have met some wonderful reenactors all over the country. Thank you to everyone for supporting the ezine and it continues to grow month on month-just over 1150 recipients now in 29 countries worldwide with even more groups and traders being advertised. Congratulations to Deborah for winning the Jerry Bird competition. There are still a couple of weeks to go to enter the 3 that started last month and a brand new competition this month to win the book by Michael Arnold. There is also an interview with Michael in this issue. I will soon be conducting an interview with Ian Mortimer (Author) and if you fancy asking a question of Ian check out this issue for details.
Top Picture: Spetchley August 2010 Bottom Picture: Lanark August 2010
As always, I am still on the lookout for more groups, traders, event details, stories, articles and reports. Please contact me Just at the normal email address with details!
Jason.okeefe@btopenworld.com
Features This Month 1: Seals: “Their origins and uses” 2: Group Profile: The 3rd Queensland Reg. 3: Competitions 4: Michael Arnold interview (Author) 5: The Battle of Nations 6: Ian Mortimer Interview (you ask him) 7: Under Threat! 8: New Book: Medieval Battles 1047-1295 9: Event Listings 10: New Book: Traitors Blood 11: Operation Sealion
Competitions: All competitions are free to enter Winners will be selected at random on the 15th of each month for the relevant competition. Winners will be notified via email shortly after the draw takes place. No correspondence will be entered into. The editor’s decision is final.
The views and opinions expressed in the articles in this ezine are those of the individual authors themselves and not those of the Editor
Seals: “Their Origin and Uses” By Joe Ann Ricca In the Middle Ages as in Antiquity, the seal was the most effective means of validating authenticating documents, often wholly replacing autographs and signatures. At first, seals were used only by sovereigns, princes, feudal lords, and ecclesiastical authorities. In the second half of the 12th century and the 13th century, they were adopted by professionals, towns, colleges, corporations of artisans, tradesmen. The importance of seals in the Middle Ages can be seen by the fact sovereigns and popes entrusted their custody to high officials. Materials The term seal applies to both the matrix and the positive print; the latter generally made of wax and obtained by pressing the matrix into it (or other suitable materials). A large proportion of medieval seals‟ matrices were made of a bronze called latten. In the case of Richard III‟s Seal of Admiralty, considered a double seal, the reverse side of the seal was placed face upwards on a flat surface with the wax (softened by immersion in hot water) on top of it. The pressure was then applied by means of a roller. The matrix sometimes consisted of a metal cylinder engraved with a seal at either end, one being smaller and called the counterseal. Princes or prelates had private seals usually in the form of a ring, with the engraving being made in the stone carnelian, or in silver or gold, and were worn hanging from a small chain. There were three colors in medieval seals, natural wax, red, by the addition of pure vermillion coloring, and green, with the addition of verdigris. Medieval seals were made of one material only, sealing wax consisting of about two thirds beeswax to one third resin, but as trade with the Indies grew steadily in the 16th century a new material, called shellac, was introduced and is still used today. The different colors of the Royal Seals in Medieval times had a special significance; natural wax was used for the Great Seal for routine, business, green for grants and perpetuities, and scarlet for diplomatic purposes. Methods of Attachment There are two types, affixed and pendant. The first, applied to the document itself, was attached under pressure by heat with a single matrix, while the second type was suspended from the document by a silk or help cord, or by parchment or paper strip. Shape The most common shapes were round, vesica-shaped or oval, the shield form does occur frequently, while the octagon, rarely. The sheaths of hollowed wood or metal sometimes embossed or engraved.
Legends (Inscriptions) These are almost always related to the image and proclaim the name, the title of the personage or the name of the diocese, monastery or building; they may include verses, mottoes, or invocations. In the medieval period, the legend was placed as a band going round the device. If the seal was double sided, the same legend may appear on both sides, or one side may be a variation of the other. In the case of the seal of Philip and Mary, whose combined titles were too long for any one legend, the single sentence was carried on the other side of the seal. Devices So-called “portrait sealsâ€? began to occur with a certain frequency from the 11th century and were widespread through the 14th century. The oldest examples are almost always round and display the head or bust of the owner or else show him full length. Busts became rarer in the course of the 12th century, while full length figures seated or standing came into their own in the 11th century. Equestrian seals, i.e., personages on horseback, were almost exclusively reserved for lay personalities; sovereigns, princes, nobles and knights on horseback and in armor. Ecclesiastic matrices sometimes bear schematic representations of places of worship. Churchmen did not adopt armorial bearings on seal till at least a century after the nobility; i.e., the second half of the 13th century. The ownerâ€&#x;s shield or that of his family was often flanked by one bearing the insignia of the diocese or a religious order of some other religious institution.
Classes of Seals Royal or Semi-Royal These are distinguished by a single convention perhaps from Anglo-Norman origin, and these normally show two portraits of the sovereign, one enthroned and the other on horseback. Baronial, Great, and Privy Seals These have some persona emblem or device, the portrait of the owner is usually that of him on horseback. Ecclesiastical Seals These may be divided into dignitaries such as bishops, abbots, etc. These generally have a standing portrait. Religious institutions may use vesica or round shapes. Size varies according to importance. Civil Corporations
The most of these are towns, cities, or boroughs. The latter tend to have round seals of a fair size depicting in many cases a local feature. They fairly often employed the picture of a saint and not infrequently the Royal Coat of Arms was added. These seals were often double sided. Seals in the Times of Edward IV and Richard III The Great Seal of England The first seal of England was used by Edward the Confessor, but in terms of practicality, it is best to trace the Great Seal to the times of William I. In England, the Great Seal was always two sided, like the coinage, with a different device on either side. During the reign of Henry III, heraldry started appearing on shields. In 1340, two shields appeared showing France (Ancient) and England (quarterly). Edward IV used France (Modern) on his second seal. He interspersed the words around the edge of the seal with roses and fleur-de-lis. In addition, he made the use of diapering for the background of the front of the seal. In this fashion, he was able to introduce the roses and suns. The Great Seal of Richard III is a green double sided seal and round in shape. The one side depicts him in an equestrian style mounted, and armed while the other side depicts him enthroned. His seal can also be considered equestrian because of the one side depicting him on horseback and as stated previously, this seal would be reserved for persons of sovereigns, princes, etc. The class of seal is, of course, royal. The front piece of the seal depicting Richard enthroned can be seen at the City Gallery at York. The Privy Seal The Privy Seal, of Privatum Sigillum, was kept by clerks of the King‟s Chamber and introduced in the 12th century. It was used to seal Chancery and Exchequer business documents other than the mundane. The Great Seal of England came into being in the 14th century. Under the reign of Edward II, a secretum was introduced for the king‟s personal use. Reprinted from The Medelai Gazette, Volume One –Number One, 1994.
THE 3RD QUEENSLAND (KENNEDY) REGIMENT The re-raising of the 3rd Queensland (Kennedy) Regiment, (as it appeared during 1888) as a living history entity is brought about by the desire to commemorate, educate and entertain. The Regiment was a Militia Regiment that was home service based and so trained and conducted exercises relevant to the defence of Townsville and the surrounding areas. 'B' Company, Townsville was established on the formation of the Queensland Defence Force on 24 February 1885. Establishment Lists for the Kennedy Regiment from 30 October 1886 show The Regimental Staff of the Kennedy Regiment was based in Townsville and consisted of one Major, one Adjutant, one Quartermaster, one Sergeant-Major, one Quarter Master-Sergeant, one OrderlyRoom Sergeant and one Sergeant-Drummer. 'B' Company's structure for the same time was one Captain, two Lieutenants, one Colour-Sergeant, three sergeants, three corporals, one bugler and 50 privates. Author;Robert Finlay of the Colonial Forces Study Group (Qld) www.qldcolonialforces.org
The new group will be displaying as accurately as possible the look, feel and activities of the regiment in the year 1888. It will provide displays, educational talks, community aid and period display activities designed around the military and civilian lifestyle of the times. The Regiment will be kitted out and uniformed as per the period 1888 and will train in drill, with and without weapons and will undertake live firing, an encampment will be the focus of many displays with the members going through and displaying daily activities within the camp environment. If you are interested in becoming a member of this new group, or have an interest you wish to share please contact me on the email below or visit our web site. The 3rd Queensland (Kennedy) Regiment http://rwsr.org/BRT-%20kennedy.html brturnbull@btinternet.com The 3rd Queensland (Kennedy) Regiment is a participant in The Queensland Scottish Living History Project - http://www.queenslandscottish.com/
Competition One Michael Arnold‟s new book “Traitors Blood” has just been released (Aug 18th) and I have a copy to give away in this new competition. Michael very kindly consented to take part in an interview, which you can read over the next few pages. To be in with a chance of winning a copy of the book, read the interview and answer this simple question: Q: As a child Michael loved the idea of dashing……. What?
Send your answers along with your full postal address to the normal email address: Jason.okeefe@btopenworld.com The competition closes on October 15th
Competition Two Set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon England, The Whispering Bell is the story of a woman‟s love And of her fight for justice in a male dominated, heroic age. Wynflaed, orphaned by famine, is rescued and raised in a hall of plenty. She becomes a gifted needlewoman whose artistry is much prized, But the calm and security of her life is soon shattered…
Q: Where is the Whispering Bell set? Email me with your answer and full postal address before September 15th 2010 and you‟ll be entered into the draw.
Competition Three Nidderdale Archery have kindly offered 3 dozen 5” Barred Shield Feathers as shown on their website as a prize for this competition. Just check out their website: www.nidderdalearchery.co.uk and answer this simple question: Q: "In 1878 where was a medieval war arrow found". A quick look around their website will help you find out this answer Email me with your answer and full postal address before September 15th 2010 and you‟ll be entered into the draw.
Competition Four The year is 1453. For more than a thousand years the mighty walls of Constantinople have protected the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, the furthest outpost of Christianity. But now endless ranks of Turkish warriors cover the plains before them, their massive cannons trained on the ramparts. It is the most fearsome force the world has ever seen. No European army will help: the last crusaders were cut to pieces by the Turks on the plains of Kosovo. Constantinople is on its own. And treachery is in the air. Three people will struggle to determine the fate of an empire: the young Turkish sultan, returned from exile and desperate to prove his greatness; a stubborn princess; and a mercenary captain with a personal score to settle. But of them, it is the hardened soldier Giovanni Longo who will face the worst choice: just as he prepares to make his final stand, he finds he has something to live for after all.
To be in with a chance of winning a signed hardback copy of this book just answer this simple question: Q: Who will face the worst choice? Email me with your answer and full postal address before September 15th 2010 and you‟ll be entered into the draw.
An interview with Michael Arnold. To start with a brief history of you: I‟m 30 years old, married to Rebecca, and we have a 2 year old son named Josh. We live in Petersfield, which is a little market town in East Hampshire (just north of Portsmouth) and I‟ve pretty much lived here all my life. I did not do any formal study beyond A-Levels, so I have no academic qualifications specific to the Civil War period, only a long-held fascination with the subject.
Questions: 1. Is this your first book? Yes. I had a go at writing a novel about ten years ago. It didn‟t attract an agent, and, when I look back, I can see why! But Traitor‟s Blood is what I‟d call my first „proper‟ book.
2. How long has it taken to write the book? The actual writing took about ten months. I did, however, begin thinking about this book back in 2001, when I first visited the site of the Battle of Edgehill, and I‟ve been researching on and off since then.
3. A lot of research has been done, Was that something you enjoyed? What did the research involve? I do enjoy the research element of writing. In my case, it involves walking battlefields and wading through plenty of non-fiction books to understand politics, tactics, weaponry etc. I‟ve visited many Sealed Knot and English Civil War Society reenactments in recent years, to try and get a feel for the period, and will also be at the grand re-opening of Basing House at the end of August. Those kinds of events are always my most favourite parts of the research.
4. Who/what are your influences? In general terms, my main influences are my wife and son. My entire writing schedule revolves around them! But in terms of what influenced me to write about the Civil
War, I think it was all those holidays visiting castles and battlefields. So the credit/blame must go to my parents… my Dad particularly. The old adage is „write what you know‟ but I think when it comes to historical fiction, you invariably write what you‟d like to read. For instance, I‟ve been a fan of Bernard Cornwell since I was a kid, and his books gave me my love of reading, the ambition to be a writer myself, and a fascination with history. Though I probably couldn‟t give a specific example, I‟m aware that his work has been a huge inspiration and influence to me. I would also say that (in terms of pace and style) I‟m influenced by the likes of Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow and Julian Stockwin.
5. Why did you choose Civil War England as the back drop? I‟ve always been fascinated in the Civil War. It‟s easy to cite the social, military, religious and political complexities of the time as reason enough to write about it, but, in truth, I first fell in love with the era because, as a youngster, I thought the idea of Roundheads and Cavaliers battering each other was fantastic! In history lessons, the Civil War engaged and enthralled me far more than the usual stuff (Industrial Revolution, Treaty of Versailles, Cold War etc.) so it was quite a natural progression for me to want to visit it in fiction.
6. Did you find the politics of the period tricky to follow? Absolutely! But I think you begin to get your head round it once you‟ve been immersed in the research for a reasonable length of time. Having said that, I deliberately kept a lot of the political stuff in the background of Traitor‟s Blood, because I was well aware that I would risk bogging down the plot. While I completely accept that people often enjoy historical fiction specifically for the factual backdrop, one has to be careful to strike the right fact/fiction balance in a book such as this.
7. Stryker fights for the Royalists cause, Do you have more sympathy for this side? Now that I understand the issues of the time, I must admit that I see both sides of the argument pretty evenly, and I‟ve tried to be as even-handed as possible in the book. But as a kid I always loved the idea of dashing Cavaliers, so when I came to write Traitor‟s Blood, my hero was always going to be a Royalist!
8. How did you come up with the character of Stryker? He evolved as I wrote the first chapter. I came to the first bits of description, and thought „what colour hair should I give him?‟ so I picked black there and then. I wanted him to be a veteran of the Thirty Years War, so it seemed reasonable that he‟d have had a fairly lean build and that he‟d have some substantial war-wounds. One of those I decided would be the eye, because I thought it would be good to have something very distinctive and (unlike a simple scar) potentially disabling. As for the name, I really can‟t say how I chose it. Stryker just popped into my head!
9. Is Stryker based on anyone you know? No, he‟s purely a figment of my imagination. Many of the other characters, however, are based on various people I‟ve met over the years, and several of the names are taken directly from my friends… Andrew Burton, for instance, is my brother-in-law!
10. What are the future plans for Stryker? I plan to take him and his „team‟ through all three phases of the Civil War and into the Commonwealth period. So there‟s plenty more to come!
11. You’ve recently had the book launch, What was that like? It was fantastic! We had the launch at the legendary Goldsboro Books in Cecil Court (near Leicester Square) and the turnout was great. Quite a proud moment, I must admit.
12. What are your future plans? My future plans are to continue with Stryker. I‟m currently writing book 2 in the series, provisionally entitled Captain‟s Blood. It‟ll be out next summer, and will see Stryker become embroiled in the storming of Cirencester, the first siege of Lichfield, and the Battle of Hopton Heath.
For more information on Michael and his book check out his website www.michael-arnold.net
Dear colleagues-re-enactors! We are glad to inform you that on the basis of the project “Battle of the Nations” world Historical Medieval Battles Major League has been created. It presents historical medieval battle as brand-new elite world kind of extreme sport (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLCLljsihzk). Major League consists of the best world re-enactors who are not only engaged in making arms and armor replicas but also use them in fierce full contact historical medieval battle which is regulated by the strict rules and principles of results estimation. At this point world Historical Medieval Battles Major League consists of the best fighters-representatives of the living history movement from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Poland. In the summer months a new base is being formed. Therefore we suggest forming the National team of your country comprised of at least 8 fighters in order to present your country in general and the best club fighters of your country in particular. We as the organizers of the international project “Battle of the Nations” and the coordinators of world Historical Medieval Battles Major League will be happy to give you any help and support in preparation: to share the experience, to give advice or a consultation, to come personally if needed in order to set connections and support in organization of the National team in your country. Several countries have already set the ball rolling. Do enter the world rating of the National teams and clubs and join world Historical Medieval Battles Major League! Take part in Major League, show what the National team of your country is worth! Best regards, The project “Battle of the Nations” organizers: international project coordinator Natalia Trubnikova natsss111@gmail.com +38 050 2856733 chief project organizer Anton Trubnikov battleofthenations@gmail.com +38 096 2330504 The project site: http://battleofthenations.com.ua
Ian Mortimer Interview I have recently spoken to Ian Mortimer and he has kindly agreed to conduct an interview which will be published in a future issue of The Re-Enactor. This is your chance to ask Ian a question! Email me with your question/s and I will put them to Ian. If I am inundated with questions I may have to be selective as Ian is very busy writing a new book. If you check out his website you will be able to see the books he has written and the forthcoming titles http://www.ianmortimer.com/ Ian will also be speaking next year at The Mortimer History Society conference in May 2011 at Ludlow, Shropshire, UK, the date of which has still to be confirmed-let me know if you are interested in purchasing a ticket for the event and I will be able to reserve seats for you. Alison Weir is also going to be speaking at this event. www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk Email me at: jason.okeefe@btopenworld.com Closing date for questions will be September 15th 2010
Under Threat I have discovered a hidden wonder in Kent called Croft Manor in 7 acres of gorgeousness. Its down for development and has the rarest Newts thriving there in 2 locations, which is the only thing stopping them from destroying it and building new housing. We have the backing of Ken Livingstone and Professor David Bellamy, and we are looking for support from reenactors. It‟s 16th Century and so covers all those eras up until now, and we intend to let reenactments, fetes and craft fairs use the grounds! It‟s built on Norman foundations, probably has Roman under that and has secret smugglers and priest tunnels running under the grounds from the cellar, with rooms coming off them! It's all very secret! I intend to use my qualifications as a Counsellor and Psycotherapist along with a team and various beauty and spa teams to create an oasis of calm. Funds raised would go to our foundation, The St Omer Foundation, to help people like us who are unable to have children of our own, due to Cancer and other treatments and conditions to afford Surrogacy. It can cost between £8,000-£12,000 per child as there is no help on the NHS. I have attached photos and hope you will be able to publish a.s.a.p as the developers are trying to get at the Newts by attacking our friend, the grounds keeper, using thugs to drive him out. If they succeed, the Newts die and so does the massive opportunity this offers so many people!
For more information please contact: Deanna vine deesliquidhoney@yahoo.co.nz A website is in production
Medieval Battles, 1047 to 1295, Volume 1 This is an introduction to a series of books looking in detail at the original accounts of medieval battles within the Anglo-Norman realm between 1047 and 1295. The books are primarily based upon first hand translations of Exchequer documents and chronicle accounts. For the first time all the major sources are brought together for the reader to experience what was known of battle in this period. This first volume includes a detailed look at what it was actually like to be a knight or common soldier with first-hand accounts of the life of medieval soldiering. The training, armaments and ethos of medieval soldiers are examined in individual chapters before taking a more detailed look at the planning and events for eleven campaigns along the Plantagenet frontier. Contents Introduction The Sources An Overview of a Medieval Army The Mentality of Soldiering in the Middle Ages The Accoutrements of Armour Changing Fashion Royal and Baronial Seals Cavalry, Knights and Serjeants Knightly Effigies Crossbowmen Archers and Foot Siege Engines and Engineers Mercenaries Trade Tactics and Pay Raising Troops Numbers Naval Transport and Fleets Casualties and Battle Cairns Supply and Logistics Transport, Movement, Speed and Distance Income Wounds Campaigns The March towards Corwen, April to September 1165 The Welsh in the French Wars of Richard the Lionheart The Ceri Campaign of 1228 The Painscastle Campaign of 1231 The Wars of Prince Dafydd The Degannwy Campaign, 26 August to 26 October 1245 The Welsh Campaign of 1257 Cefnllys, December 1262 The Welsh Campaign of 1276 to 1277 The Welsh War of 1282 to 1283 The Regent's Campaign of 1287 Appendixes
A List of Early Effigies containing Heraldry The Cost of Troops from the Twelfth to the Fourteenth Centuries Index of Names General Index Introduction This series of books is intended to give the reader a good grounding in the battles that took place within the Anglo-Norman realm during the Middle Ages. For such an understanding it is first necessary to place yourself in the age when these events occurred. It is of little value to look at ancient battles with the eyes of a modern specialist. Our medieval counterparts had no electronic communications and to them the only weapon of mass destruction was famine and resultant plague - and all sides were happy to use this when it was deemed necessary. It is therefore necessary to attempt to understand how medieval man saw his world. Life held different values in the Middle Ages and death, especially early death, was seen as a part of life, rather than an aberration as it is today. At the head of local society was the feudal knight, holding his land by service to his lord. His lord in turn might hold of another lord and eventually you would reach the tenant-in-chief who held his land directly from the king. The king held all the land. These knights and lords made up the heavy cavalry shock troops that formed the core of medieval armies in this period. At the other end of the feudal scale was the yeoman who held his land from the lord or knight. He might also employ farm labourers or serfs who were legally tied to a piece of land. These men provided the infantry, otherwise known as archers, spearmen, knifemen or simply, the foot. This is a simplistic view of medieval armies and as we shall see there was much overlapping in what was an uncertain and constantly changing world, even if today we tend to think of the Middle Ages as a time of stagnation and fixed ideas. Of particular importance to the study of medieval battles is the size and components of an army. Contemporary chroniclers are often said to have „exaggerated their figures'. Is this true? There is a human tendency, and historians are certainly not immune to this, that allows us to cherry-pick figures and somewhat ignore the caliber and credibility of the sources. A small figure is often accepted, but a large one rejected. In reality the scribes who wrote these figures might have had no clear idea at all of what was a „rational figure'. In some modern works the Crusaders of the eleventh and twelfth centuries are allowed armies up to 100,000 men strong, yet when various sources state that a combination of Sultans put 330,000 men in the field it is an exaggeration. The best answer would appear to be based on an assessment of what is possible and to this end much of the early section of this work will deal with the numbers armies consisted of and the consequent problems of supply. This book is designed to set the stage for later books which will concentrate on the battles of Wales, England, Normandy, Scotland and Ireland. Available now for £29.95. Consists of 398 A4 pages and 147 illustrations and maps. http://www.castles99.ukprint.com/books.html
Editor’s Note: I will have a copy of this book to give away in a future competition!
Event Listings September 2010 3rd – 5th VI Rol en Vivo, Reinos Olvidados, Hereos del Destino, Monzon (Huesca) http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131279140216486 3rd – 5th Special effects seminar, Oneail FX Studios, Amesbury, MA, USA http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133254906689529 4th & 5th Operation Sealion, Ford Airfield, West Sussex, UK For more information: operationsealion@fsmail.net 4th & 5th Campaign of La Boissiere-Ecole 1815 The village of La Boissiere-Ecole situated 17km west of Rambouillet near Paris 4th & 5th Medieval Festival, Leven Prom http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=211600728161 4th & 5th Avalon II, Sant Llorenc de la Muga http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111501935565477 4th – 6th Medievales Internaionales De St Colomban Edition 2010, St Colomban, Quebec, Canada http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122447047795701 5th The Knights of Royal England at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, UK www.knightsroyal.co.uk 10th – 12th V Torneo Internazionale di Castell Arquato di Scherma Medievale Pesante http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120977151273883 11th & 12th Early Medieval Alliance (EMA) event at Caldicot Castle, Wales, UK 11th & 12th Rivivi il Medioevo, Parco del LungoArda, Castell'Arquato, Italy http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134003623277398 11th & 12th MSS at Battle of Edgecote & Tournament Spectacular, Chipping Warden, Banbury, UK For information: http://www.medieval-seige-society.co.uk 11th & 12th Caldicot 2010, Caldicot Castle, Wales, UK http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=344037991340 18th & 19th The Battle of Mortimer‟s Cross (C1461) Main A49 1 Mile North of Leominster, Herefordshire, UK For information: http://www.mortimerscross.co.uk 18th & 19th Colin Richards wrestling, dagger & shieldwork seminars, Oneail FX Studios, USA http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138670992826410 18th & 19th The Knights of Royal England at Leeds Castle, Kent, UK www.knightsroyal.co.uk 18th – 20th The Battle of Farmington, Mississippi, USA http://battleoffarmington.com/Battle_Farmington_Registration.pdf 25th Legnano 1176, Liberia Feltrinelli Milano, Italy http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128683167154355
25th & 26th The 17th International Napoleonic Fair 2010 www.internationalnapoleonicfair.co.uk
October 2nd & 3rd Fete Medievale des Vendages, Pierrevert (04860) France http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106808456027168 16th & 17th The Norfolk Living History Fayre, Mannington Hall, Norfolk, UK http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=343838790024 17th MSS Autumn Clout Shoot, Bodium Castle, Sussex, UK For information: http://www.medieval-seige-society.co.uk 22nd – 24th Tournament of The Pheonix 2010, PVRA, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway CA 92065 USA http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129008113807424 29th-31st The Living History Fair, Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, UK http://www.livinghistoryfairs.com/ 30th & 31st Medieval Fair & Market, Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire, UK Contact: david.smith34@ntlworld.com
November 27th & 28th Ludlow Castle Medieval Christmas fair, Ludlow, Shropshire, UK Craft fair, medieval traders, combat, have a go archery http://www.ludlowcastle.com/
December 12th MSS Christmas Clout Shoot at Bodium Castle, Sussex, UK For information: http://www.medieval-seige-society.co.uk
2011 June 11th & 12th, Chester Roman Festival Contact: info@romantours.co.uk July 12th – 17th Viking Market in Gudvangen http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45100027297
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Operation Sealion September 4th & 5th 2010 Ford Airfield, West Sussex, UK Ford Rifle Club is organizing the event with all proceeds going to The British Legion Operation Sealion was the plan for Germany‟s invasion of Britain There will be military vehicles, re-enactors and airsoft combat over the 2 days There is a planned flyby of a Heinkel, a Messchersmitt and possibly a Spitfire! The event site will run from “Climping” beach all the way up to the airfield with plenty of space for camping. Toilets on site Beer Tent Traders This is the first event but it is planned to make it a yearly event. For more information please contact:
operationsealion@fsmail.net