On the hottest day of the year so far I went to Tewkesbury Medieval Festival. (that's not me, by the way.)
I've never been to the festival before for one reason or another. As you come into the festival you can walk through the encampment where the battle re-enactors are preparing for the main event. This is a re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471.
Here are a few photos...
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| Archers Practicing |
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| Encampment |
This is Europe's biggest event of this kind and I get the impression that a lot of the people involved may travel throughout the summer. I imagine the encampment gets lively once the battle is over and the punters have gone.
On the way through to the main festival site there are many stalls with wonderful handcrafted items...
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| Kegs |
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| Hawks keeping cool |
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| Tall Knight |
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| Band |
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| Preparing for battle |
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| Must be hot in those costumes! |
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| The first archery rounds |
It got too hot for me..and I had to go and get some refreshments. I can't imagine how hot they got on the battlefield in those costumes. I have to admire their efforts and commitment.
This is a friendly, inviting and uncynical free event and I'll definitely go again.
On the hottest day of the year so far I went to Tewkesbury Medieval Festival. (that's not me, by the way.)
They must have been sweltering.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that it was 'uncynical', very rare these days.
Was the 'Sealed Knot' society involved in this ?
Hi Jim. Yeah it was a great atmosphere. Everyone involved so enthusiastic despite the heat. Not sure about the 'Sealed Knot' but wouldn't be surprised. There was a tent with lots of historical societies' stalls. You'll have to come one year. x
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