Battle of Hastings

[Wayland]

Last weekend was spent at the re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings.

So just a few pictures from around the camp for you as today is the anniversary.

 

[Macaroon]

An absolutely staggering range of skills on display in these photographs; excellent post, thank you!

 

[crosslandkelly]

Wow, looks like a great weekend. Some amazing crafts and goods there.

 

[dewi]

Those carved chests are just WOW... would love the opportunity to see those in real life.

Are you doing any reenactment fairs in the North of England any time soon?

I missed the Tatton Park one this year with one thing or another

 

[Dreadhead]

truly awesome photos Wayland, and some truly amazing work showcased!

 

[Ferret75]

Those are awesome atmospheric photos and of some truly amazing craft work. Thanks.

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[sandbender]

Great pictures, thanks for posting, are those scotch eggs on the food table?

 

[John Fenna]

Amazing stuff - love it all (except the Scotch eggs!)

 

[RonW]

Wonderful.

 

[Mesquite]

Fantastic pictures Gary, thanks for sharing them with us

 

[British Red]

Superbly atmospheric photos

 

[boatman]

Nice pics and craftmanship, the mist does remind me of Hastings 2000 when wandering round the battle site in kit after dawn and a troop of armoured horsemen came trotting through the mist. Then there was wandering down to the beer tent at night, cloaked as we all were. Hard frost and patches of mist again, one didn't look too closely into the hoods of the others appearing out of the gloom. They were probably reenactors.

 

[Wayland]

Great pictures, thanks for posting, are those scotch eggs on the food table?

Yep. they do appear to be. It wasn't my table so I can only judge by appearances.

 

[GGTBod]

That looks like an amazing set up

 

[Goatboy]

Amazing stuff - love it all (except the Scotch eggs!)

You tried haggis instead of sausagemeat around the eggs for propper Scotch Eggs? Yumm.

Wayland, brilliant post and pictures. Really sad I couldn't get down for that. Think the memories would last a lifetime.
Cheers for posting up.

Sent via smoke-signal from a woodland in Scotland.

 

[Wayland]

Next year will be the 950th anniversary so it's likely to be a big one with a lot of groups from the continent as well.

 

[Ferret75]

There is so much trash on the TV nowadays, especially so called 'reality shows', but things like this are packed full of important history, crafts and earnest dedicated people and it probably only gets a 5 minute slot on the local news, such a shame. At least we know if will get good coverage on here.

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[Wild Tuscany Bushcraft]

Amazing post! This a walk through history...This is The Reenacting event!!! I was in the Monteaperti battle, and in many others medieval festival in the past with my company, here in Italy, but I've heard epic things about this event! Thank you for sharing Wayland !! Thank you for your great site, is always an inspiration for me! Ciao!


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[Wayland]

Thank you. I had no idea it was known so far afield.

I hope to get there next year and I might drop out of costume for a while while the public are in so that I can take some pictures while things are up and running.

 

[RonW]

Gary, could you please keep us posted on the when & where?