Over the weekend I visited Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire to see a dark ages re-enactment event - Norman fury, featuring, well, Normans (with a few Saxons as fodder). It was a nice day out, I took a few snaps which fellow toy soldier nerds might find useful or inspirational.
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The very impressive Keep |
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Normans approach! |
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And assemble for battle |
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Archers - Loose!
Apparently they would only shout Fire! if the arrows
were flaming - makes sense though not sure how they know this? |
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Saxon response to the hail of arrows |
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Saxons ready for combat |
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Normans obligingly charge in |
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Norman commander watches from afar |
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Commander's shield |
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Norman mounted knights |
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One for the true nerds this shot, some garment colours |
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Salmon is the new black |
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Fatigue marker |
A very enjoyable afternoon in an impressive setting. I got to swing a poleaxe, a few ideas for colours and shield designs, and a ricotta and fig flavoured ice cream into the bargain.
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