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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