I love history
I can't believe I didn't post about this!
Earlier this month, I happened to chance upon a huge festival of history in Peterborough - right in the grounds of the Cathedral. Me and my father were off to hear a talk by Terry Jones (of Python fame) about Medieval lives (I love the Medieval era, best). The talk was very dry, but on the way back I noticed this huge camp! The next day I went back...
They carried the Bishop to the cathedral. The real bishop. Well, it made me laugh, anyway.
A working forge.
There were fighting re-enactments. You wouldn't believe the layers of armour and linen they wore - it took ages, and I bet they were hot.
The falconer was an awesome guy.
She was a very nice Tudor lady, and let me try on loads of armour.
Most people had very impressive beards.
There are always Romans. I'm not a big fan, to be honest, but they were pretty cool.
Most of the women had very boring costumes. No Joan-of-Arcs anywhere.
Off for some pillaging of the local McDonalds.
These guys were amazing - he could play all the instruments and was super-cool.
I think he was an Anglo-Saxon. I got a bit confused by the end of the day.
You can see all my photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccaholder/
Earlier this month, I happened to chance upon a huge festival of history in Peterborough - right in the grounds of the Cathedral. Me and my father were off to hear a talk by Terry Jones (of Python fame) about Medieval lives (I love the Medieval era, best). The talk was very dry, but on the way back I noticed this huge camp! The next day I went back...
They carried the Bishop to the cathedral. The real bishop. Well, it made me laugh, anyway.
A working forge.
There were fighting re-enactments. You wouldn't believe the layers of armour and linen they wore - it took ages, and I bet they were hot.
The falconer was an awesome guy.
She was a very nice Tudor lady, and let me try on loads of armour.
Most people had very impressive beards.
There are always Romans. I'm not a big fan, to be honest, but they were pretty cool.
Most of the women had very boring costumes. No Joan-of-Arcs anywhere.
Off for some pillaging of the local McDonalds.
These guys were amazing - he could play all the instruments and was super-cool.
I think he was an Anglo-Saxon. I got a bit confused by the end of the day.
You can see all my photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccaholder/