Falconry in the Medieval period

[foretoken]

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[sollersuk]

They didn't prevent them from depositing waste, and it wasn't something that bothered people much. In later centuries gates were put up in English churches mostly to keep dogs from peeing on the actual altar; and there were complaints about people flying their birds during Mass to catch sparrows that had wandered into church. This was in the early 15th century; earlier centuries had had the same behaviour but it didn't worry anybody.

[majolika]

[sollersuk]

I think John Skelton comments on it.

[foretoken]

Man, that sounds unhygienic. D:

Though it has the potential to be hilarious if it happened the wrong moment. Like when she's trying to use her hawk to look impressive...

[sollersuk]

The past was incredibly unhygienic. Part of the reason why "closed drawers" took such a long time to become popular was that they made it impossible for women to answer calls of nature in the street while retaining their modesty.

[corvideye]

It's also WAY more practical in layered skirts (especially hoop skirts). Having to hoist heavy skirts and _then_ pull down underwear is a pain.

[felis_ultharus]

and there were complaints about people flying their birds during Mass to catch sparrows that had wandered into church.

Not the OP, but I just wanted to say that's the most gorgeous image I've encountered in awhile.