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Andrew Balmforth - Jousting, Royal Armouries Museum at Leeds
Leeds Daily Photo - Leeds in Yorkshire Photography | November 3rd 2009 by Paul
This photograph shows Knight Andrew Balmforth waving to the crowd during the Queen's Golden Jubilee International Joust held at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds a few weeks back.I have featured Andrew on my blog before mostly because he is the only read more
Cosmic Birthday
XUP | October 15th 2009 by XUP
Today is Zoom’s birthday. She’s had a pretty challenging year, so I thought I’d dedicate today’s blog post to her. One of the most significant historical events to take place on October 15th occurred in 1520. This was when King Henry VIII ord read more
Rolling chairs? Check. Sticks? Check. Jousting! —Miles
Six Word Stories | October 12th 2009 by Pete Berg
Medieval Times: DINNER AND TOURNAMENT! RARGH!
Making Chicago Home | October 6th 2009 by Devin Kidner
If I was not a complete nerd before, I am now. This is because I actually really, really enjoyed my time at Medieval Times, a dinner and theatre show that features bad (in a “so bad it’s good” kinda way) acting, amazing horses and t read more
Vintage Music Box/ Trinket Holder, Jousting Helmet
Blogcrack | October 1st 2009 by jd
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Treasure Box Wednesday: Pittsburgh Renaissance Faire Fun
The Thrift Shop Romantic | September 16th 2009 by Jenn Thorson
This Treasure Box Wednesday, as an action-packed weekend of houseguests took center stage instead of Ye Olde Thrifting, I thought I'd share with you a few pics of the Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Faire.Here we have the pre-joust parade......Gosh, I read more
Wedding bells…
Much of a muchness | September 2nd 2009 by Diane Aldred
I had a lovely weekend. I was invited to accompany a friend to his niece’s wedding and as I do like a good wedding, I dusted off my posh frock and my dancing shoes and accepted. I had promised to make the bride and groom a guest book for the th read more
Faire pictures!
Not That Jaded Designs | August 31st 2009 by Blair
Just a few photos I took on Sunday at the opening weekend of the Maryland Renaissance Festival. If you're in the Maryland area, you should totally make a point of going! :)This is my very favorite photo from the weekend. read more
Jousting at the Royal Armouries Museum Leeds
Leeds Daily Photo - Leeds in Yorkshire Photography | July 7th 2009 by Paul
This photograph shows Andrew Balmforth riding his charger Copper in the medievil sport of jousting in the tiltyard at the Royal Armouries museum here in Leeds, Yorkshire.Jousting is a martial sport played by 2 armoured knights on horses and in this p read more
Andrew Balmforth - Civil Servant and Knight
Leeds Daily Photo - Leeds in Yorkshire Photography | July 6th 2009 by Paul
This picture shows Andrew Balmforth dressed as a mediaeval knight from the middle ages riding Copper a beautiful chestnut charger.The Royal armouries museum here in Leeds, Yorkshire has a purpose built tiltyard (or tilt yard or tilt-yard) being an en read more
1574: Gabriel de Lorges, accidental regicide
Executed Today | June 26th 2009 by Executed Today
On this date in 1574, Gabriel de Lorges was beheaded in Paris for treason. Known by the time of his death as the Comte de Montgomery (English Wikipedia entry | French) — though the title was punitively stripped from the man and his heirs, read more
Castillo San Miguel – Evening Banquet
Expediatenerifeproperty’s Blog | June 13th 2009
See details of all Tenerife Excursions including prices and schedules. The night takes place in an authentic castle in San Miguel where you cross the drawbridge and are greeted by the Count and Countess before you take your seat in the indoor arena. read more
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