Sir Alwyne the Sinistral (foreground) meets James the Tamer in a demonstration of medieval broadsword and shield fighting at the Yaldhurst Transport Museum yesterday. The swordsmen, Alan Hood (Sir Alwyne) and Phillip Duncan, both of Christchurch, are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, which re-created medieval tournaments, jousting, music, craftware, archery, and calligraphy in a Medieval Day at the museum. The recreation was part of the museum’s twentieth anniversary celebrations, which will continue until January 15.
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77Sir Alwyne the Sinistral (foreground) meets James the Tamer in a demonstration of medieval broadsword and shield fighting at the Yaldhurst Transport Museum yesterday. The swordsmen, Alan Hood (Sir Alwyne) and Phillip Duncan, both of Christchurch, are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, which re-created medieval tournaments, jousting, music, craftware, archery, and calligraphy in a Medieval Day at the museum. The recreation was part of the museum’s twentieth anniversary celebrations, which will continue until January 15. Press, 28 December 1988, Page 2
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