Amersham 2026 2

 Greetings

The show at Amersham was a relatively quiet one this year.

We didn't have as many of us there and, unfortunarely, this led to the tent being set up a bit too far forward, so we had to set up a slightly restucted arena at the side.

We did Arming The Knight and then tried a Kids' Battle.

This was a very restained affair compared to all other kids battles I have seen. The kid were very tentative and it was practically impossible to get a sound out of them. I have never seen the like...

We then got armed up and did a small tournay, which went very well considering there were only six of us.

Here are some more pictures (courtesy, again, of Member of the Public Connor, who gave permission for me to use them)

The take down wnen smoothly and I had a reasonable journey home.

Until next time

Adieu

Oriental 25

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Here is another version of the new outfit...

Until next time

Adieu

Amersham 2026 1

 Greetings

I recently took part in a one day event at Amersham.

I have done this event many times before. It is a relatively low key affair, but is usually fun.

Here are some pictures( thanks to Connor , a nice member of the public, who sent these and gave permission for them to be used)

Here the bishop shows off a hauberk( mail shirt).

Before starting to arm for fighting

His grace awaits his fellow knights. ..

I will post more pictures later.

Until next time

Adieu

Oriental 24

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Here's another version of the new outfit...

Until next time

Adieu

New Regency 6

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I have been working on the collar.

This is interlined to stiffen it and will be lined in the chequerboard grosgrain silk.

I have sewn the two parts of the stand and the two parts of the fall together ( in the wool), faced them in buckram and then sewn the stand to the fall.

I then sewed the stand and fall lining together in the silk.

I will reduce the seam allowance on the wool  and trim back the buckram in the seam and then sew lining to the wool. 

When the collar is on the coat the silk will be on the outside to match the lapels.

Until next time

Adieu

Oriental 23

 Greetings

Here's a new variation on the latest outfit.

Until next time

Adieu

New Regency 5

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I have started working on the lining of the coat.

I am using some of the chequer-board grosgrain silk for the lapels, but aso wanted it show if I wore the coat open, so I have faced the relevant  lining pieces.

I then proceeded to sew the lining pieces together.

Until next time

Adieu