The time was August 1480; John & Margaret Nesfield had invited their friends & fellows also in the service of The Duke of Gloucester to celebrate Lammas with them. There was Music, Dancing, Games & Competitions together with displays of Horsemanship, Martial Prowess & Feasting.
The weather was kind to us, and we enjoyed camping in the splendid setting of Beeston Castle. Our friends the Gloucester Household provided a splendid living history encampment, with a variety of activities and weapons displays throughout the day. A feast of spit roasted duck with strawberry sauce, fine cheeses, and a whole raft of medieval dishes was prepared (and quickly devoured).
The Nesfield fighting men gave a fine display of swordsmanship showing how to win a swordfight (by fair means or foul).The highlight of the show was the slaying of a fiery dragon by St. George himself, and the rescue of a damsel in distress.
Music and dancing was provided throughout by Medieval Musicians Richard and Elizabeth York, on a vast array of medieval instruments.
With thanks to John Rowbotham for the photographs in this post.
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