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Portrait of Gloria Rose Armstrong, Kryal Castle

An image of a portrait of Gloria Rose Armstrong who designed and executed the hand embroidered 'Kyral Tapestry', which is displayed at Kryal Castle, a tourist attraction located 8km from Ballarat in Victoria. The tapestry depicts Kryal Castle and…

The Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology, Brisbane

The Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology, located in Brisbane, Queensland, aims to provide an understanding of the human past through dynamic interpretation and historical re-enactment. They provide displays and offer a diversity of events and…

Hourglass Gauntlets

An image of reproduction hourglass gauntlets, sold by the Medieval Shoppe in Parkes, NSW. The Medieval Shoppe produces and sells replicas of swords, shields, armour, and other historical weapons. Their website provides some information about…

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Gothic Window, Kryal Castle, Ballarat

An image of a gothic-style window at Kryal Castle, a tourist attraction located 8km from Ballarat in Victoria. It was built in 1972 and opened in 1974 by Keith Ryall.

Described as â€˜Australiaâ€™s unique medieval castleâ€™, Kryal…

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The Australasian Living History Federation (ALHF)

"The Australasian Living History Federation (ALHF) was established in 2002 to source and manage appropriate and affordable Public Liability insurance for Historical Reenactment societies and Living History groups across Australia.

As of September…

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Torture Display at Kryal Castle

An image taken at the Kryal Castle model Medieval Torture display. This mannequin is being tortured using a rat in a cage, an effective form of capital punishment used in the Middle Ages.

About Kryal Castle:

Located 8km from Ballarat in…

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