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Raven banner, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of a raven banner at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. A raven banner is mentioned in a (late) version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle reporting on a battle in 878 between an invading Viking group and the men of Devon. The latter defeated…
Shield, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of a shield and axe in the blacksmith’s workshop at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The shield is reminiscent of one found in the river Thames at Battersea, London. The shield is from pre-Roman Britain and is one of the best…
Smoke breathing dragon, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A close-up digital photograph of the dragon in the parade at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. Dragons are a popular element of the medieval period, occurring in Old English (Anglo-Saxon) literature, most famously in Beowulf, on the prows of some…
Straw Dragon Alight at Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of the winged straw dragon in the combat arena of the Balingup Medieval Carnivale (2012). The dragon was set on fire in the Burning the Dragon ceremony which marked the end of the Carnivale’s first day.
Straw dragon, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of the winged straw dragon in the combat arena of the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The dragon was set on fire in the Burning the Dragon ceremony which marked the end of the carnivale’s first day.
Straw dragon, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, 2012
A photograph of the winged straw dragon in the combat arena of the Balingup Medieval Carnivale (2012). The dragon was set on fire in the Burning the Dragon ceremony which marked the end of the Carnivale’s first day.
Suit of armour, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of a suit of armour at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The suit is made of plate armour, dating it to post 1300. The suit includes a helmet with visor, breastplate, gorget, cuisse, and poleyn.
Sword-fight, Balingup Medieval Carnivale parade
A close-up digital photograph of a section of the parade at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. This image features an impromptu sword-fight. Unfortunately for the combatant on horseback, he has no clear height advantage over his opponent on foot. The…