Dressed for Battle at the SCA College Challenge Tournament, 2010
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Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) dressed in armour in preperation for the SCA 'College Challenge' tournament. In Perth, Western Australia, there are only two chapters of the SCA which are based in colleges (St. Basil (UWA) or St. Lazarus (Murdoch University). Therefore, this challenge was fought solely between St. Basil and St. Lazarus at the UWA campus on the 19th December 2010. <br /><br />About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): <br /><br /><strong>The Society for Creative Anachronism </strong>is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe. <br /><br /><strong>The Kingdom of Lochac</strong> is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. <br /><br />Information regarding the <strong>College of St. Basil the Great</strong> (UWA) can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a>
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2012
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Preparing for Battle at the SCA College Challenge Tournament, 2010
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Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) clad in armour in preperation for the SCA 'College Challenge' tournament. In Perth, Western Australia, there are only two chapters of the SCA which are based in colleges (St. Basil (UWA) or St. Lazarus (Murdoch University). Therefore, this challenge was fought solely between St. Basil and St. Lazarus at the UWA campus on the 19th December 2010. <br /><br />About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): <br /><br /><strong>The Society for Creative Anachronism </strong>is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe. <br /><br /><strong>The Kingdom of Lochac</strong> is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. <br /><br />Information regarding the <strong>College of St. Basil the Great</strong> (UWA) can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a>
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2010
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The Esford Armoury ‘Knights Templar’ Range
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This website advertises a range of Knights Templar garb and weaponry that has been designed with the guidance of ‘The Knights Templar’, a Brisbane-based re-enactment society. The Knights Templar formed what was arguably the most powerful and well-known of the Christian military orders in the medieval period. The order was endorsed by the Catholic Church in the early twelfth century and was particularly active during the Crusades. The clothing adopted by the Templar Knights was distinctive, consisting of a white surcoat with a red cross. Most of this ‘war gear’ is visually self-explanatory, thanks to films such as The Kingdom of Heaven (2003), which depicts crusading knights playing politics and fighting Saladin in the Holy Land. The Esford online catalogue promotes their version of the Templar sword, dagger, helmet, gambeson, surcoat, and hooded cloak. The purpose of the surcoat was initially to protect the wearer from the sun, although the practice was quickly adopted elsewhere, even in the northern lands where the climate did not warrant such precautions (See Mark Cruse, ‘Material Culture’ in Albrecht Classen, ed. Handbook of Medieval Studies: Terms, Methods, Trends, Vol. 1., Berlin, De Gruyter, 2010, p.841). Curiously, there are two essential items missing from the Templar’s equipment: a mail coat and a red cross emblazoned triangular shield.
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Preparatory Skirmish at 2010 SCA College Challenge
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<p>Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism preparing to fight in a battle for the 2010 College Challenge between the factions of St Lazarus and St Basil. The tournament was held at the University of Western Australia.</p>
<p>About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): <br /> <br /> <strong>The Society for Creative Anachronism</strong> is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Kingdom of Lochac</strong> is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. <br /> <br /> Information regarding <strong>the College of St. Basil the Great </strong>can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a></p>
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19 December 2010
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Knights Fighting at the SCA College Challenge, 2010
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<p>This image depicts two members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) fighting at the SCA 'College Challenge.' A handmade banner depicting two black swans, the state emblem for Western Australia, is billowing nearby. The College Challenge was fought between members from both St. Basil (UWA) and St. Lazarus (Murdoch). In Perth, Western Australia, these are only two chapters of the SCA which are based in colleges.</p>
<p>About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): <br /> <br /> <strong>The Society for Creative Anachronism</strong> is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Kingdom of Lochac</strong> is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. <br /> <br /> Information regarding <strong>the College of St. Basil the Great </strong>can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a></p>
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19 December 2010
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Getting Ready for Battle - 2010 SCA College Challenge
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<p>Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism preparing to fight in a battle for the 2010 College Challenge between the factions of St Lazarus and St Basil. The tournament was held at the University of Western Australia.</p>
<p>About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): <br /> <br /> <strong>The Society for Creative Anachronism</strong> is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Kingdom of Lochac</strong> is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. <br /> <br /> Information regarding <strong>the College of St. Basil the Great </strong>can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a></p>
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19 December 2010
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Armour-clad Members of the SCA at the 2010 College Challenge Between St. Basil and St. Lazarus
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<p>Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism dressed in armour in preparation for a battle at the College Challenge, 2010, between St. Basil's (UWA) and St. Lazarus (Murdoch). In Perth, Western Australia, these are the only two chapters of the SCA which are based in colleges.</p>
<p>About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): <br /> <br /> <strong>The Society for Creative Anachronism </strong>is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe. <br /> <br /> <strong>The Kingdom of Lochac</strong> is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. <br /> <br /> Information regarding the <strong>College of St. Basil the Great</strong> (UWA) can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a></p>
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19 December 2010
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Battle Between SCA Members at the 2010 College Challenge
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<p>Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) fighting in a tournament known as 'the College Challenge.' The battle depicted in these images was fought between members from both St. Basil (UWA) and St. Lazarus (Murdoch). In Perth, Western Australia, these are only two chapters of the SCA which are based in colleges.</p>
<p>About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): <br /> <br /> <strong>The Society for Creative Anachronism</strong> is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Kingdom of Lochac</strong> is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. <br /> <br /> Information regarding <strong>the College of St. Basil the Great </strong>can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a></p>
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McEwan, Joanne
19 December 2010
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