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Infant cloak, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A digital photograph of an infant wearing a corduroy hooded cloak at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The cloak was designed and made by Aurore McLeod, based on an imagined medieval outfit for a wealthy child.
Helmets and swords, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of two helmets and two swords in the blacksmith’s workshop at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The helmets are based on designs known from excavations of migration age sites. In particular, the helmet in the foreground is similar…
Green Man, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A close up photograph of the chalkboard at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The chalkboard advertised the programme for the day. The illustration features a green monster, with the foliage suggesting that it may be a green man. Medieval…
Giant chicken, Balingup Medieval Carnivale Parade
A close-up digital photograph of a section of the parade at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. This image features a man, perhaps a cleric, leading a giant chicken. The tonsure haircut is a particularly impressive detail. The parade went through the…
Fighting Demonstration at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale, 2012
A photograph of a medieval-style combat demonstration at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale, 2012.
Falconry Display at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale
An image of the falconry display at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale.
Eight Hour Procession 1901, Sydney
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The writer credits the craft guilds of medieval England for the eight-hour system, including the Saturday half-holiday. The latter was supposed to be devoted to archery practice, which eventually ensured English mastery of the bow and arrow and their…