Raven banner, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Balingup, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, banner, carnival, Knut, Norse, recreation, raven, raven banner, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, Viking, WA, Western Australia
<p>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 the invaders and are said to have captured their raven banner. The Saga of the Earls of Orkney reports that a raven banner was made for Sigurd the Stout/Great, and Knut is thought to have had one at the Battle of Ashingdon in 1016. The raven is possibly associated with the Norse god Odin, but it is equally likely that a carrion bird is thought to have been an appropriate battle symbol. The raven on the banner in the photograph is based on the raven featured on the coins of Anlaf Guthfrithsson, the Viking king who ruled from York from 939-41.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma;">For the original coin see <a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/cm/s/silver_penny_of_anlaf_guthfrit.aspx" target="_blank"> http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/cm/s/silver_penny_of_anlaf_guthfrit.aspx</a></span></p>
McLeod, Shane
27 August 2011
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Straw dragon, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Balingup, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, carnival, ceremony, dragon, recreation, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, WA, Western Australia
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.
McLeod, Shane
27 August 2011
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Suit of armour, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Armour, Balingup, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, carnival, helmet, visor, breastplate, gorget, cuisse, poleyn, recreation, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, WA, Western Australia, festival, festivity, festivities, tourism, knight, knights
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.
McLeod, Shane
27 August 2011
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Camouflage, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Balingup, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, banner, camouflage, carnival, recreation, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, WA, Western Australia
A photograph of a camouflaged piece of modern equipment at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The painted canvas of medieval-styled stone/brickwork and door cleverly hides a bulky item on a trailer. The theme was continued against the weatherboard wall, as well as a van selling doughnuts (not pictured).
McLeod, Shane
27 August 2011
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Midden Pits, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Balingup, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, carnival, parade, parades, processions, procession, illustration, midden, midden pits, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, toilet, WA, Western Australia
A digital photograph of the transportable toilet area at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The area is referred to as ‘Midden Pits’, a term commonly used by archaeologists to describe pits containing household and human waste. The illustration of the medieval man on the sign leaves no doubt as to what is taking place!
McLeod, Shane
27 August 2011
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Balingup Medieval Carnivale Parade
Balingup, armour, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, banners, carnival, knights, parade, recreation, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, WA, Western Australia, banner, parades, procession, processions, knight, knights
A close-up digital photograph of a section of the parade at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. This image features a group in well-polished armour. The parade went through the town of Balingup before ending up at the carnivale site. It took place on both days of the carnivale in the early afternoon.
McLeod, Shane
27 August 2011
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Giant chicken, Balingup Medieval Carnivale Parade
Balingup, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, carnival, carnivals, leisure, festivities, chicken, haircut, parade, parades, procession, processions, re-creation, recreation, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, tonsure, WA, Western Australia
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 town of Balingup before ending up at the carnivale site. It took place on both days of the carnivale in the early afternoon.
McLeod, Shane
27 August 2011
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Infant cloak, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Balingup, Balingup Medieval Carnivale, carnival, festivities, carnivals, costume, cloak, fayre, costumes, cloaks, infant, Aurore McLeod, recreation, leisure, re-creation, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, South-West WA, WA, Western Australia
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.
McLeod, Aurore
27 August 2011
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