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  • Collection: Medievalism on the Streets

This is one of several ‘battle’ images from the NEMAS Easter Gathering in Armidale, NSW, in 2008. A number of medieval re-creation enthusiasts are engaged in close combat. They are armed with swords and what look to be mostly kite…

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‘Viking ship spotted off remote NT island’ appeared on the online version of ABC News on September 18, 2012. The replica Viking ship was seen off the coast of ElchoIsland in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. The ship was sailed by a crew…

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Argus 1922 Sat 7 Jan Ad Medievalist Religion Australian Church.pdf
A newspaper advertisement for an Australian "Medievalist" religion, founded by Dr. Charles Strong. About Charles Strong:Charles Strong (1844-1942) was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, the third son of Reverend David Strong. After travelling in Australia,…

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An online article by The West Australian with fourteen images of the 2011 Balingup Medieval Festival. The caption reads: "The Balingup Medieval Festival was a knock-out success at the weekend with people travelling from Perth and further afield to…

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An image of a record found in a York secondhand store featuring the soundtrack to the popular 1967 film "Camelot." An example of the popularity, commerciality and timelessness of Arthurian legends, the film was a box office hit in the West. The film…

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Halberd or Nulla Nulla_The Argus_15 June 1935_p24.pdf
This newspaper article from The Argus in 1935 reports on an amusing incident during a visit by Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons to Manchester, UK. Lyons was asked to pose with a medieval halberd for a photograph, which was mistakenly thought to…

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Jest and Quip_The Brisbane Courier_4 May 1929_p19.pdf
This article taken from The Brisbane Courier in 1929 discusses undergraduate students from the University of Queensland taking to the streets on "Commem Day". The author compares them to medieval mummers.The anonymous author also explains that on…

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Part of the Le Forgeron Marionette collection held at Museum Victoria, this marionette is of a medieval knight dressed in full body armour and wearing a helmet. It was manufactured and performed in Melbourne by Alex and Murray Smith some time between…

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