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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.
The Term ‘Blockhead’
This newspaper article from the Sydney Morning Herald dates the colloquialism ‘blockhead’ to the eighteenth century, when hats became popular and every man would have a block for his hat. The custom of tipping one’s hat as a…
Valhalla Icecream
Valhalla Icecream is made in the Hobart suburb of Moonah. As seen on this advertising sign, the company’s logo features the side profile of the head of a Viking warrior on a red shield. The warrior wears a helmet with wings, a notion popular in…
Viking boat, Balingup Medieval Carnivale Parade
A close-up digital photograph of a Viking dragon boat in the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The warriors in the boat, possibly setting out on a raid, are quite accurately attired. The three warriors at the back of the boat are wearing helmets similar…
Viking Statue at Miss Maud's
An image of the giant Viking head statue located outside Miss Maud's Swedish restaurant and bakehouse on Fitzgerald Street in Perth, WA.
The figure has a long, bushy beard and is wearing a horned helmet. It appears to be made of limestone.
The figure has a long, bushy beard and is wearing a horned helmet. It appears to be made of limestone.
Viking Statue, Miss Maud's
An image of the giant Viking head statue located outside Miss Maud's Swedish restaurant and bakehouse on Fitzgerald Street in Perth, WA.
The figure has a long, bushy beard and is wearing a horned helmet. It appears to be made of limestone.…
The figure has a long, bushy beard and is wearing a horned helmet. It appears to be made of limestone.…