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Woden Valley, Canberra

Woden Valley is an area in the Australian capital Canberra. â€˜Wodenâ€™ was the name chosen by Dr James Murray for his property of 2500 acres purchased in 1837. He named it after the Anglo-Saxon god Woden (the Norse/Viking form is…

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Replica of Magna Carta Here

In 1952, the Australian government paid Â£15,600 to secure the purchase of an inspeximus copy of Magna Carta from the reign of Edward I. This document confirmed and re-issued the main provisions of the Great Charter signed by King John in 1215, and…

P.J. Oâ€™Reillyâ€™s, Canberra

P.J. Oâ€™Reillyâ€™s is an Irish pub in the Melbourne Building in Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory. The logo of the business is a lion rampant (in profile standing erect with forepaws raised) commonly found in medieval heraldry.…

Tags: ACT, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra, heraldry, Irish pub, lion, lion rampant, logo, London, Melbourne Building, Old Bailey, P.J. Oâ€™Reillyâ€™s, pub, public house, slogan.

No Risks with Magna Carta

In 1952, the Australian government purchased an inspeximus copy of Magna Carta from the reign of Edward I. This document confirmed and re-enacted the main provisions of the Great Charter signed by King John in 1215, and was enacted by parliament in…

New Procession ushers in Slipper era

This article from the online edition of ABC News reports on a change in Australian parliamentary procedure. A longer and more formal procession from the lobby of Parliament House to the Chamber of the House of Representatives has been introduced by…

Tags: Australian Parliament, Canberra, ceremonial robes, Chamber, House of Representatives, lobby, mace, medieval ritual, parliament, Parliament House, procession, public display, ritual, serjeant-at-arms, Speaker, weapon

Canberra Raiders Viking logo

The logo for the Australian National Rugby League team the Canberra Raiders is the head of a Viking warrior wearing a horned helmet. The hair and beard of the Viking has a green tinge to match the colour of the teamâ€™s jumpers. The helmet…

Tags: ACT, Australian Capital Territory, battle, Canberra, logo, NRL, rugby, sport, viking, warrior, warriors

Black Ravens Medieval Re-enactment Group

The Black Ravens are a steel weapons Medieval Re-enactment Group based in the Australian Capital Territory. They focus on the fourteenth century and make their own combat and feasting gear. Their website includes a useful section on tunics and…

Tags: ACT, Armour, Australian Capital Territory, Black Ravens, Black Ravens Medieval Re-enactment Group, Canberra, living history, re-enactment, steel weapons, tunic, weapon, website

Ancient Arts Fellowship, Canberra

Ancient Arts Fellowship, Inc. is a medieval re-enactment group based in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. They focus on the ‘Dark Ages’, or early medieval period, especially the 8th century through to the Norman invasion of…

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