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A Medieval Inspiration
In this instalment of “The Ladies’ Section†of the Sunday Times, an illustration is provided of a fashionable wedding dress described as being “of medieval inspirationâ€. The simplicity of the dress, the caption…
A Medieval Manor House
In this article from a regular children’s column in the Sunday Times called “The Girls and Boys Clubâ€, a standard and idealised description of medieval manor houses is provided. According to the author, a fifteenth-century manor…
A Suit of Plate Armour at the Perth Medieval Fayre
A suit of plate armour on display at the Perth medieval Fayre. This type of armour, consisting of a breastplate and various other plates to protect the arms, legs, elbows, hands and shoulders, was crafted from steel and began to replace chainmail as…
A Taste of the Medieval
Image One of three. This photograph was taken at the UWA Extension event ‘A Taste of the Medieval’, presented by Dr Margaret Dorey. The event commenced with a lecture on food in fourteenth and fifteenth century England, ending an exercise…
A Taste of the Medieval
Image Two of three. This photograph was taken at the UWA Extension event ‘A Taste of the Medieval’, presented by Dr Margaret Dorey. The event commenced with a lecture on food in fourteenth and fifteenth century England, ending an…