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Beeston Castle 2023

Over the bank holiday weekend Buckinghams Retinue, along with friends from The Clarence Household, took part in the Easter Escapades event at Beeston castle. Our role was to provide the living history element of an Easter festival, all against the backdrop of the dramatic medieval castle. 

Beeston 2023 Flag

 Both our music and dance and mumming play displays were performed twice each day, along with our usual historical cooking, mediaeval games, armour and weaponry.

  Beeston 2023 Castle

The mighty Beeston castle.

Beeston 2023 Rory

 Keeping watch over the Cheshire plain.

.Beeston 2023 Cauldons

Cauldrons of delicious pottages.

Beeston 2023 Jenn

Jenn working on a reproduction medieval embroidery.

Beeston 2023 Graham

Graham carving a spoon.

Beeston 2023 Buns

And there were hot cross buns!

 

Our next event is the International Living History Festival 2023 at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Bromsgrove on 16th and 17th April. Please see the Avoncroft website for details:  International Living History Festival 2023 | Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings 

 

Make and Mend Weekend 2023

On 25th/26th March group members met up for our annual "Make and Mend" weekend, to prepare for the start of the new season. With the large amount of tents, furniture, weaponry and other equipment that gets brought to events, it's important to check everything is in a good, safe condition.

 

Make and Mend 2023 1

The group pavise decorated with the image of Saint Barbara peeking out from its protective cover. 

Make and Mend 2023 10

All of the group pottery, wooden bowls and cauldrons were cleaned, checked for cracks and where necessary oiled.

Make and Mend 2023 3

The group bills and spears checked for damage and burrs.

Make and Mend 2023 4

Our bread oven has seen better days and needed some TLC.

Make and Mend 2023 6

A fresh coating of clay and straw is applied.

Make and Mend 2023 9

Good as new!

Make and Mend 2023 2

Cooking ingredients replenished, the historic utensils checked and cutlery awaiting sharpening. 

Make and Mend 2023 12

All put away, ready for the new season!

 

Our first event of the season will be Easter Escapades at Beeston Castle, Cheshire on the 7th to 10th April. See the English Heritage website for further details:  https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/beeston-castle-easter-escapades-7-10-april/5

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