Summer holiday blog
Ξ August 8th, 2007 | → | ∇ Fun And Games |
| Been on some nice days out, Castle Drogo was cool, the Wolfshead Bowmen were encamped there re-creating a bit of medieval England , I love this period in history. The girlies had a go at archery which they all enjoyed and was highly amusing to watch, I didn’t have a go for safety’s sake, it’s not that im a bad shot, but I am terribly mischevious;0)
Unfortunately the castle was closed, bit gutted, I enjoy having a mooch about, taking in some history and checking out the artwork, but the gardens are very lovely there, well worth a trip. Took some great photos, but unfortunately the National Trust have gone rather shed happy (bottom right of the photo) so the front of the castle isn’t as impressive looking as it could have been, why they didn’t locate the education shed further along I do not know! The castle is said to be the last castle to be built in England and was completed in 1930 I think. |
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| Also went to the Tintagel show, where the Battle of Camlann (Legendary King Arthurs last battle) was re-enacted, that was sooooo groovy, the atmosphere was great and lots of people had fab costumes, I want. The girlies loved the jester, he was very funny and seemed to be enjoying himself too, spied him in the beer tent, don’t blame him! |
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| This chivalrous chap was kind enough to pose for us straight after coming off the battle field, poor bloke was very, very tired, not that you can tell, he did a great fierce pose! |
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| I can never get enough of knights in shining armour, poor hubby LOL. Don’t think he needs to worry too much, check out the pic of me & my friend Tina with the knight, I can’t even sort out holding up the sword, big girls blouse! I didn’t get the name of the Knight, think he was part of the Northland Mercenaries? Just in case he ever reads this, thank you for the having your photo taken with us! |
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on August 8th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
How cool. Did you know that Drogo is Latin for the name Drew? I would have been gutted too if the castle had been closed for visitors
Do like this kind of stuff, just didn’t get to participate. Reminds me…must buy medieval broadsword…mmmmm.
on August 8th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
I’m impressed, that would make sense as the castle is located in Drewsteignton, but I’m afraid i didn’t know, not so great at the Latin!
Yes, me too, I would so love a proper sword collection (and the property to go with it), I’m always window shopping for swords, i like fantasy ones too, i have a very fun, full scale Excalibur in my bedroom, scares away the burglars!
on August 9th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
I’m not up with Latin either, I just pick up things here and there
Mmmmm Excalibur. I’ll have to put massive medieval sword on my birthday list.
on October 25th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Oh you should feel honoured. Wolfshead Bowmen are the finest re-enactment group in England and if anyone can portray that period, its them. We go back to Castle Drogo every year without fail to see them - the children give us no choice! If you get the opportunity to see them again-take it!!