I had some plans to use some of my miniatures to put up a little refight of Hastings this weekend but failed miserably. However instead we spent Friday watching the docudrama 1066 and then Saturday in Battle watching the re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings that took place 950 years ago. It was a fantastic spectacle put on by English Heritage and I hope that these pictures gives some kind of justice to the proceedings. So without any further ado, here we go. / Back with some miniatures stuff next week.
The Little One trying out some Norman equipment!We visited both camps and, as always, with re-enactors it is not just about having the right sword and helmet but a much wider and deeper experience. I think I get it. The level of detail and care in the presentation of these camps were fantastic and, I dare to say, as impressive as the later Battle in presenting a close to genuine experience from a far-gone time.
There were also presentations of the various arms used in the Battle. Here a victorious Anglo-Saxon with the feared Dane Axe. We were also introduced to spears, swords, cavalry as well as the impressive shield wall.
Setting up the Anglo-Saxon shield wall. Getting ready to fight the real deal.
William with Harold’s Standard at the end of the Battle. Game over, I suppose!
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