July 26th & 27th, 11am-5pm, Berkeley Castle
Plantagenet Events Ltd in association with Skirmish Magazine present the first "Berkeley Skirmish" at Berkeley Castle.
Described as a "Rumbustious Medieval Romp" of a weekend it will be a visit to remember.
So come to Berkeley for a slice of Medieval Life set in the shadow of the famous 12th Century Norman Castle, and see for yourself up close and personal what it was like to be on tour with a medieval army.
For your entertainment there will be: Living History, Traders, Battle!, Jousting and Archery
Tickets: Adults £8, Children £5, Family £20.00 (2 Adults & 2 Child). NO ADVANCED BOOKINGS - JUST PAY ON THE GATE.
For more information click below.
THIS EVENT IS RUN BY A DIFFERENT COMPANY TO THAT WHICH RAN THE "JOUST" EVENTS OF PREVIOUS YEARS
www.plantagenet-events.co.uk
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Lists groups and events across the Avon region.
The BBC Domesday Project created a snapshot of Britain in 1986. Originally published on laserdisc, which rapidly fell into obsolescence, the project is now available on-line.
Includes maps, photos and essays on local life.
When you visit the site, click on the round logo at the bottom to start (it's not obvious!)
Lots of links to historical resources relevant to Olveston for family history research.
The Society meets at Olveston Methodist Hall on the first Wednesday of each month from October to April.
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