Historical Objects Series: A is for Armour
Memoirs of a Teapot aims to share what objects tell us about the past. So tune in for a new series discussing different historical objects from A-Z! Each post will include either the personal story of a specific artefact or…
Medieval Sports: The Jousting Tournament
Today, extreme sports like sky diving, snow boarding and white water rafting are incredibly popular. But when considering what sport you would like to try next, have you ever considered jousting? I can’t say I’d try it myself, but it…
The St Ives’ Medieval Faire
On a drizzling September day two years ago, I headed to the St Ives’ Medieval Faire. Crazy medieval enthusiast? Yes, yes I am. But I will note for the record that I did not dress up – although I certainly…
