Most Popular Posts 2017
It’s almost the end of another year! The hectic Christmas season is certainly here, and it’s time to bust out the Christmas tunes. Memoirs of a Teapot is also close to one year old! The time has gone so fast…
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…
Winterfest 2017
At the beginning of July, Hawkesbury Showground Sydney plays host to a medieval fair called Winterfest. Running over the weekend from 10 am till 5 pm, this fair is suitable for the entire family and for a range of medieval…
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…
