L: Lady Veronica greets Lord John R: Flower arranging
Below: Wine and roses
The Manor's fountains
Socializing before the days tournaments
L: Lady Justine awaits the archery tournament R: Lady Sarah with Lords Bryan
and Karl
The first round begins
Above: Archers at the ready Below: Arrow retrieval
L: Lady Elizabeth R: Lady Maureen prepares for the blessing of the field
15th century pouch and belt by Lord Brian
L: Young Master Jack R: Lord Janusz and Matthew
Above: The Blessing of the Lists Below: The Blessing of the Fighters
Sir Christian returns from the blessing
L: Lord Christopher with spears R: Sir Christian prepares for the joust on
foot
Below: The spear bout continues
Above: Lord John Cuddeback battles Lord Robert
Below: ...and Sir John Coates
L: Father and son observe the tournament R: Lord Robert bouts Lord Brian with
longswords
Tournament panorama with Lord Christopher engaging Sir Christian
The tournament gallery, with the Grand Master presiding
Lord Robert
Armour polishing
Above: Lord and Lady Zordan Below: Feed me!
The round pavilion at night
Above and below: Inside the pavilion
Above: Discourse and merriment Below: The Beltaine fires
Updated May 31, 2009