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