The Paladins at Canterbury Cathedral for their annual pilgimage to the tomb of the Black Prince

The Paladins encampment at Dover Castle 2007

Preparing food for the table of His Grace

A quiet moment in the kitchen

Sir Humphrey de Bohun, and a lady of the court

The colour of the camp at Lulworth Castle 2007

A musician plays the hammered dulcimer

Mass conducted by the Bishop at Loseley Castle 2006

Inside the French Hugenot Chapel at Canterbury, originally commissioned by Edward the Black Prince

Sir John Hawkwood having his great helm placed over his bascinet, a common safety method employed in both war and tourney

A lady oversees a new servant as she tries a new netting knot

Even our youngest gets to wear accurate clothing

Sir John Chandos with his daughter

A quiet moment for Lady Amy

Demostrating the use of the pavisse, a large shield employed by many crossbowmen during a seige

Sir John Chandos

Sir Ralph Neville

Richard Woodroffe, esquire, winds up for a strike

The Chevalier Thibault de Mont St Martin

Sir John Greystoke about to be struck by an arrow. Look closely at his left arm and you can see it barely 6 inches from striking his chest

One aspect of chivalry was humility. Sir Thibault takes a knee

Chivalry was also where one helped a fellow knight. Don Jaun and Sir John Greystoke support each other in a time of need

Sir Ralph Neville armed for tourney in a harness circa 1400

One of the most amusing steps in the Horses Branle (pronounced Brawl)

A dance at Battle Abbey

Teaching the public the Horses Branle (pronounced Brawl)

Dance is important for a skilled courtier

Its just a step to the riiiiight...

Sir John Hawkwood

Inside the French Hugenot Chapel at Canterbury, originally commissioned by Edward the Black Prince

The wealthy squire Woodroffe sits and listens to some skillfully played harp music

A fine dining display at Hedingham Castle

A dish is served to table in our fine dining display at Hedingham Castle

Inside the small yet elegantly arrayed travel tent of the Lady Phillipa De Vere

The finely stocked table of our herbalist

A display at Dover Castle of the relative shooting rates of longbow vs crossbow

The Esquire Woodroffe and his Grace the Bishop of Aquila await their chance at combat

Don Juan introduces his little friend to the torso of a very large man at arms

The end of this tourney resulted in a melee. Last man standing is the winner

The wealthy Esquire Woodroffe conducts delicate fiscal negotiations with the Chevalier Thibault after combat

When in combat, everything is a weapon, especially an armoured gauntlet

Old age and treachery cannot prevail against youth...and the force

Are you dead yet? Checking for valuables...