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24.01.2022 https://youtu.be/NBNaMc7Z9mU
22.01.2022 With the 30th year of the Abbey Medieval Festival taking place in just over a weeks time, the company is busy preparing for the biggest event of the year. One ...member more than others, Esquire Theodore Savage is preparing for a glorious day that he will never forget, the day he kneels a squire, and stands a knight! Upon hearing the news of the soon to be Sir Theodore's ascension into the Order of Chivalry, the musicians of Wayward volunteered their services, offering to play their music at the ceremony of one of the most decorated and deserving men in the 14th century community. Come join us Friday the 12th July at Abbey Church, and watch as Theodore joins his place amongst his peers and equals. For one night only! This is not an event to miss!
16.01.2022 John SHAW. (17891815), Corporal 2nd lifeguards, John, son of William Shaw, a farmer, was born at Wollaton, Nottinghamshire, in 1789, and educated at Trowell M...oor school. While a mere stripling he obtained a local reputation as an expert boxer by defeating a man three stone heavier than himself. On 16 Oct. 1807 he enlisted as a private in the 2nd lifeguards, and soon attracted the notice of his officers by the strength he displayed in the regimental exercises. Discovering his boxing abilities they made arrangements for him to spar at the Fives Court in Little St. Martin Street, the principal London boxing hall. In consequence of his success there the officers took him to Jackson's Rooms, 13 Bond Street, a fashionable club and school of instruction, where amateurs were wont to meet and box professionals. Shaw was pitted against and defeated Captain Barclay, a gentleman noted for his punishing powers. Shaw became a frequenter of Jackson's Rooms, and his fame as a boxer soon spread abroad. As a swordsman he was equally expert, and was, in fact, skilled in the use of most modern weapons of offence and defence. He was now six feet and half an inch in height, and so magnificently developed that he sat as a model to Haydon the sculptor. One day, when near Portman Square, three hulking fellows taunted Shaw with being a stay-at-home soldier. He promptly knocked them down. They sprang to their feet and attacked him, but in a few minutes were compelled to seek safety in flight. In 1812 Shaw was persuaded to enter the prize ring, and on 12 July of that year defeated at Coombe-Warren a man named Burrows. Early in 1815 he issued a challenge to fight any man in England, and on 15 April, at Hounslow Heath, fought his second battle in the prize ring, defeating Edward Painter in twenty-eight minutes. He was now spoken of as the future champion, but before Tom Cribb had time to accept his challenge the 2nd lifeguards were ordered to the continent. Shaw's civilian admirers immediately offered to purchase his discharge, but he declined to entertain the idea. Early in the morning of 18 June, the day on which Waterloo was fought, Corporal Shaw was sent out in command of a foraging party, but hurried back with his men in time to take part in the first charge. A cuirassier rode straight at Shaw, who calmly parried the thrust, and with one terrific stroke, the first blow he had dealt in real warfare, cut through the Frenchman's helmet and skull down to the chin. Shaw then rode at an eagle-bearer, killed him, and seized the eagle. He relinquished it, however, while cutting his way through the foes who immediately surrounded him. Although wounded, he took part in several other charges, exhibiting on each occasion his strength and marvellous dexterity with the sword. In the last charge but one made by the 2nd lifeguards, Shaw became separated from his comrades, and was quickly surrounded by the enemy. He fought desperately and killed nine of his opponents before his sword broke. Scorning surrender, he tore the helmet from his head, and, using it as a cestus, dealt some terrific blows before he fell to the ground, picked off by a cuirassier, who sat a little distance away, coolly firing his carbine. After the battle was won Shaw struggled on in the track of his victorious countrymen, and at night a wounded lifeguardsman, lying on a dungheap, saw Shaw crawling towards him. 'Ah, my dear fellow, I'm done for!' Shaw whispered feebly, and lay down beside him. At daybreak he was found there dead.
16.01.2022 And here our Viking inspired second set for the tavern of the Virtual Medieval Gathering 2020. Enjoy!
10.01.2022 The early bird catches the worm and in your case, will save you up to 20% if you secure your tickets to the one and only St Ives Medieval Faire before 30 June! Book now: https://bit.ly/2WhqNZJ
09.01.2022 International medieval jousting, a life-size medieval catapult hurling watermelons
08.01.2022 Our first set on Saturday night in the virtual tavern of the Virtual Medieval Gathering 2020 - check out the many talks and last night's tavern performers!
06.01.2022 Ever wondered what a 'coronel to coronel' hit looks like in jousting? Check out the slow motion footage and then think about the chances of such a hit considering the speed of the horses, the limited visibility through the visors, the tiny target area the coronels present. Pretty mind-blowing stuff!
02.01.2022 Having a lovely time going through all the Napoleonic tunes which we will be playing next weekend within the historic encampment. We will be performing English and French period ballads and music on historic pipes and hurdy gurdy.
