2007

Date: 15/16 July, 10.30am to 6pm

BEDFORD CASTLE BATTLE EVENT

The Howard's have been approached by the organisors of the Bedford Festival, and asked to

organise a 2 Day Battle event.

In 1224 when forces acting on behalf of the underage Henry III besieged the castle, which was held by

Fawkes de Breauté. The young king's men triumphed; an event which did much to solidify Henry's tenuous

grasp on the throne. The castle was destroyed in the siege and the site was given over to other purposes

Proposed Daily Event schedule

These timings are subject to change and will be formalised at the event

10.30- 11.00   Bill Drill display

11.30- 12.00    SCENARIO SKIRMISH

12.00- 13.00   Medieval Firepower (Archers / Crossbows / Artillery & Handguns)

13.00 - 13.30    SCENARIO SKIRMISH

14.00 - 15.00   Arming the Knight

15:30     Muster in Yorkist and Lancastrian Camps
16:00      MAIN BATTLE

TRADERS

I am approaching Traders and would welcome traders, and over 10,000 people came through the gates last year.

Anyone whom knows traders please ask them to contact me for more details.

BRING & BUY

There will be a Bring & Buy Tent / Awning Set up where Re-enactors can sell / Buy equipment, this is to be run by the Howard's, and

there will be a small fee of 10 percent for items sold (any not sold no charge)

We will handle Weapons, Armour, Living History Items, Reference Material, in fact anything which could be considered medieval

(including Wargame items) even any old spare Billmen, except Willow !!!!!

OTHER PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

Archery Tourney

I am also proposing the setting up of a small archery Tournament, £1 per entry with a prize for the winner, and the runner up, this however

is yet to be confirmed.

Foot Combat Tourney

Again this is yet to be Confirmed, this again will be £1 entry and is to be for Armoured (Semi Armoured) foot combat, using hand weapons

only, such as Sword, Axe, Mace, Short Pole Axe. (No Long Pole Arms, must be under 7 foot max)

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