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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
 Tewkesbury Medieval Festival ... commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. Highlights of the weekend include two re-enactments of the battle which brought the Wars of the RNewest Review: ... Gloucester Road with all the colourful tents and clothing of the re-enactors is something to behold. The Battle of Tewkesbury is re-enacted on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons usually at about 3 or 4pm.Over 1000 soldiers take part in the battle many of whom wear full armour (not very easy on a very hot day). The sound of the swords, arrows and cannons being fired takes over the air and ... more ... the gleaming of the weapons in the sunlight keeps you fixated whilst the battle takes place. The fair which has grown enormously in recent years boasts over 100 stalls I believe. You can see anything from a trinket, to clothing, arms and armoury and ma...more |
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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival (297 words)
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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is an event staged once a year by the Companions of the Black Bear who are based in Tewkesbury. It is held in mid July, over a weekend, on the Gupshill Fields, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, this year(2001) it is taking place on the 14th and 15th and is open to the public from 11am until 6pm both days. The sight of the event from the Gloucester Road with all the colourful tents and clothing of the re-enactors is something to behold. The Battle of Tewkesbury is re-enacted on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons usually at about 3 or 4pm.Over 1000 soldiers take part in the battle many of whom wear full armour (not very easy on a very hot ... Read the complete review
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