By Brian Caton
So you are now the proud owner of a beautiful, handmade English Longbow. You’ve waited days, weeks, even months for it to arrive and now you hold it in your hands. You marvel at the craftsmanship and fine lines of the stave. The waxy feel of the string. Hopefully you realize the amount of time and love that the Boyer has put into what you now cradle in your hands. And then maybe it dawns on you if you are a beginner, how the heck do I take care of this thing?
Well it may not be rocket science but there are some things to remember. First off, Temperature: Keep the bow away from excessive heat such as closed inside a hot car, left in direct hot sun or stored in a container also in direct sun, hung over indoor heat vents or other heat sources. Also, please do not shoot the bow in temperatures above 110º F (43.3º C) or below 20º (-6.6º C). Bad things have been known to occur. But as most tourney events or Reenactments happen well within that range you should be all set.
The Second thing to remember is Storage. Never store the bow while strung or while wet. Unstring the bow and wipe it down with a soft cloth. And obviously, never dry the bow next to an open flame. Leaving the bow strung will affect the memory of the wood and moisture with cause mold and other nasty stuff to grow all over your new baby. It’s also best if you can buy, or better yet, make a traditional bow bag that holds the bow and string for storage and transport. These bags are cloth or canvas sleeves, closed at one end, that slide up around the stave and are a very simple design that can even be made by the beginner seamstress.
The Third issue is regular maintenance. Most modern longbows made today are finished with a modern waterproof varnish that requires minimum attention. But some longbows, such as mine, are still being made with traditional or historical finishes that require some upkeep from time to time. What this means is that they need to be oiled and sanded from time to time. I oil my bows once or twice a year depending on use and sand any nicks when needed with a fine grit paper (400grit or higher).
Most traditional Boyers advise using pure Tung oil (also known as China wood oil) while some people have also recommended linseed oil. Either can be found at most paint supply stores such as Sherman Williams. Both oils provide a tough, highly water-resistant finish when properly applied. The difference being Tung oil does not darken noticeably with age as linseed oil does and linseed is susceptible to mold where Tung oil is not. Be aware though that there are now Tung oil finishes out on the market that is not the pure Tung oil. I suggest checking with your Boyer for their recommendations if you didn’t at the time of being fitted for your bow.
Sanding should only take a few swipes of the paper. You aren’t trying to remove layers of the grain. You just need to blend the nick or scrape back into the stave.
To apply the oil, use a soft cloth and rub a light coat of the oil onto the stave. It’s best to let the stave sit at least 24 hours between coats to allow the oil to absorb. The number of coats depends on how thirsty the wood is. Usually three or four coats will do. You’ll be able to tell when it’s had enough when the oil leaves a film on the stave, after 24 hours, that you can wipe away with a cloth.
Your bow is now ready for use or storage.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Let the Grey Geese Fly: Stringing Your Longbow
By Brian Caton
Here are some tips and things to remember when stringing your longbow. There are numerous ways to string your bow and here are just three.
The Bastard String Method
The Bastard String is a secondary string that is as long as the stave and has either a loop or leather pockets at each end. Do not use this method if your bow has horn knocks! To use, first slide both ends of the bow string onto the stave and set the end on the lower limb in the string knock.
Attach one loop of the Bastard String to the upper nock of the upper limb. Then attach the other loop of the Bastard String to the lower limb below the bow string.
With the bow held horizontal by one hand on the handle, with the back of the bow facing up, place one foot on the Bastard String, directly underneath the bow handle. For safety reasons, and for a better view, turn your face to the side of the upper limb. Next, pull up on the bow handle and slide the bow string on the upper limb into the nock with your other hand. This will take a little strength but your bow string should be strung. Keep your face turned as much as possible during this operation. If done right you’ll now be able to remove the Bastard String.
The Step-through Method
This method requires the most upper body strength and coordination. Start by first sliding both ends of the bow string onto the stave and set the end on the lower limb in the string knock.
Next, step through the bow with your right foot (if you’re right handed) with the lower limb belly of the stave resting against the back of your right calf. The lower limb tip should be resting against your left shin. The string should now be in front of your right shin.
Grasping the upper limb with your right hand, pull towards your front, flexing the stave. Slide the upper end of the bow string into its upper limb knock with your left hand. Now take a breath.
The Push Down Method
This Method might be the simplest. Start by first sliding both ends of the bow string onto the stave and set the end on the lower limb in the string knock.
Next hold the stave with your right hand (if you’re right handed) with the back side facing up towards you and set the lower limb tip into the arch of your right foot. Grasp the upper limb and string with your left hand and, while pushing down on the limb, slide the string up towards the upper tip. You’ll also need to pull upwards with your right hand as you go. This flexes the stave enough for you to string the bow.
Tuning the Bow
If the string is properly twisted and strung it should align down the center of the stave. You should also be able to place your fist with thumb fully extended onto the face of the handle and just touch the string with your thumb. If not, unstring the bow at the upper limb and twist or untwist the string till it reaches the desired tension. Remember, the tighter the twist, the more flex in the stave and distance from the bow face.
Also Remember…
When strung a traditional bow is considered 80% broken so never pull a wooden bow beyond its stated draw length, which should be written on the belly of the bow below the handle. For example, 20# @ 24” would indicate that the bow pulls 20 pounds at 24 inches, measured from the back of the bow. (The side opposite the pound/draw numbers is the back of the bow). A good anchor point to go to is the side of the mouth when drawing the bow. Place the first knuckle of your thumb of your drawing hand just after the side of your mouth. If the bow is over-drawn, it may break. In other words, DO NOT pull the string back beyond the written inches...EVER! This is why it is important to have the bow properly fit to you PRIOR to purchase. And do not let anyone else draw your bow who has not been fitted to it.
Wooden bows are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. After stringing a bow, it is a good idea to pull it a few times half way, before pulling to full draw, especially if the bow is subject to a drastic change in temperature.
You should always use a wooden feathered arrow which is at least as long as the stated draw length of the bow. On most wooden bows, the first knuckle of your left hand (if right handed) is the arrow rest. It is a good idea to frequently check your arrows for cracks or loose feathers to avoid injury to your hand. When shooting off the hand, a glove is recommended to reduce the effects of shooting a bow without an arrow shelf.
Here are some tips and things to remember when stringing your longbow. There are numerous ways to string your bow and here are just three.
The Bastard String Method
The Bastard String is a secondary string that is as long as the stave and has either a loop or leather pockets at each end. Do not use this method if your bow has horn knocks! To use, first slide both ends of the bow string onto the stave and set the end on the lower limb in the string knock.
Attach one loop of the Bastard String to the upper nock of the upper limb. Then attach the other loop of the Bastard String to the lower limb below the bow string.
With the bow held horizontal by one hand on the handle, with the back of the bow facing up, place one foot on the Bastard String, directly underneath the bow handle. For safety reasons, and for a better view, turn your face to the side of the upper limb. Next, pull up on the bow handle and slide the bow string on the upper limb into the nock with your other hand. This will take a little strength but your bow string should be strung. Keep your face turned as much as possible during this operation. If done right you’ll now be able to remove the Bastard String.
The Step-through Method
This method requires the most upper body strength and coordination. Start by first sliding both ends of the bow string onto the stave and set the end on the lower limb in the string knock.
Next, step through the bow with your right foot (if you’re right handed) with the lower limb belly of the stave resting against the back of your right calf. The lower limb tip should be resting against your left shin. The string should now be in front of your right shin.
Grasping the upper limb with your right hand, pull towards your front, flexing the stave. Slide the upper end of the bow string into its upper limb knock with your left hand. Now take a breath.
The Push Down Method
This Method might be the simplest. Start by first sliding both ends of the bow string onto the stave and set the end on the lower limb in the string knock.
Next hold the stave with your right hand (if you’re right handed) with the back side facing up towards you and set the lower limb tip into the arch of your right foot. Grasp the upper limb and string with your left hand and, while pushing down on the limb, slide the string up towards the upper tip. You’ll also need to pull upwards with your right hand as you go. This flexes the stave enough for you to string the bow.
Tuning the Bow
If the string is properly twisted and strung it should align down the center of the stave. You should also be able to place your fist with thumb fully extended onto the face of the handle and just touch the string with your thumb. If not, unstring the bow at the upper limb and twist or untwist the string till it reaches the desired tension. Remember, the tighter the twist, the more flex in the stave and distance from the bow face.
Also Remember…
When strung a traditional bow is considered 80% broken so never pull a wooden bow beyond its stated draw length, which should be written on the belly of the bow below the handle. For example, 20# @ 24” would indicate that the bow pulls 20 pounds at 24 inches, measured from the back of the bow. (The side opposite the pound/draw numbers is the back of the bow). A good anchor point to go to is the side of the mouth when drawing the bow. Place the first knuckle of your thumb of your drawing hand just after the side of your mouth. If the bow is over-drawn, it may break. In other words, DO NOT pull the string back beyond the written inches...EVER! This is why it is important to have the bow properly fit to you PRIOR to purchase. And do not let anyone else draw your bow who has not been fitted to it.
Wooden bows are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. After stringing a bow, it is a good idea to pull it a few times half way, before pulling to full draw, especially if the bow is subject to a drastic change in temperature.
You should always use a wooden feathered arrow which is at least as long as the stated draw length of the bow. On most wooden bows, the first knuckle of your left hand (if right handed) is the arrow rest. It is a good idea to frequently check your arrows for cracks or loose feathers to avoid injury to your hand. When shooting off the hand, a glove is recommended to reduce the effects of shooting a bow without an arrow shelf.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Female Names
The females presently in our group have not yet chosen names based on medieval times, so I researched some sites that gave a bunch of ideas...
Names from 1450-1600s -- http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/
Agnes, Agnus, Alice, Alys, Alisceon, Alison, Alisone, Allison, Alson, Alyson, Alysone, Ameis, Amfelice, Amphelice, Amphelicia, Amphillis, Ancreta, Ankerita, Ann, Anne, Anna, Audry, Avice, Avis, Barbery, Beatrix, Beautrice, Berta, Blanch, Catherine, Cecilie, Cecily, Christian, Clemens, Cristina, Diana, Dorathea, Dorothy, Dorythye, Elen, Elene, Elezabeth, Elizabeth, Elizabethe, Elysabeth, Elyzabeth, Elianora, Elison, Ellin, Ellyn, Emma, Emme, Esabell, Ezabell, Eustace, Eve, Felice, Fillys, Godlefe, Grace, Gresilda, Helen, Helene, Helysoune, Hylde, Ibbet, Imyne, Ione, Isabel, Isobel, Issabell, Issobell, Isata, Isott, Jane, Janet, Jenefer, Jenet, Jennet, Joan, Joane, Joanna, Johanna, Johne, Jone, Joyse, Katerina, Katerine, Kateryn, Kateryne, Katherine, Katheryn, Kynborough, Lovdie, Malie, Margaret, Markaret, Mergret, Margareta, Margarita, Margat, Marget, Margyt, Merget, Margerie, Margery, Margerye, Mariora, Marjorie, Martha, Mary, Matilda, Maud, Maude, Mawde, Mawdelyn, Moulde, Nicholina, Olyff, Olyffe, Parnell, Roos, Rosa, Rose, Rosemunda, Sanche, Sicillia, Susane, Sybby, Sybill, Sybyll, Sysley, Thomeson.
Rare Medieval Names -- http://gaminggeeks.org
Ababilia, Abbatissa, Abelota, Achethe, Admiranda, Aicusa, Akelda, Alainne, Alba, Aleusa, Alma, Alsneta, Andrie, Angelet, Anthoinette, Argentina, Atilda, Avoca, Badelota, Bausanne, Bauteut, Bedeluue, Biedeluue, Bencelina, Benigna, Berte, Bertha, Blissot, Blitha, Boime, Brise, Caesaria, Calla, Camilla, Ceday, Celestine, Celestria, Chloe, Chuna, Coulombe, Dameta, Dametta, Damisona, Decima, Deloys, Desdemona, Disdemona, Desiderata, Desirata, Diamanda, Diana, Dyana, Dinae, Dinah, Dolichena, Dominica, Dominy, Dorcas, Drusilla, Drueta, Durilda, Elaisse, Ellerete, Emeria, Emery, Enota, Epicelena, Esa, Eschiva, Esdeline, Estienne, Estrangia, Eugenia, Eustachia, Eustacia, Extranea, Fina, Finepopla, Fortunata, Fousafia, Gemma, Gerbaga, Germainne, Gersendis, Ginnade, Giraude, Gladuse, Golla, Helmech, Helmet, Helmeth, Helvynya, Hextilda, Hesse, Houdée, Ilene, Imedia, Italia, Jeromia, Jervaise, Jessamine, Josiane, Josina, Jourdenete, Justina, Keina, Kiena, Kemma, Kima, Kymme, Kinna, Leda, Legarda, Ligarda, Lige, Lena, Letselina, Lia, Libourc, Lictina, Lota, Maronne, Marsilia, Martine, Maxencia, Mazelina, Melodia, Melodie, Melusine, Michièle, Minna, Minnota, Mique, Mitri, Moder, Modesty, Nicia, Nycaise, Noblete, Nog, Nogga, Nogge, Norma, Olimpias, Optata, Oreute, Organa, Ottilia, Pacchild, Pechel, Pandonia, Pandwyna, Parise, Parisete, Pasques, Paulina, Pentecost, Pentecouste, Philomena, Plente, Popelina, Preciosa, Precious, Primaveira, Primeveire, Pronèle, Rametta, Roana, Roberge, Rogerete, Salerna, Sewenna, Souplice, Splendora, Sreda, Swale, Thangustella, Udelina, Udeline, Ulia, Urie, Watcelina, Wimarca, Wimarc, Ynstauncia, Ysane, Ysenda, Ysopa, Ysoria.
Medieval Character Names -- http://answers.yahoo.com
Adelaide ~ German ~ Noble; Kind
Amelia ~ German ~ Work of the Lord
Anna ~ Czech ~ Gracious
Annabelle ~ Old English ~ Gracious, Lovable Beauty
Aurelia ~ Old Roman ~ Golden
Aurora ~ Latin ~ Dawn
Avalon ~ Latin ~ Island
Bianca ~ Italian ~ Fair
Cassandra ~ Greek ~ Inflaming Men with Love
Clara ~ Latin ~ Clear
Clarice ~ Italian ~ Clear
Clemmy ~ Latin ~ Compassionate
Diana ~ Greek ~ Divine
Edie ~ Old English ~ Rich War (Edith)
Eliza ~ Hebrew ~ Oath of God
Elizabeth ~ Hebrew ~ Consecrated to God
Ella ~ Latin ~ Beautiful Light
Eloise ~ French ~ Sun
Fay ~ Old English ~ Fairy
Felicity ~ Latin ~ Happiness
Genevieve ~ French ~ Fair
Georgiana ~ Old English ~ Farmer
Grace ~ Latin ~ Grace of God
Gweneth ~ Celtic ~ Blessed
Isobel ~ Scottish ~ Consecrated to God
Jane ~ Hebrew ~ Gracious
Jemima ~ Hebrew ~ Dove
Joanna ~ Hebrew ~ God is Gracious
Julianne ~ Latin ~ Youthful
Juliet ~ French ~ Soft-haired
Kate ~ Latin ~ Pure
Lottie ~ French ~ Pretty
Lydia ~ Greek ~ Maiden from Lydia
Marian ~ Old English ~ Beloved
Matilda ~ German ~ Might
Melinda ~ Old English ~ Dark Beauty
Nora ~ Irish ~ Honor
Odilia ~ Anglo-Saxon ~ Little Wealthy One
Prudy ~ Old English ~ Prudent
Rose ~ Latin ~ Unconcious Love
Sophie ~ French ~ Wisdom
Veronica ~ Latin ~ True Image
Victoria ~ Latin ~ Victory
Violet ~ English ~ Modest
Medieval Character Names -- http://answers.yahoo.com
Adela ... an ancient name popular in medieval Europe because of the fame of a seventh-century saint
Alison ... Common in medieval times
Amelia ... Blend of two medieval names
Ava ... Medieval given names
Bliss ... Bliss and its variants date from medieval times
Cass ... Medieval and modern short form of Cassandra
Cecily ... From the medieval vernacular form of Cecilia
Christabel ... Medieval coinage. Use has been primarily literary
Christian and Christiana ... Used for women in medieval times
Claire ... founder of a Franciscan order of nuns and one of the notable saints of the medieval period
Clarice ... Medieval English and French form of the Claritia (Latin) "fame"
Clarissa ... Latin version of Clarice occasionally found in medieval documents and made famous by Samuel Richardson's 18th-century novel "Clarissa"
Clemence ... Medieval French and English form of Clementia
Colette ... Diminutive of the medieval name Colle
Constance ... Medieval form of Constantia used often in the early Christian and medieval eras
Emma ... A royal name in medieval England
Gaynor ... Medieval form of the name of Arthur's queen, Guinevere
Jay ... Also a medieval name possibly from Gaius (Latin) "happy"
Joan ... Medieval feminine version of John
Jocelyn ... Medieval male name adopted as a feminine name
Katelyn ... Kateline is a medieval English form
Katherine ... The French Cateline and English Catlyn came into wider use during the medieval period
Latisha ... A modern variant of the medieval name Letitia (Latin) "happiness"
Lauda ... Also a medieval Italian form of dramatic song.
Letitia ... Of which Lettice was the form in medieval England.
Morgan ... Morgaine and Morgayne are medieval Irish forms
Pagan ... Once a common medieval given name
Paige ... A page in medieval households was usually a young boy whose service was the first step in his training as a knight
Tristana ... In medieval legend
Names from 1450-1600s -- http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/
Agnes, Agnus, Alice, Alys, Alisceon, Alison, Alisone, Allison, Alson, Alyson, Alysone, Ameis, Amfelice, Amphelice, Amphelicia, Amphillis, Ancreta, Ankerita, Ann, Anne, Anna, Audry, Avice, Avis, Barbery, Beatrix, Beautrice, Berta, Blanch, Catherine, Cecilie, Cecily, Christian, Clemens, Cristina, Diana, Dorathea, Dorothy, Dorythye, Elen, Elene, Elezabeth, Elizabeth, Elizabethe, Elysabeth, Elyzabeth, Elianora, Elison, Ellin, Ellyn, Emma, Emme, Esabell, Ezabell, Eustace, Eve, Felice, Fillys, Godlefe, Grace, Gresilda, Helen, Helene, Helysoune, Hylde, Ibbet, Imyne, Ione, Isabel, Isobel, Issabell, Issobell, Isata, Isott, Jane, Janet, Jenefer, Jenet, Jennet, Joan, Joane, Joanna, Johanna, Johne, Jone, Joyse, Katerina, Katerine, Kateryn, Kateryne, Katherine, Katheryn, Kynborough, Lovdie, Malie, Margaret, Markaret, Mergret, Margareta, Margarita, Margat, Marget, Margyt, Merget, Margerie, Margery, Margerye, Mariora, Marjorie, Martha, Mary, Matilda, Maud, Maude, Mawde, Mawdelyn, Moulde, Nicholina, Olyff, Olyffe, Parnell, Roos, Rosa, Rose, Rosemunda, Sanche, Sicillia, Susane, Sybby, Sybill, Sybyll, Sysley, Thomeson.
Rare Medieval Names -- http://gaminggeeks.org
Ababilia, Abbatissa, Abelota, Achethe, Admiranda, Aicusa, Akelda, Alainne, Alba, Aleusa, Alma, Alsneta, Andrie, Angelet, Anthoinette, Argentina, Atilda, Avoca, Badelota, Bausanne, Bauteut, Bedeluue, Biedeluue, Bencelina, Benigna, Berte, Bertha, Blissot, Blitha, Boime, Brise, Caesaria, Calla, Camilla, Ceday, Celestine, Celestria, Chloe, Chuna, Coulombe, Dameta, Dametta, Damisona, Decima, Deloys, Desdemona, Disdemona, Desiderata, Desirata, Diamanda, Diana, Dyana, Dinae, Dinah, Dolichena, Dominica, Dominy, Dorcas, Drusilla, Drueta, Durilda, Elaisse, Ellerete, Emeria, Emery, Enota, Epicelena, Esa, Eschiva, Esdeline, Estienne, Estrangia, Eugenia, Eustachia, Eustacia, Extranea, Fina, Finepopla, Fortunata, Fousafia, Gemma, Gerbaga, Germainne, Gersendis, Ginnade, Giraude, Gladuse, Golla, Helmech, Helmet, Helmeth, Helvynya, Hextilda, Hesse, Houdée, Ilene, Imedia, Italia, Jeromia, Jervaise, Jessamine, Josiane, Josina, Jourdenete, Justina, Keina, Kiena, Kemma, Kima, Kymme, Kinna, Leda, Legarda, Ligarda, Lige, Lena, Letselina, Lia, Libourc, Lictina, Lota, Maronne, Marsilia, Martine, Maxencia, Mazelina, Melodia, Melodie, Melusine, Michièle, Minna, Minnota, Mique, Mitri, Moder, Modesty, Nicia, Nycaise, Noblete, Nog, Nogga, Nogge, Norma, Olimpias, Optata, Oreute, Organa, Ottilia, Pacchild, Pechel, Pandonia, Pandwyna, Parise, Parisete, Pasques, Paulina, Pentecost, Pentecouste, Philomena, Plente, Popelina, Preciosa, Precious, Primaveira, Primeveire, Pronèle, Rametta, Roana, Roberge, Rogerete, Salerna, Sewenna, Souplice, Splendora, Sreda, Swale, Thangustella, Udelina, Udeline, Ulia, Urie, Watcelina, Wimarca, Wimarc, Ynstauncia, Ysane, Ysenda, Ysopa, Ysoria.
Medieval Character Names -- http://answers.yahoo.com
Adelaide ~ German ~ Noble; Kind
Amelia ~ German ~ Work of the Lord
Anna ~ Czech ~ Gracious
Annabelle ~ Old English ~ Gracious, Lovable Beauty
Aurelia ~ Old Roman ~ Golden
Aurora ~ Latin ~ Dawn
Avalon ~ Latin ~ Island
Bianca ~ Italian ~ Fair
Cassandra ~ Greek ~ Inflaming Men with Love
Clara ~ Latin ~ Clear
Clarice ~ Italian ~ Clear
Clemmy ~ Latin ~ Compassionate
Diana ~ Greek ~ Divine
Edie ~ Old English ~ Rich War (Edith)
Eliza ~ Hebrew ~ Oath of God
Elizabeth ~ Hebrew ~ Consecrated to God
Ella ~ Latin ~ Beautiful Light
Eloise ~ French ~ Sun
Fay ~ Old English ~ Fairy
Felicity ~ Latin ~ Happiness
Genevieve ~ French ~ Fair
Georgiana ~ Old English ~ Farmer
Grace ~ Latin ~ Grace of God
Gweneth ~ Celtic ~ Blessed
Isobel ~ Scottish ~ Consecrated to God
Jane ~ Hebrew ~ Gracious
Jemima ~ Hebrew ~ Dove
Joanna ~ Hebrew ~ God is Gracious
Julianne ~ Latin ~ Youthful
Juliet ~ French ~ Soft-haired
Kate ~ Latin ~ Pure
Lottie ~ French ~ Pretty
Lydia ~ Greek ~ Maiden from Lydia
Marian ~ Old English ~ Beloved
Matilda ~ German ~ Might
Melinda ~ Old English ~ Dark Beauty
Nora ~ Irish ~ Honor
Odilia ~ Anglo-Saxon ~ Little Wealthy One
Prudy ~ Old English ~ Prudent
Rose ~ Latin ~ Unconcious Love
Sophie ~ French ~ Wisdom
Veronica ~ Latin ~ True Image
Victoria ~ Latin ~ Victory
Violet ~ English ~ Modest
Medieval Character Names -- http://answers.yahoo.com
Adela ... an ancient name popular in medieval Europe because of the fame of a seventh-century saint
Alison ... Common in medieval times
Amelia ... Blend of two medieval names
Ava ... Medieval given names
Bliss ... Bliss and its variants date from medieval times
Cass ... Medieval and modern short form of Cassandra
Cecily ... From the medieval vernacular form of Cecilia
Christabel ... Medieval coinage. Use has been primarily literary
Christian and Christiana ... Used for women in medieval times
Claire ... founder of a Franciscan order of nuns and one of the notable saints of the medieval period
Clarice ... Medieval English and French form of the Claritia (Latin) "fame"
Clarissa ... Latin version of Clarice occasionally found in medieval documents and made famous by Samuel Richardson's 18th-century novel "Clarissa"
Clemence ... Medieval French and English form of Clementia
Colette ... Diminutive of the medieval name Colle
Constance ... Medieval form of Constantia used often in the early Christian and medieval eras
Emma ... A royal name in medieval England
Gaynor ... Medieval form of the name of Arthur's queen, Guinevere
Jay ... Also a medieval name possibly from Gaius (Latin) "happy"
Joan ... Medieval feminine version of John
Jocelyn ... Medieval male name adopted as a feminine name
Katelyn ... Kateline is a medieval English form
Katherine ... The French Cateline and English Catlyn came into wider use during the medieval period
Latisha ... A modern variant of the medieval name Letitia (Latin) "happiness"
Lauda ... Also a medieval Italian form of dramatic song.
Letitia ... Of which Lettice was the form in medieval England.
Morgan ... Morgaine and Morgayne are medieval Irish forms
Pagan ... Once a common medieval given name
Paige ... A page in medieval households was usually a young boy whose service was the first step in his training as a knight
Tristana ... In medieval legend
War of the Roses Chronology
Timeline from the book Tewkesbury 1471: The Last Yorkist Victory by Christopher Gravett, published in 2003 by Osprey Publishing.
1455
22 May: First Battle of St. Albans. Drawn contest between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists.
1459
23 September: Battle of Blore Heath. Salisbury holds off the Lancastrians.
12-13 October: Rout of Ludford. Yorkists are defeated and Richard of York, Edward, Salisbury and Warwick escape abroad.
1460
26 June: Yorkist leaders return from exile.
July: Battle of Northampton. Henry VI is captured by Yorkists.
September: Richard of York claims the crown in London.
30 December: Battle of Wakefield. Richard of York and Earl of Rutland killed.
1461
1-3 February: Battle of Mortimer's Cross. Edward defeats the Welsh Lancastrians.
17 February: Second Battle of St. Albans. The Yorkists are defeated.
1 March: Edward is proclaimed king.
28 March: Battle of Ferrybridge.
29 March: Battle of Towton.
28 June: Edward crowned in Westminster Abbey.
9 September: Edward arrives at Bristol.
30 September: Pembroke Castle surrenders to Herbert.
16 October: Jasper Tudor, the Duke of Exeter and Welsh Lancastrians defeated at Twt Hill near Caernarfon.
1464
25 April: Montagu routs Lancastrians at Hedgeley Moor.
1 May: Edward marries Elizabeth Woodville at Stony Stratford.
15 May: Battle of Hexham. Montagu decisively routs the Lancastrian.
1469
April: Robin of Redesdale's revolt.
Early June: Edward on pilgrimage in Norfolk.
4 July: Richard of Warwick takes Clarence to Calais to wed his daughter, Isabel.
5 July: Edward reaches Stamford.
18 July: Warwick and Clarence leave Canterbury and arrive outside London.
25 July: Pembroke and Devon quarrel about billets and split up.
26 July: Lancastrian rebels defeat Pembroke and Devon at Edgecote.
27 July: Pembroke and his brother are beheaded on warwick's orders.
29 July: Edward leaves Nottingham for Northampton. Hears of the disaster at Edgecote and the bulk of his men desert. Edward presses on towards London but is arrested by Archbishop Neville.
10 September: Edward seen in York.
Mid-October: Edward met by the mayor of London and reinstated.
1470
Spring: Feud between Sir Thomas Burgh and Richard, Lord Welles and Willoughby, draws Edward north.
7 March: Edward at Waltham Abbey in Essex, where he learns of the revolt.
11 March: Edward reaches Fotheringhay; he learns the enemy is marching towards Leicester.
12 March: Edward arrives at Stamford. The rebels are arrayed at Empingham. Lord Welles and Sir Thomas Dymmock executed. Battle of Lose-Cote Field; rebels flee.
20 March: Edward marches from Doncaster to York. Warwick's fleet attack a Flemish convoy off Calais.
24 March: Edward gives Warwick and Clarence four days to submit.
Early May: Warwick arrives in Seine estuary.
25 July: Betrothal of Warwick's daughter to Margaret's son at Angers Cathedral.
End of July: Pro-Neville risings in the North Riding of Yorkshire and around Carlisle.
9 September: Warwick, Clarence and the Earls of Oxford and Pembroke sail from La Hogue.
13 September: Warwick makes land, possibly in Devon or Dartmouth.
2 October: Edward sails from Kings Lynn for Holland.
1471
February: Invasion fleet assembles at Flushing.
19 February: Edward leaves for his fleet.
2 March: Edward embarks on the Antony.
11-14 March: Edward's fleet sets sail for England and lands at Ravenspur.
2 April: Edward at Warwick Castle learns that Clarence is marching to his aid from Burford.
3 April: Edward, Clarence and Gloucester reunited.
5 April: The brothers leave Coventry.
12 April: Men arrive to swell Edward's army. Richard of Warwick reaches St. Albans.
14 April: Battle of Barnet. Edward defeats and kills Warwick. Margaret lands at Weymouth.
15 April: Edward returns to London. Henry VI is returned to the Tower.
19 April: Edward sets up headquarters at Windsor.
3 May: Margaret, in Berkeley, heads for Gloucester. Rebuffed, she marches to Tewkesbury. Edward marches to Cheltenham and thence to Tredington.
4 May: Battle of Tewkesbury.
7 May: Edward marches from Tewkesbury.
12 May: Fauconberg's forces demand entry into London, but are beaten off.
13 May: Rebel attack at Kingston rebuffed.
14 May: Second assault on London beaten off and rebels routed.
21 May: Edward arrives in London. Henry VI murdered in the Tower.
1483
Edward IV dies. Accession of Edward V.
Edward V never crowned. Accession of Richard III.
1455
22 May: First Battle of St. Albans. Drawn contest between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists.
1459
23 September: Battle of Blore Heath. Salisbury holds off the Lancastrians.
12-13 October: Rout of Ludford. Yorkists are defeated and Richard of York, Edward, Salisbury and Warwick escape abroad.
1460
26 June: Yorkist leaders return from exile.
July: Battle of Northampton. Henry VI is captured by Yorkists.
September: Richard of York claims the crown in London.
30 December: Battle of Wakefield. Richard of York and Earl of Rutland killed.
1461
1-3 February: Battle of Mortimer's Cross. Edward defeats the Welsh Lancastrians.
17 February: Second Battle of St. Albans. The Yorkists are defeated.
1 March: Edward is proclaimed king.
28 March: Battle of Ferrybridge.
29 March: Battle of Towton.
28 June: Edward crowned in Westminster Abbey.
9 September: Edward arrives at Bristol.
30 September: Pembroke Castle surrenders to Herbert.
16 October: Jasper Tudor, the Duke of Exeter and Welsh Lancastrians defeated at Twt Hill near Caernarfon.
1464
25 April: Montagu routs Lancastrians at Hedgeley Moor.
1 May: Edward marries Elizabeth Woodville at Stony Stratford.
15 May: Battle of Hexham. Montagu decisively routs the Lancastrian.
1469
April: Robin of Redesdale's revolt.
Early June: Edward on pilgrimage in Norfolk.
4 July: Richard of Warwick takes Clarence to Calais to wed his daughter, Isabel.
5 July: Edward reaches Stamford.
18 July: Warwick and Clarence leave Canterbury and arrive outside London.
25 July: Pembroke and Devon quarrel about billets and split up.
26 July: Lancastrian rebels defeat Pembroke and Devon at Edgecote.
27 July: Pembroke and his brother are beheaded on warwick's orders.
29 July: Edward leaves Nottingham for Northampton. Hears of the disaster at Edgecote and the bulk of his men desert. Edward presses on towards London but is arrested by Archbishop Neville.
10 September: Edward seen in York.
Mid-October: Edward met by the mayor of London and reinstated.
1470
Spring: Feud between Sir Thomas Burgh and Richard, Lord Welles and Willoughby, draws Edward north.
7 March: Edward at Waltham Abbey in Essex, where he learns of the revolt.
11 March: Edward reaches Fotheringhay; he learns the enemy is marching towards Leicester.
12 March: Edward arrives at Stamford. The rebels are arrayed at Empingham. Lord Welles and Sir Thomas Dymmock executed. Battle of Lose-Cote Field; rebels flee.
20 March: Edward marches from Doncaster to York. Warwick's fleet attack a Flemish convoy off Calais.
24 March: Edward gives Warwick and Clarence four days to submit.
Early May: Warwick arrives in Seine estuary.
25 July: Betrothal of Warwick's daughter to Margaret's son at Angers Cathedral.
End of July: Pro-Neville risings in the North Riding of Yorkshire and around Carlisle.
9 September: Warwick, Clarence and the Earls of Oxford and Pembroke sail from La Hogue.
13 September: Warwick makes land, possibly in Devon or Dartmouth.
2 October: Edward sails from Kings Lynn for Holland.
1471
February: Invasion fleet assembles at Flushing.
19 February: Edward leaves for his fleet.
2 March: Edward embarks on the Antony.
11-14 March: Edward's fleet sets sail for England and lands at Ravenspur.
2 April: Edward at Warwick Castle learns that Clarence is marching to his aid from Burford.
3 April: Edward, Clarence and Gloucester reunited.
5 April: The brothers leave Coventry.
12 April: Men arrive to swell Edward's army. Richard of Warwick reaches St. Albans.
14 April: Battle of Barnet. Edward defeats and kills Warwick. Margaret lands at Weymouth.
15 April: Edward returns to London. Henry VI is returned to the Tower.
19 April: Edward sets up headquarters at Windsor.
3 May: Margaret, in Berkeley, heads for Gloucester. Rebuffed, she marches to Tewkesbury. Edward marches to Cheltenham and thence to Tredington.
4 May: Battle of Tewkesbury.
7 May: Edward marches from Tewkesbury.
12 May: Fauconberg's forces demand entry into London, but are beaten off.
13 May: Rebel attack at Kingston rebuffed.
14 May: Second assault on London beaten off and rebels routed.
21 May: Edward arrives in London. Henry VI murdered in the Tower.
1483
Edward IV dies. Accession of Edward V.
Edward V never crowned. Accession of Richard III.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Soundtrack Songs
If we could add music to our events and/or videos, what songs would you hear? Post the songs for our soundtrack here!
Dear Santa... Wish List
Dear Santa,
We have been good girls and boys. In order to be the best medieval reenactment group we can be, we wish to have a number of historically correct items to help us set the scene! Below is our wish list...
1) sewing kit
2) seats
3) surgical kit
4) long herald's trumpet
5) wheel barrow
6) lanterns
7) another table
8) knight's heraldry flags
9) Neville stickers
10) tent stakes
11) larger dining tent
12) solar lights
13) wash bins (for dishes)
14) WD 40
15) duct tape
16) BBQ lighters
17) fence posts
18) chains
Well, we have to admit that it's not all historically accurate but... We need it! So Santa, please help us collect these items and any others that get posted following this letter. Thank you and sincerely, the Neville Companye
We have been good girls and boys. In order to be the best medieval reenactment group we can be, we wish to have a number of historically correct items to help us set the scene! Below is our wish list...
1) sewing kit
2) seats
3) surgical kit
4) long herald's trumpet
5) wheel barrow
6) lanterns
7) another table
8) knight's heraldry flags
9) Neville stickers
10) tent stakes
11) larger dining tent
12) solar lights
13) wash bins (for dishes)
14) WD 40
15) duct tape
16) BBQ lighters
17) fence posts
18) chains
Well, we have to admit that it's not all historically accurate but... We need it! So Santa, please help us collect these items and any others that get posted following this letter. Thank you and sincerely, the Neville Companye
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