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Main => The Campaign => Topic started by: Sir Gerard de Rodes on 2011-07-15, 20:04:23
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I`m just going to throw this out there as a suggestion.
For the 600th year aniversary the Agincourt alliance are planning a massive event.
That gives you 4 years to save up and get yourselves over to Europe for one of the biggest medieval aniversary events of our generation ( not just my opinion).
Myself and The Freemen of Gwent would like to extend an invite to you all to be our guests at this prestigious occasion.
Please give this some serious consideration and start getting your 1415 kit together ;)
On a personal note, I would be more than happy to receive any Modern Chivalry members who would like to attend Agincourt in the seasons preceding 2015.
http://www.azincourt-alliance.org.uk/ (http://www.azincourt-alliance.org.uk/)
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm heheeh do i have to have another reason to make another kit?
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hmmm I wonder if my love would consider a trip to Europe a suitable 26th wedding anniversary present! ;)
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Well Sir Wolf and Sir Brian, do either of you need any more reason lol ;)
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I will begin work as soon as I complete my current reenacting kits. I think I might have enough time to save up money for the trip and to complete a kit for that time.
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That would be amazing. I wonder if I'll have the finances for it.
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I am already planning on getting there. I am working on a ton of research on Agincourt; as far as I have seen most people really don't do Agincourt specific kits they normally just wear later War of the Roses kits at Agincourt events. I hope to publish stuff this winter but maybe more in the spring next year. I am putting together guides for men's clothing using only English and French sources from 1405-1415 and there a surprising amount of manuscripts form that era.
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I am already planning on getting there. I am working on a ton of research on Agincourt; as far as I have seen most people really don't do Agincourt specific kits they normally just wear later War of the Roses kits at Agincourt events. I hope to publish stuff this winter but maybe more in the spring next year. I am putting together guides for men's clothing using only English and French sources from 1405-1415 and there a surprising amount of manuscripts form that era.
Yes James, up untill recent years the organisers have relaxed the authenticity of kit a little, to garantee good combatent attendance numbers. Every year they request that people try their best to bring and use kit that pre dates 1415. After all it`s not hard to get hold of late 14th/early 15th century kit, it`s just a little expensive isn`t it ::). Hopefully by 2015 they might have a good amount of authentic armour etc on the field. ;)
I look forward to seeing your findings.
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I have a question about doing combat there, would one be able to come from another country and do combat or will we need to have been tested in some way ahead of time? I did Hastings in 2006 and we trained with Brits who came to America ahead of time and we tested at American events and got on the roll books the year before the big one.
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James, if I`m not mistaken, was it you that published a write up about your experiences at Hastings somewhere??
A very good question. I would suggest you look through the Azincourt Alliance web site (English version) thoroughly.
I`m sure a quick e-mail to the Azincourt Alliance wouldn`t be a bad thing. They are all very friendly and helpfull.
For a start, if you were to go over as an individual then you would be expected to have public liability insurance to a minimum of 5million pounds.
As far as combat is concerned, they tend to follow the E.M.A. guide lines. If you are not familliar with these, a run down can be found on the Azincourt Alliance web site in the "safety" section.
If you took part at Hastings then at least you have a little experience with european re-enactment fighting styles. Although after saying that, the guys on the continent go in much harder than some of us in the U.K. lol.
By far the best way would be to join in with a group as their guest and try to get to meet up with them at least a few days before the event. This way you will be under their insurance and should get the chance for a little instruction/preperation.
Our group usually muster the weekend before at Chepstow Castle (South Wales) and travel over to our site at Azincourt about 4/5days before the event. So getting the chance for a bit of sight seeing over there.
Hope this is of some help. Please feel free to contact me with any more queeries.
G.
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I do have a write up of my experience at Hastings online with information on clothing attached to the bottom. Been meaning to go back and revise it for a while now; I have way more info on clothing.
I will look around at the info on the site and send off some emails to the host group then.
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COUNT ME IN. Kit will be complete and passports obtained...if others are serious about going, maybe we could explore a package with a group rate, thereby making it more affordable for all involved? Just an idea...but I'm going nonetheless. Just emailed the wife w/the particulars!
I look forward to meeting you then Sir Gerard, if not before. :)
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You are more than welcome Sir William.
I also look forward to it ;)
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james, would like to see what you write up too. hmmmm 2015.... the kids would be older, make a nice trip over seas hmmmmmmmmmmmm heheheheh doubtful it will happen, but i can dream cant i?
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What is life but a dream half-formed?
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Come on Chuck start planning now! Two weeks in France with a two day detour! I am likely to have kids by then too but it won't stop Kim and I from going.
I wonder what are France's rules on reenactment swords since I will be flying in. I know the English have made things much harder since I was there in 06.
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Maybe Sir Gerard would be amenable to us shipping him our tourney swords prior to embarking on travel? That way you needn't deal with a potentially sticky situation at the airport, no muss no fuss. Just an idea, apologies to Sir Gerard for volunteering him prematurely. :)
Then there's the whole harness...will you gents be checking luggage? I'm leery of doing so...my luck being what it is, they could lose the whole shebang and I'll be stuck running around in my smallclothes. lol
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I'm leery of doing so...my luck being what it is, they could lose the whole shebang and I'll be stuck running around in my smallclothes.
Boxers or brais? ;D
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Then there's the whole harness...will you gents be checking luggage? I'm leery of doing so...my luck being what it is, they could lose the whole shebang and I'll be stuck running around in my smallclothes. lol
For Hastings I had my sword, maille, and helmet along with my reenactment clothing in one bag. Shield I checked separately (was free in 06). My wife and I shared a bag with modern clothing and she had another all to herself :D.
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I'm leery of doing so...my luck being what it is, they could lose the whole shebang and I'll be stuck running around in my smallclothes.
Boxers or brais? ;D
Across the pond? Braies, most definitely. ;)
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Maybe Sir Gerard would be amenable to us shipping him our tourney swords prior to embarking on travel? That way you needn't deal with a potentially sticky situation at the airport, no muss no fuss. Just an idea, apologies to Sir Gerard for volunteering him prematurely. :)
Then there's the whole harness...will you gents be checking luggage? I'm leery of doing so...my luck being what it is, they could lose the whole shebang and I'll be stuck running around in my smallclothes. lol
Of course I am more than happy to help out in any way that I can.
I`m not too sure how the whole transporting of weapons and kit works from accross the pond but going from the UK to the continent isn`t a problem as long as you declare it and the reason for it`s transportation when you book tickets etc.
If you want I can look into this further but things can change so much over the next couple of years.
G.
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No rush, Sir Gerard...as you say, a lot can change over a few years so we can wait til we're closer to the mark.
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Well gentlemen the clock is ticking down to the big event.
Lady Joanne, the troublesome Caralee and I are attending this event in 2013 as a warm up for the big one in 2015. If any of you find you have the funds ( and the permission from the wives) please feel free to accept our offer of accommodation and transport for this event.
I will of course keep you posted how it all goes and look forward to seeing a couple of you in the next few years ;)
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I'm quite tapped out for extensive travel due to Days of Knights expenditures, but I look forward to the updates and perhaps ... pictures? :) Have a great time!
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I don't think I'll be able to do it, but I'm saving my coin now for this trip; Sir Gerard, take many pictures, drink a lot of mead and ale, eat lots of food and enjoy yourselves! We look forward to details!
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Just to inform any brethren who are interested, the date for the 600th anniversary event has now been set for the 24th to the 26th July 2015.
We will be traveling over to Agincourt on the Thursday 23rd, helping set up, taking part in the event for the weekend. After that we are traveling to Belgium and spending the week holidaying and getting ready to take part in a tourney the following weekend.
Web sites for Agincourt can be found here;
http://www.azincourt2015.info/ (http://www.azincourt2015.info/)
The site in Belgium is here;
http://www.kadow.co.uk/index.php/portfolio/archived-projects/walraversijde-museum-medieval-village/ (http://www.kadow.co.uk/index.php/portfolio/archived-projects/walraversijde-museum-medieval-village/)
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Now I see this! I'm going to have to wait for the 650th anniversary :'(
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Just to inform any brethren who are interested, the date for the 600th anniversary event has now been set for the 24th to the 26th July 2015.
We will be traveling over to Agincourt on the Thursday 23rd, helping set up, taking part in the event for the weekend. After that we are traveling to Belgium and spending the week holidaying and getting ready to take part in a tourney the following weekend.
Web sites for Agincourt can be found here;
http://www.azincourt2015.info/ (http://www.azincourt2015.info/)
The site in Belgium is here;
http://www.kadow.co.uk/index.php/portfolio/archived-projects/walraversijde-museum-medieval-village/ (http://www.kadow.co.uk/index.php/portfolio/archived-projects/walraversijde-museum-medieval-village/)
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So very sorry to miss this event. I know you will have enough fun for all of us that cannot make it! :)
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Just to inform any brethren who are interested, the date for the 600th anniversary event has now been set for the 24th to the 26th July 2015.
We will be traveling over to Agincourt on the Thursday 23rd, helping set up, taking part in the event for the weekend. After that we are traveling to Belgium and spending the week holidaying and getting ready to take part in a tourney the following weekend.
Web sites for Agincourt can be found here;
http://www.azincourt2015.info/ (http://www.azincourt2015.info/)
The site in Belgium is here;
http://www.kadow.co.uk/index.php/portfolio/archived-projects/walraversijde-museum-medieval-village/ (http://www.kadow.co.uk/index.php/portfolio/archived-projects/walraversijde-museum-medieval-village/)
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There's a chance I may be able to swing this. Several folks from La Belle and DoK will be going. Believe it or not my wife is pushing to go to this as well! :) It's just very hard for me to make plans over a year out, but I will work towards this!
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Is there going to be another one of these celebrations? Because I would be interested in going to the next one, even if it is 100 years :)
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Is there going to be another one of these celebrations? Because I would be interested in going to the next one, even if it is 100 years :)
No, there will not be another 600th anniversary of Agincourt :)
But yes, I think there's at least some sort of event every year, but the 600th anniversary is going to be the biggie.
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Is there going to be another one of these celebrations? Because I would be interested in going to the next one, even if it is 100 years :)
No, there will not be another 600th anniversary of Agincourt :)
But yes, I think there's at least some sort of event every year, but the 600th anniversary is going to be the biggie.
Wow that really sucks... If only I joined the order 4 years ago and was older... Oh well, can't do everything in life. Hope you guys have fun, remember to bring back a souvenir :)
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Well if Sir Ian can afford to get one of those helos of his & manage to not go AWOL, I think we can plan a trip. :) Just a thought.
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Well if Sir Ian can afford to get one of those helos of his & manage to not go AWOL, I think we can plan a trip. :) Just a thought.
Just find me a helo that can cross the pond and we'll make this happen :)
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Well if Sir Ian can afford to get one of those helos of his & manage to not go AWOL, I think we can plan a trip. :) Just a thought.
Just find me a helo that can cross the pond and we'll make this happen :)
Maybe if we make several stopping points on BP oil platforms on a northern route .. Or perhaps a pitstop in Bermuda. :)
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Can't we just load it up with a crap-ton of drop-tanks? Range can be extended indefinitely this way, right? :)
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Sir G,
Do you have a good point of contact on your side of the pond? We have several reenactment groups here that have been trying to get organized but can't get responses from anyone in the UK or France. A lot of the big American groups are starting to get cold feet.
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I had orginally planned on this. I even reserved rooms at a nearby B&B. However, after considering it, decided not to do the reenactment. It is to be held in July, instead of the original date in October. That is the high season when travel is most expensive. Plus, if you go to Europe you need to stay and see the sights. I don't want to lug all my reenactment gear around for 2 weeks. What me and the Mrs have decided to do it go in late Sept/early Oct and visit the battlefield near the time of the actual anniversry and visit other sites, medieval and otherwise, in France and Germany. Maybe a Rhein River cruise too.
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I had orginally planned on this. I even reserved rooms at a nearby B&B. However, after considering it, decided not to do the reenactment. It is to be held in July, instead of the original date in October. That is the high season when travel is most expensive. Plus, if you go to Europe you need to stay and see the sights. I don't want to lug all my reenactment gear around for 2 weeks. What me and the Mrs have decided to do it go in late Sept/early Oct and visit the battlefield near the time of the actual anniversry and visit other sites, medieval and otherwise, in France and Germany. Maybe a Rhein River cruise too.
Hmmm an anniversary that's not on the anniversary?
M'lady would never tolerate that!
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Rumor has it the French decided on July for the big anniversary reenactment because not only is it in the summer for holiday goers, but Agincourt of course commemorates a major defeat for them... so maybe there's a sore spot there still?? ;)