The Vikings of Bjornstad
Combat
and Living History Training 2007
Martin Williams looks a little too gleeful waiting for the next victim ... er... combatant. (Photo: Sharon Pyles) |
![]() Clare Williams handles the Living History training. |
![]() Chris, Ben, Jack and Martin get ready - mentally. |
![]() Let the games begin! How to handle a spear without real casualties. |
Chris and Ben with spears vs. Jack with sword and shield. (Photo: Douglas Sunlin) |
![]() Chris and Ben close in. (Photo: Douglas Sunlin) |
![]() Jack parries Ben's spear thrust. (Photo: Douglas Sunlin) |
![]() Ben avoids Jack's sword. (Photo: Douglas Sunlin) |
![]() Chris flanks Jack. (Photo: Douglas Sunlin) |
![]() Jack takes one for the team. (Photo: Douglas Sunlin) |
![]() The training grounds ... |
![]() Clare demonstrates putting on a wimple, with Martin assisting. |
![]() Morning at the encampment. |
![]() Hot in the sunshine, comfortable in the shade. |
![]() Tall tales around the fire. |
![]() Kay prepared some fine meals. |
![]() Night falls on the camp. (Superb photo by Douglas Sunlin!) |
For information contact
Jack Garrett at garrett@pacbell.net