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