LONGBOWS, LADIES AND KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOUR AT APPULDURCOME HOUSE
The sights, sounds and pungent smells of a medieval Isle of Wight have come to life, in the grounds of the ruined 18th Century Appuldurcome House in Wroxall. The shell of what was once the grandest house on the Island has been surrounded by soldiers clad in armour, brandishing longbows, men marching with pikes and peasants cooking as they did in the 15th Century. For two days, members of the Kent-based Medieval Siege Society have been camping in the grounds of the English Heritage property, staging full-on battles complete with archers and muskets. Britain’s largest re-enactment group has been bringing to life the War of the Roses and challenging visitors to archery and axe throwing competitions. The Falconry Centre was also opened to the hoards who attended the event, on the 28 and 29 July.