Managed to get this photo, over the crowds heads, of the Kings tent with his people and protectors waiting for the battle to commence. SEE WORKSHOP, for the Kings speech.
The two day English Heritage living history event on Easter Sunday and yesterday re-enacted the siege of the castle in 1216.Families were treated to the awesome spectacle of a castle under Norman attack, as feisty Mahelt Marshall – daughter of the legendary William Marshall, England’s first Knight – prepared the Garrison of Men at Arms and archers to defy the king.Re-enactors took part in dramatic mock battles inside the castle walls, displaying their skill, agility, and strength in close combat. Other events included medieval music, children’s mock battles, stories and riddles, plus a chance to use and view the action from the newly-restored wall walk following a three-year multi-million pound restoration project.The exhibition, From Powerhouse to Poorhouse, was also open.
Framlingham Castle is a castle in the market town of Framlingham in Suffolk in England. An early motte and bailey or ringwork Norman castle was built on the Framlingham site by 1148, but this was destroyed by Henry II of England in the aftermath of the revolt of 1173-4. Its replacement, constructed by Roger Bigod, the Earl of Norfolk, was unusual for the time in having no central keep, but instead using a curtain wall with thirteen mural towers to defend the centre of the castle. Despite this, the castle was successfully taken by King John in 1216 after a short siege. By the end of the 13th century, Framlingham had become a luxurious home, surrounded by extensive parkland used for hunting.
During the 15th and 16th centuries Framlingham was at the heart of the estates of the powerful Mowbray and Howard families. Two artificial meres were built around the castle, which was expanded in fashionable brick. With a large, wealthy household to maintain, the castle purchased supplies from across England and brought in luxury goods from international markets. Extensive pleasure gardens were built within the castle and older parts redesigned to allow visitors to enjoy the resulting views. By the end of the 16th century, however, the castle fell into disrepair and after the final Howard owner, Theophilus, entered into financial difficulties the castle and the surrounding estates were sold off.
Framlingham Castle was given to Pembroke College as a philanthropic gesture in 1636, after which the internal buildings were taken down to make way for the construction of a poorhouse within the site. The castle was used in this way until 1839 when the facility was closed; the castle was then used as a drill hall and as a county court. In 1913, Pembroke College donated Framlingham to the Commissioner of Works. During the Second World War, Framlingham Castle was used by the British military as part of the regional defences against a potential German invasion. Today, Framlingham Castle is a scheduled monument and a grade I listed building, owned by English Heritage and run as a tourist attraction. Info Wiki.
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photographer_sg (4408) 2014-04-24 6:13
this is a superb colourful shot against the perfect rustic background of the wall. Even with the difficult pov, you managed to get excellent sharpness and detail. Your notes are interesting and gives us a good insight into the history of England.
thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
Nicou (124906) 2014-04-24 7:46
quelle iamge et compo cette tente et ces personnages de l'époque médiévale sueprbe compo et scène mer vielleuse iamge.
Bravo et amitié
siudzi (34113) 2014-04-24 12:23
What an interesting and original scene you have captured! The colorful tent and the outfits created extremely eye-catching visual effect. Like it! Very good clarity and sharpness made the work a top class. TFS!
pajaran (53257) 2014-04-26 3:23
Interesantan i dobar tekst o mestu, sa istorijom i opisom ...
Lep pogled na sator i ljude u tradicionalnoj nosnji iz vremena viteza ...
Dobar trenutak snimka i kontrats, lepo pokazano mesto i trenutak, lepe boje.
Dobar rad, lepo secanje na proslost.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje za vikend, srecno.
Interesting and good article about the place, with a history and description of ...
Nice view of the tent and people in traditional dress from the time of knights ...
Good time recording and kontrats, nice place and shown the moment, pretty colors.
Good work, good memories of the past.
Nice afternoon and all the best for the weekend, good luck.