Hi Erekose, I have not come across the idea that the Saxon Fyrd used the bow in substantial amounts. Would be interested in your sources as I am doing some research in this area. I have read of some uses of the bow in hunting, but that is pretty much it. Happy to be corrected. I concur with Bob. I ...

It is sorted, my credit card company was causing the unnecessary problem, but thank you for the information Ah brilliant! What a relief. I was getting a little worried that i might have made the numbers uneven. Of course, the disappointment that of not being able to make it, the undetermined future...

I will be taking the spare place, as soon as I can get the Britcon site to accept my payment

Try emailing them at:

info@bhgs.co.uk

I'm sure Tim will get it sorted out ASAP.

Can I just ask, has anyone taken up my vacant ticket for Britcon as of yet please?

I feel terrible for having to drop out again - I really have no choice- it could easily be a matter of life or death for me.

I just don't want the place to go to waste.

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-u6phBqv-4A_0nGyiOasmgiRLZQWFPrb8YbY5nLH1GXItAOFP6L4_oLwq8be_G6hoSOcbZdP-tBdDRe_RjT6x1rnf2Bj6acK2_rnPUwt2TsHtDtqg5xurHRYZLsMVbSd4Usgm--sUU01YVSsexkxnPlbII0pzSTNHi1-0QADnaWl4pciVq8Di_zrSw/s600/P1020590.jpg For more pictures of the miniatur...

Guys, I've had to pull out of Britcon (Long story short- my hospital Consultant does not want me to mix with other humans for some time yet) so there should be a spare ticket going. Maybe contact GB or Tim at the email address below: info@bhgs.co.uk> Or, failing that Eventright? Apologies to all- it...

Guys, I've had to pull out of Britcon (Long story short- my hospital Consultant does jot want me to mix with other humans for some time yet) so there should be a spare ticket going. Maybe contact GB or Tim at the email address below: info@bhgs.co.uk> Or, failing that Eventright? Apologies to all- it...

Any pics folks?

Atheling's Anglo Danes- Atheling's Anglo Danes- Second Rank And more..... Still not quite back in the rhythm of things with the brush but definitely an improvement on my output of late. The second rank of the 24 man unit of Huscarls ands Fyrd including the command figures. More pictures from variou...

Looks like I'm out with the time of year etc. Both fingers crossed behind my back for next year!

I've got a rather nice HYW English army ready to go too- just need all the rebasing to be completed (still based for WAB!)