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The north of Britain’s most popular Roman event is almost upon us once again.
The Legio Praesidiensis once again is set to visit Sewerby Hall, overlooking Bridlington in east Yorkshire. The presumed site of Praesidium, Comitatus is literally coming home, with it’s artillery and the cavalry of Equites Taifali. Hopefully between 4,000 – 5,500 people will be coming to see the shows.
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Photos of last years event can be viewed at:
http://www.comitatus.net/gallerysewerby8.html
It’s a beautiful location set within the grounds of a stately house, on a cliff side location.
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Come along and share the fun.
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Who's that beardless young man wearing your armour? :wink:
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Quote:Who's that beardless young man wearing your armour? :wink:
We don't know,but he slept in John's tent during the weekend :wink:
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Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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Yes, I do look young don't I?
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Quote:Yes, I do look young don't I?
Absolutely, it takes at least 10 years away. But, somehow, also a lot of your 'face of command'.
Why the change of image? Did you lose a bet?
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Funny you should say that. Lots of people I've met say it's taken 10 years off me. Which I suppose is not a bad thing.
And others have said I don't look as scary. Which also isn't a bad thing.
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I know what you mean. Age certainly gives a sense of experience and command. But, and you may not believe this, I don't care that much for personal grooming After six weeks of solid re-enactment I felt like a change. The house is being decorated, and I felt like a change too. It only takes seven days to grow it back. Appearance shouldn’t matter to a stoic late Roman.
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Never fear the command and the professionalism is still there. Sewerby Hall is the most popular Roman event in the north of Britain, and I suspect the UK as a whole. It's four times as big as any Roman English Heritage event for example. The shows showed continous improvement on previous years, and the new ideas worked really well. For example during the cavalry shows I carry a microphone to allow people to experience what it is like in the arena. It's hard to describe, but during the shows you can literally hear hundreds of people all draw a breath together, and expel it at the same time. The atmosphere is electric. We feed off the audience re-action, and they feed off what we're doing. It's symbiotic. And by the end of the day thousands of people understand a little more about 4th century Roman Britain. It's a magical experience.
And without a beard I get lots more kisses
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Quote:And without a beard I get lots more kisses
That's exactly what my 12-year old daughter said. And why I can't grow a beard.
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Sewerby Hall was an excellent weekend. But there are too many pictures of John on this thread - so ....... [attachment=0:3h5zd6bc]<!-- ia0 3880898812_200dc96bb3_m.jpg<!-- ia0 [/attachment:3h5zd6bc]
I am on Videmir, an ex-racehorse, representing the Hunnic or Germanic style of horse.
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It was a great show. Even with the erm interuptions on the field.
The lack of beard was a bit of a shock but I must admit it took years off you John.
I was horrified to see all the pictures of the Marius vs Ursus sparing session. I have to admit I was trying to figure out the expression on Fasta's face as he was helping with my shield though.
Maybe we should have a caption comp?
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Quote:
I was horrified to see all the pictures of the Marius vs Ursus sparing session. I have to admit I was trying to figure out the expression on Fasta's face as he was helping with my shield though.
Maybe we should have a caption comp?
Sometimes it's best not to ask the training officer what he really thinks :wink:
Fasta Ambrosius Longus
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John looks like Robson green minus the beard.... Scary
(Joke)
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Er, thank you........
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21711359@N08/sets/ has an incredible 709 photos of the event. Some are better than others
Enough of this, on to Hardwick Hall!
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I don't need to ask. I know you were simply amazed by my brilliance.
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