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The Knights of Skirbeck in The Walks
Heritage Open Day: Medieval Knights encampment has been set up in the Walks Knights of Skirbeck are here to bring you a spectacular day of medieval military life.
10 am Call to arms. Time to enlist locals to the town militia. Encampment open for public show and tell (interactive displays of armour, weapons and talks on medieval life), opportunities to try on and take photos, also stocks for those who are misbehaving
11 am What would the town militia wear A talk on the clothing of the period
12 pm Military rest and eat. Bring a family picnic
12.30 pm Activities restart
1 pm Death of a king. Weapons & how they were used
2.30 pm Dressing of the knight
3 pm Hand-to-hand combat in the arena
10 am Call to arms. Time to enlist locals to the town militia. Encampment open for public show and tell (interactive displays of armour, weapons and talks on medieval life), opportunities to try on and take photos, also stocks for those who are misbehaving
11 am What would the town militia wear A talk on the clothing of the period
12 pm Military rest and eat. Bring a family picnic
12.30 pm Activities restart
1 pm Death of a king. Weapons & how they were used
2.30 pm Dressing of the knight
3 pm Hand-to-hand combat in the arena
Sunday 8 Sep 2024
The Walks, London Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1PE
Sun 8 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Free Entry.
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