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  • The alb was a long white tunic reaching to the ankles and with long sleeves, made from white linen or wool. It was worn by all ranks. ...f four to five feet. Common colours were green and purple, with white, red and dark brown (referred to as black) being reserved for special days. The chas
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  • ...worn just as it is across Europe. It is worn loosely draped over the head and wrapped around the shoulders whilst leaving the neck showing. The hood like ...else with tight sleeves to the wrist. Neck-holes are either round or oval, and can have a keyhole opening. Decoration, in the form of facings, silk strips
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  • ...idery, silk strips or tablet weave, can be applied to the cuffs, neck-hole and around the hem of the skirt. Tunics are usually made from wool but can also ...facing to the hem of the tunic’s skirt. The Norman style of split front and rear shirt is also common.
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  • Weapons and armour are generally plain and utilitarian being mass produced. The first crusade at the end of the 11th c ...ither at the elbow or at the wrist. Mail shirts also have an integral hood and some warriors in addition wear mail leg protection.
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  • [[File:L-G-SharpSeax-GA.jpg|left|thumb|300px|A Seax and Sheath]] ...bly really belongs to the pre-Viking period. They have only one sharp edge and a thick reverse edge.<br>
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  • ...ings, embroidery, silk strips or tablet weave, can be applied to the cuffs and neck-hole. Embroidery is sometimes applied to the tunic’s skirt but never ...coverings, if worn at all, should be tight to the leg and are usually hose and braies or more rarely trousers. Leg wraps can also be worn. These are long
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  • ...s worn tight to the forearm and wrist. Neck-holes are either round or oval and often have a keyhole opening. Most tunics are undecorated. Many men cover their hair with either a linen coif. Straw hats and hoods are also worn by working men.
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  • ...of the axe relatively cheap. The hafts of the smaller axes were between 60 and 95cm (2' - 3') long with a blade about 7.5 - 15cm (3" - 6") wide. One speci ...disarm a man wielding an axe by catching the axe where is joins the shaft and sweeping it out of the hand of the wielder.
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  • Although weapons and armour evolved considerably over Regia’s period of interest the following ...den round shield is the primary form of defence, faced in leather or cloth and with an iron boss covering the centre grip. Additional weapons could includ
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  • Weapons and armour are generally plain and utilitarian being mass produced. The third crusade at the end of the 12th c ...body including mailed mittens and foot covers. They wear full-faced helms and carry either a kite or heater shaped shield. Some are starting to wear simp
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  • ...orum owns a permanent site. Situated about sixty miles from central London and in a patch of secluded woodland near Canterbury in Kent. We are constructin ...see is the result of many long hours of research, discussion, supposition and the practical application of skills with which our ancestors would have fel
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  • |SubCategory= Frisians and Carolingians <!-- e.g. Crafts --> ==Frisian and Carolingian Men==
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  • ...worn just as it is across Europe. It is worn loosely draped over the head and wrapped around the shoulders whilst leaving the neck showing. The hood like ...else with tight sleeves to the wrist. Neck-holes are either round or oval, and can have a keyhole opening. Decoration, in the form of facings, silk strips
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  • |SubCategory= Frisians and Carolingians <!-- e.g. Crafts --> ==Frisian and Carolingian Warriors==
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  • ...Interestingly enough, feathers from the left wing fit the right hand best, and vice versa. Soak the feather in hot water until it is soft, harden it by pu ...best way to do this is to place the point of the knife inside the barrel, and lever the knife blade gently upwards, releasing pressure as soon as a crack
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  • ...ors it has a broad blade with a cutting edge of about 22 - 45cm (9" - 18") and a long wooden ash haft some 1.2 - 1.5m (4' - 5' long).<br> ...xe prevents the Huscarl from standing close to any of his fellow huscarls, and this may well lead to trouble for him from any thrown javelin, however, the
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  • ...Worn with an open wimple the barbette is a tight band worn under the chin and tied to the top of the head. ...ight bodice and a lot of fabric in the skirt. Most dresses are undecorated and dresses with loose or bliaut style sleeves would have appeared very old fas
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  • ...watch out for potential damage to wargear which could pose a safety issue, and keep an eye on wargear authenticity for public facing shows.
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  • ...would appear that the sword belt (or baldric) is worn inside the hauberk, and that the sword is placed into the scabbard via a small slit in the hauberk ...houlders is not increased nearly as significantly as I would have thought, and that the hauberk actually sits more comfortably on the shoulders.
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  • ...can be found in books or on the internet are based on out of date concepts and theories. Please be careful before you use any of these to base your kit on No items found only from Gotland unless representing a character from Gotland and wearing 100% accurate Gotland kit.
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  • |SubCategory= Frisians and Carolingians <!-- e.g. Crafts --> == Frisians and Carolingians ==
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  • ...ere hung from the waist by these type of cords. Useful for drawing up bags and purses, garments were laced up with cords or 'chains' as they were termed. ...squared proportions. You can keep on knotting threads almost indefinitely, and with a thick thread, the cord formed is very strong. The method of knotting
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  • *Sharing published research from journals and websites ...the main website], if you recreate any of them here, inform the webmaster and he'll archive the old ones.
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  • ==Trousers, Hose and Brais==
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  • ...d Scotland, Ireland and England. It also includes those people from Sweden and the rest of the Baltic area, although it is hoped that members would choose
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  • ==Writing and Illumination==
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  • Regia Anglourm maintains a number of public and private members only Facebook Groups. Members of Regia who are interested i *Regia members info - Group Leaders put in a request to add a member and an admin will approve
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  • ...t interpretations of what can be very scant evidence. They are chaired by, and report to, the Authenticity Officer, who has to balance the weight of evide
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  • <big>'''Viking invasion and settlement. King Alfred and the Danelaw.'''</big><br>
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  • ...ow to use the spear, the axe, the sword and the mace in a safe, impressive and effective manner. They are also entrusted with a small ink stamp, whereby a
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  • [[Help:Pages]] explains the different types of pages and has wizards to help you create new ones. [[Help:Links]] explains the Regiapædia link templates and also how to add links to wikitext.
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  • ...e shape, with a hole for the head at the point. It is worn like a poncho, and should reach mid-calf when worn loose. Angevin Cloaks are worn on the shoulders and are clasped at the front with a chain. Angevin Cloaks can be lined in a dif
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  • ...ave been of sombre colours. The term rift is often used of nun's clothing, and came to stand for the religious life, much as we may speak of a woman 'taki
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  • |SubCategory= Frisians and Carolingians <!-- e.g. Crafts --> |SubCategory= Frisians and Carolingians <!-- e.g. Crafts -->
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  • |SubCategory= Religion and the Church<!-- e.g. Crafts --> |SubCategory= Religion and the Church<!-- e.g. Crafts -->
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  • |SubCategory= Crafts and Everyday Life<!-- e.g. Crafts --> |SubCategory= Crafts and Everyday Life<!-- e.g. Crafts -->
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  • |SubCategory= Weapons and Warfare<!-- e.g. Crafts --> |SubCategory= Weapons and Warfare<!-- e.g. Crafts -->
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  • File:Lamell02.gif
    Lamellar armour showing overlap at sides and with the addition of chest and shoulder straps, by Roland Williamson
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  • File:C-coal02.gif
    b) Charcoal and twigs used to start fire; c) More charcoal added and clamp capped off
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  • File:Walls.gif
    Various types and methods of cladding and infill of Anglo-Saxon wooden buildings
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  • This category contains all the sites menu pages and navigation images.
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  • <big>'''Norman England and the Crusades. The Anarchy.'''</big>
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  • ''For other stave made items see [[Regia Butter-churns|Butter-churns]] and [[Regia Bowls|Bowls]]''<br>
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  • ...disarm a man wielding an axe by catching the axe where is joins the shaft and sweeping it out of the hand of the wielder.<br>
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  • <big>'''The Angevins. King Richard and King John.'''</big>
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  • ...thing that is acceptable throughout Regia Anglorum’s periods of interest and for all the ethnic groupings that we portray. All members should have a se
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  • ...xception of the Clergy who wear [[Ecclesiastical]] garments. Both [[RICH]] and [[POOR]] alike, generally have the same garments throughout our period.
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  • ...xception of the Clergy who wear [[Ecclesiastical]] garments. Both [[RICH]] and [[POOR]] alike, generally have the same garments throughout our period.
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  • ## Auto add the Top and Bottom templates to any new page
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  • ''For other stave made items see [[Regia Butter-churns|Butter-churns]] and [[Regia Bowls|Bowls]]''<br>
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  • ''For other styles of outer clothing worn by women see [[Women's Cloaks and Coats]]''<br>
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  • ...xception of the Clergy who wear [[Ecclesiastical]] garments. Both [[RICH]] and [[POOR]] alike, generally have the same garments throughout our period.
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  • ...xception of the Clergy who wear [[Ecclesiastical]] garments. Both [[RICH]] and [[POOR]] alike, generally have the same garments throughout our period.
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  • <li>Health and Safety Coordinator (HSC)</li>
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  • #REDIRECT [[Frisians and Carolingians]]
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  • #Redirect [[Topic: Religion and the Church]]
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  • #Redirect [[Topic: Weapons and Warfare]]
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  • #Redirect [[Topic: Crafts and Everyday Life]]
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  • File:BoneSpoonandAppleCorer2.jpg
    A copy of a bone spoon found in Winchester and an apple corer. The latter could also be a cheese tester or sampler. By Rol
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  • File:C-coal03.gif
    The clamp is finally lit and we can rest for a bit
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  • File:EdKilnCup.jpg
    ...inding of oxygen to the minerals in the clay making the pot pale in colour,and darker where oxygen was excluded
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  • File:Oven2.gif
    Raking out the hot ashes and fire from the oven. By Colin Levick.
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  • File:Quill3.gif
    ...best way to do this is to place the point of the knife inside the barrel, and lever the knife blade gently upwards, releasing pressure as soon as a crack
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  • File:Quill4.gif
    Slice a scoop from the underside of the pen, to about half its diameter, and centred on the slit.
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  • File:Bonepin.gif
    Typical Viking age bone cloak pin and bone handled knife. By Ben Levick
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  • File:Gamesmen.gif
    Viking age gaming pieces made of bone and antler. By Ben Levick.
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  • File:Fishin01.gif
    Open-eye and spade-ended hooks from the 10th century from the British Museum
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  • File:Fishin03.gif
    Methods of long-lining, both from shore and from small fishing vessels
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  • File:Fishin02.gif
    Suggested arrangement of terminal trace using bored stone, nettle-hemp line and barbed iron hook
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  • File:Glass.gif
    Early Viking glass drinking vessels were largely conical, and about 120mm or 5 inches high, developing into the bag-beaker style later on
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  • File:Hall03.gif
    The same building as Hall02.gif now clad and roofed with thatch
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  • File:Sfb02.gif
    The frames and floor in the sunken featured building
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  • File:Sfb03.gif
    The 'sunken featured building' clad and thatched.
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  • File:Fish1.gif
    Top to Bottom herring, salmon, eel and perch
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  • File:Madder.gif
    Madder (produces many hues of red, brown and orange). By Colin Levick.
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  • #REDIRECT [[Bone and Antler Working]]
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  • #REDIRECT [[Glass and Amber Working]]
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  • #REDIRECT [[Writing and Painting]]
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  • #REDIRECT [[Hunting and Fishing]]
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