Medieval Living History

Recent Work

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  Sir William vs Knight MacArthur by angelfeather

  two men fighting with sticks to show the technique of medieval fighting with adding a castle in back ground

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  Montefalco Series #09 – The ancient symbol of a Falcon on a pile of rocks: “Montefalco” by Keith Richardson

  The ancient symbol of a Falcon on a pile of rocks: “Montefalco” / The symbol for Montefalco, a falcon perched on a pile of stones, has been interpreted variously over the centuries. Here it is carved in stone on the wall of an ancient community spring shelter, in the brass of a street-services cover, and embossed black-in-marble in the centre of the main piazza. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #10 – High above the narrow winding alleyways are typical Umbrian Street-lights. by Keith Richardson

  Most of a similar design, these street lights illuminate by night, Montefalco’s many narrow, winding alleyways. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #11 – Churches big and small, old and ancient. by Keith Richardson

  Italy is a country of churches. Here are some from Umbria, both large cathedral and much smaller village churches. A bell calls the faithful to prayer in each and every church. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #04 – A set of old stairs through changing light of morning, noon and dusk by Keith Richardson

  This alleyway, with its old external wooden staircase, was just around the corner from our apartment, so I photographed it often over our month there. Here we see contrasting against one another, the varying light conditions throughout a typical day. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #07 – The Ancient Craft of Making Carbon, the Carbonaio by Keith Richardson

  The skills of making charcoal, pure carbon, from tree wood, have been handed down for many generations by families of Carbonaio. One of the descendants, determined to keep the tradition alive, showed us how the mound is built and lit, then some of the product produced. The cellular structure of the wood is retained in the process, as shown in this macro. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #03 – Some very old and beautiful religious frescos from local churches. by Keith Richardson

  Some very old and beautiful religious frescos from local churches. / Montefalco churches are famous for their frescos, art lovers coming from around the world to see them. They are slowly being restored, where possible, and add colour to the otherwise dark corners of churches. The Madonna is seen regularly at street intersections, blessing travellers as they go past. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  medieval Lady - Tewksbury by dawndavies

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  The Wolf and his Lady by dawndavies

  well not a wolf exactly, but near enough for me, he would growl on camand or smile. / / /

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  Medieval Music Maker - Tewksbury by dawndavies

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  Medieval Mother - Tewksbury by dawndavies

  could not resist a shot of this lovely young mother and her 6 week old daughter, just so sweet and dressed in period costume / / /

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  Precious Moments - Tewksbury by dawndavies

  thought you would like to see the detail in this young mother headress / / /