New National Living History Fayre, Nov 2012 etc

[david smith]

Have just reached provisional* agreement with Princethorpe College Warwickshire to stage Re-enactor's Markets on the same weekends as TORM so that folk get benefit of TWO markets within 3 miles of each other. Complete with CAMPING and BEER TENT and affordable stands. Inside or outside options, pitches £50 or £10 a sq. metre inside. Camping free for traders, just £5 per head per night for visitors.

PM or E-mail for details.

And, before anyone wants to start re-enacting the market wars of 2003, there are lots of traders out there who do not stand at either of the existing markets. I found 170 UK-based, goodness how many on the other side of the channel, and with free camping it becomes a very affordable market to come and stand at.

Best wishes
David

*final agreement is dependent upon TORM's dates and the College's other commitments.

[latheaxe]

Good Luck with the new venture David..I have often wondered why we dont get many traders from abroad the fayres over in France are massive...

[david smith]

Website now live at http://www.nlhf.co.uk

I'm thinking a recruitment trip to Pontoise may be required...all that lovely french food, sacrificing my body for the greater good...

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

We are also delighted to announce that for the first time at a UK re-enactor's market, the NLHF will feature STEEL MASTERY from the Ukraine.

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

Some more photos...

[Vermin]

I don't understand the reluctance of many organisers to have markets on the same weekend - I appreciate it introduces competition, but I am virtually certain to make the journey if I can visit several markets in one day

If they are separated I will have to choose

Best of luck with this



Will

[Brian la Zouche]

looking forward to this one

[david smith]

We are looking forward to welcoming a lot of old friends and having a party! That's something we could never really do at the old NLHF...

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

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[david smith]

I have been discussing the possibilities of a Longbow Archery Competition with an expert, and whilst I can't as yet make any announcement on that I can tell you what the first prize is going to be. In fact, I can (sort of) show you! It will be (suitably mounted and framed) the very first signed limited edition high quality print of this amazing drawing by Matthew Ryan, number one of all prints of this drawing, bound to become a collectors' item, already generating lots of interest over on Facebook.
Best wishes
David

Here's a photo of the drawing

[david smith]

This will also be the first UK Market for Hungarian Master Swordsmith Viktor Berbekucz, http://www.berbekuczviktor.hu/

This is a photo of his stand....

Best wishes
David

[levyarcher]

Hi Dave

Hopefully I'll be able to make this event, looking forward to it, although maybe not the camping aspect of it!

Jason
The Re-Enactor, magazine

[david smith]

Jason,

You'll be very welcome, of course - and as an archer you'll be spoilt for choice!

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

It may not be immediately possible, depends on a few things, but I am seriously considering having NO ADMISSION CHARGE for the NLHF.

What do you think?

Best wishes
David

[Brian la Zouche]

gee lemme think about that :D

[knight1066]

With NO ADMISSION fee you will certainly attract more visitors (I for one) and that may force TORM to lower their admission fee as well.......Happy days!!!!

[david smith]

Blimey!! Do you really think so?

Best wishes
David

[knight1066]

[quote="david smith"]Blimey!! Do you really think so?/quote]

Honestly NO....but free admission to your fayre will certainly get everyone who is visiting TORM to drive the 10 minute drive over to your living history fayre to check out the competition. Good luck with the enterprise and hope the event can be free admission

[david smith]

Decision made, definitely FREE ADMISSION, not just for November 2012 but for all time. The NLHF will be free entry.

News following soon about the new venue...

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

9 miles down the M45 / A45 from Ryton.

Enough INDOOR space for every re-enactment trader in the UK (and their tents!) - and they are building yet more!

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

With a thousand acres, great facilities for camping including brand new Shower block, Bar, Catering, and a Market with FREE ADMISSION, plus the location being extremely central and just a short 9 miles along the A45 / M45 to or from TORM, the National Living History Fayre would make a really good and very affordable Training Camp for group(s) with the added benefit of a great social with loads of other re-enactors....

[david smith]

Take a look at the terrific range of stuff these guys do!
http://www.arms-armor.com/
Best wishes
David

[david smith]

More Photos....

Best wishes
David

[purple peril]

I'm confused. Has it moved from Princethorpe College then?

[david smith]

Yes, it has moved to even bigger premises, without the difficulties posed by sports activities.

We are now at Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre, off the A45 next to the M45 near Dunchurch. Postally Willoughby. This is 9 miles (according to Googlemaps) from the Sports Connexion at Ryton-on-Dunsmore. At OGEC we have 1,000 acres with (currently!) 4,520 square metres of Indoor Arena, a ( subsidised ) bar, brand new Shower Block, and a venue used to playing host to huge numbers of visitors and campers.

Personally I'm delighted! Oh, and the owner jousts....

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

Just found a new toy...

Best wishes
David

[Miss Costello]

Sounds rather good to me. Any 20th century traders?
K

[david smith]

East West Trading. Plenty of room and time for others to join in too!

Best wishes
David

[david smith]

Another first - SPES Medieval Market, from Poland!

Best wishes
David

[Lady Jane Rochester]

Will there be a purveyor of sausage sarnies? If so The Rochesters will be in attendance.