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- Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:47 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Making a French Line Infantry Shako, dimensions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6185
Re: Making a French Line Infantry Shako, dimensions?
Me too please. Would like a couple of cylindrical blocks.[/quote] No problem guys. I've now tasked three different people i know with this. Two from my workplace and another who runs a joinery business in the town. All of them have agreed to "have a go", so I'll see what they come back with regardi...
- Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:15 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Making a French Line Infantry Shako, dimensions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6185
Re: Making a French Line Infantry Shako, dimensions?
Hi Folks, I I've long experience with model terrain making and so forth, so pretty confident I can pull out something that is half-decent. Plus I've acquired a few of the necessary materials such as Buckram, woollen felt etc along with a local carpenter who is happy to produce a hat block for me at...
- Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:57 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: New Conquest website facebook page etc
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15574
Re: New Conquest website facebook page etc
Newbies galore at TORM today am overwelmed
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:46 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: New Conquest website facebook page etc
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15574
Re: New Conquest website facebook page etc
Busy events programme and quite a few new faces for 2015 but more welcome 

- Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:56 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Embroidery Frames - High Medieval
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5199
Re: Embroidery Frames - High Medieval
I think he is History in the making and he trade's at TORMBrendan C wrote:Thanks Nige
Do you have contact info for Simon?
Brendan
- Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:26 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Embroidery Frames - High Medieval
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5199
Re: Embroidery Frames - High Medieval
Hi Brendan
Debs got hers from Simon Dunn it's a simple one she has since seen a design for a rather complex one with a stand.
Debs got hers from Simon Dunn it's a simple one she has since seen a design for a rather complex one with a stand.
- Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:05 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: What to use.. flag making..
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2614
Re: What to use.. flag making..
Do you want to be able to wash them ?
Debs has made banners from cotton linen and silk all work it's the thinking through after made that usually influences the choice (oh and budget
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Debs has made banners from cotton linen and silk all work it's the thinking through after made that usually influences the choice (oh and budget

- Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:54 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: linen webbing for girths/surcingales
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4183
Re: linen webbing for girths/surcingales
Track down Timothy Dawson he has at least two medieval saddles and rides a lot so would probably be able to help you
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 11:05 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: New Re-enactor looking for a society to join nr Leeds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3671
Re: New Re-enactor looking for a society to join nr Leeds
Near Leeds I hope means West Yorkshire 

- Thu Feb 05, 2015 4:39 pm
- Forum: 410-1100
- Topic: Viking Age Trauma Wounds
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4236
Re: Viking Age Trauma Wounds
ExcellentMedicus Matt wrote:No drama. Sounds interesting, might see if I can get up to York a day early.
- Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:11 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: New Conquest website facebook page etc
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15574
Re: New Conquest website facebook page etc
Huntingdon is up to 8 regular attendees all new now so looking good
As we said before all welcome

As we said before all welcome
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:47 pm
- Forum: 1810-1900
- Topic: Bedding wanted!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5800
Re: Bedding wanted!
pmd you
- Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:27 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: New Conquest website facebook page etc
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15574
Re: New Conquest website facebook page etc
Hi John give us time a lot to do
Second training session took place (inside) on Thursday now I beleive they are going fortnightly 6 newbies at this one I believe onwards and upwards.

Second training session took place (inside) on Thursday now I beleive they are going fortnightly 6 newbies at this one I believe onwards and upwards.
- Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:11 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: New Conquest website facebook page etc
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15574
Re: New Conquest website facebook page etc
And now we have started monthly training in Huntingdon ( I know but it's a start), 

- Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:15 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Padded armour company
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6917
Re: Padded armour company
I recall the jack I ordered from PAC had a holiday in Scotland before it arrived in Surrey. Think that was Royal Mail. They all screw up. We have the same with deliveries which to be fair are usually a bit heavy couriers take one look at the stairs (which we successfuly carried up an industrial mac...
- Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:52 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Padded armour company
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6917
Re: Padded armour company
You may not be perfect Nigel, but IME you are pretty d@#$ed good. Thanks Alan Am wotking in the Wirrall so not at hom to verify but Debs assures me item in question was received back (in a badly dented box) unpacked checked and reposted by special delivery. We like heremes as they aren't afraid of ...
- Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:53 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Padded armour company
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6917
Re: Padded armour company
Iam guessing that this is Alan Hay ? The order was delayed slightly due to circumstances that were communicated. When ready the order was sent when we received final payment something that we unfortuantely have to insist on now due to a number of "lost" items over the last couple of years. Courier (...
- Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:02 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Looking for early medieval reenactment group near Guildford
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4389
Re: Looking for early medieval reenactment group near Guildf
Conquest South Eastern group is based in Guildford and we are in touch
Yes we are now having groups and it seems to be working

Yes we are now having groups and it seems to be working
- Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:44 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Help needed for 17C costume making!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6532
Re: Help needed for 17C costume making!
Hmm interesting which year ?
CJ pmd you hope it helps
CJ pmd you hope it helps
- Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:41 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Help needed for 17C costume making!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6532
Re: Help needed for 17C costume making!
whereabouts are you ?
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:46 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: New Conquest website facebook page etc
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15574
New Conquest website facebook page etc
Good morning
We have a brand new website Hooray hope that you enjoy it
http://www.conquestlivinghistory.co.uk/
We have a brand new website Hooray hope that you enjoy it
http://www.conquestlivinghistory.co.uk/
- Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:23 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Dyeing an Arming doublet.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6017
Re: Dyeing an Arming doublet.
What Jackie said A machine wash is limited in weight as off the top of my head you can only use two cartons of Dylon at a time which will Dye one kilo. I suspect that your garment weighs more than that. Also I'll bet they've used nylon thread which won't dye so that would be an interesting effect Pl...
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:20 pm
- Forum: Book, Film, TV & Music Reviews
- Topic: The Musketeers BBC
- Replies: 45
- Views: 16182
Re: The Musketeers BBC
Actually if you look behind the main characters there's a lot that is good
A lot reminds me of Wagner which given the location would make sense.
A lot reminds me of Wagner which given the location would make sense.
- Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:08 am
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Padded Armour - Collars
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5054
Re: Padded Armour - Collars
Re collars if youa re talking about the one's I think you mean then they are awful truly hideous. But remember some traders do not manufacture themsleves therefore they buy in and buy in what they think will sell at a good margin hence the large numbers of the same things you see at some markets. I ...
- Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:03 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Padded Armour - Collars
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5054
Re: Padded Armour - Collars
As far as I can tell as wrong as a wrong thing
Collars yes attached to Gambies evidenced as Ben says or as mentione din that well known comment by an arming doublet maker. But as a seperate piece nope not seen any evidence If it's there would love to see it and will retract the above.
Collars yes attached to Gambies evidenced as Ben says or as mentione din that well known comment by an arming doublet maker. But as a seperate piece nope not seen any evidence If it's there would love to see it and will retract the above.
- Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:55 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Patterns for Medieval soft kit.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3964
Re: Patterns for Medieval soft kit.
Plenty around in books
- Tue May 28, 2013 9:43 am
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Deborah Lough Costumes?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8132
Re: Deborah Lough Costumes?
Aplogies for non appearance on here I've ben involved with a work situation that basically involves shutting down my factory and making 40+ at least folsk redundant There are packages redy to go out and its my fault they haven;t for the reason see above. Once I've finished dealing with this then I m...
- Thu May 09, 2013 11:54 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Bannockburn 2014
- Replies: 232
- Views: 85409
Re: Bannockburn 2014
re the above oh dear
- Wed May 01, 2013 3:28 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Bannockburn 2014
- Replies: 232
- Views: 85409
Re: Bannockburn 2014
Ok positive slant what would it take to get me there No crap married to a good enforced kit guide agreed and presented with time to be achievable not talking minutae just enough to achieve "the look" Security around the site good security Weather I can cope with Sort these out and I may raise an eye...
- Wed May 01, 2013 3:25 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Bannockburn 2014
- Replies: 232
- Views: 85409
Re: Bannockburn 2014
Steam ar you impying I may have voiced an oppionion Or was it when I apaprently broke Tony Pollards handPaulMurphy wrote:Nige,
2003 or 2004, I forget which one. But I do remember the steam...
