Celebrating King Arthur
Today is the final day of a festival in Tintagel, Cornwall that celebrates the final battle of King Arthur. The festival features two mock battles which involve over 600 people. Participants train once a week all year round to learn how to use the weapons (real, but blunted) and how to defend themselves. Over 1,000 people watch the battles, one of which is a re-enactment of the final struggle between King Arthur and Mordred. There are also contests for those who want to show off their skills with swords or bows and arrows. You can read more details of the festival here and you can see the official web site of Tintagel here.
posted by Amy @ 8/06/2006 04:41:00 a.m.
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Just popped over to thank you for your kind comment Amy, and I find such an interesting blog - bonus!
Tintagel is a few miles up the road from me. Last time I was there, in March, it was a force ten gale and you could hardly see anything for through the horizontal seaspray!
It is a fascinating place, as is Glastonbury, which I find more spiritually in tune with the whole Arthurian legend.
Thanks for the compliment! I love doing this blog.
Tintagel and Glastonbury are definitely places I'd like to visit sometime.
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