October 14th, 2017
The 951st Anniversary Celebrations of the Battle
of Hastings
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Village Sign
Battle |
Plaque marking the spot of the ancient Bull Ring
Battle Abbey
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VillageSign
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Tina Greene's Battle Tapestry on display at
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Duchess of Cleveland with her hand written notes St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
Reredos
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1. Memorial Window to the men that fought at the
Battle of Hastings in 1066. Designed by Michael C. Farrar-Bell, 1984
The four Coats of Arms displayed are Normandy, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Battle Town and Battle Abbey 2. 'St Joseph and St Mary', by Alex Gibbs, 1870 3. ‘Te Deum’ in Memory of Mrs Emma Hotham d.1906, by Burlison & Grylls 4. 'Light of World' and 'The Good Shepherd' in Memory of Geraldine Dowdeswell, by James Powell & Sons, 1885 5. 'Faith, Charity and Hope' in Memory of Harris William Ticehurst d.1902 and his wife Jane d.1878, by Burlison & Grylis, 1902 |
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Tomb of Sir
Antony Browne, 1548, Knight of the Garter and Master of the King's
Horses
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Webster Coat of Arms
Patron of the Benefice St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
'The Madonna in the Chair'
by Raphael, 1514 St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
Late C12th Font in
Purbeck Marble with C15th Cover St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
John Wythines, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford and Dean
of Battle, 1615
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Robert Clere,
Dean of Battle, 1450 St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
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Replica of a C15th sword found at Battle Abbey
inscribed with the initials of Abbot Thomas Ludlow 1417-1437
St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
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Medieval Wall Paintings with scenes
from the life of St Margaret of Antioch, c.1300 St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
Coat of Arms
Motto translation 'Justice and Faith' St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
Medieval Wall Paintings with scenes
from the life of St Margaret of Antioch, c.1300 St Mary the Virgin, Battle |
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Gillian at the top of the
Battle Abbey Gatehouse |
View of Battle
Abbey School from the top of the Battle Abbey Gatehouse
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View of Battle from the top of the
Battle Abbey Gatehouse |
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Children get involved with the
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
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Musicians explain and play Medieval Instruments
at the English Heritage’s Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
‘1066 - Battle Royal’ performed by the
'Time Will Tell' theatre players
at the English Heritage’s Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
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Gillian talks to Brigadier Hugh Willing and George
Kiloh, author of
'The Brave Remembered', 2014 Battle of Hastings Reenactment, 2017 |
Peter Greene explains the Battle Tapestry to visitors
at the
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
Chas Jones explains the Battle of Fulford Tapestry
to visitors at the Battle of Hastings Reenactment
Event 2017 |
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Falconry Display at the English Heritage’s
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017
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Horse and Rider
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event, 2017 |
Helmet, Spear and Saddle
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event, 2017 |
Ridge Tent
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event, 2017 |
Viking Ship
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Norse Tent
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event, 2017 |
Gillian meets the
reenactors Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event, 2017 |
Reenactor
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Weaponry Display
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Viking Encampment
English Heritage’s Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
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Authentic Norman Haircut 1066
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
Ready for Battle
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Rvent 2017 |
Falconry Display
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
'An Arrow Escape'
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
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Medieval Market
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Medieval Market
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Viking Camp
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Medieval Market
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Medieval Dress
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
'The Go Between'
Gillian gets involved Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
Medieval Dress
Battle of Hastings Reenactment Event 2017 |
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English Heritage’s Battle of Hastings Reenactment
Event 2017
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English Heritage’s Battle of Hastings Reenactment
Event 2017
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