Riding in the
Norman Cavalry at the Battle of Hastings
These are some advance photos of my participation in
the Battle of Hastings, 2004. On Sunday, I was given the opportunity to
ride with the Norman Cavalry.
Please CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL to see the larger
pictures. The number in ( ) tells the size of the large picture.
A warm up and practice riding in the
morning. (176kb)
Another shot of me during the practice. (181kb)
In the afternoon, fitted out with kite
shield, sword, steel-tipped spear, and chain mail shirt. (236kb)
Some other members of the Norman cavalry. (275kb)
Terafan looking quite serious before the
battle. (246kb)
Lord Andreas, carrying the papal banner
issued to William on Normandy. (218kb)
Duke William (on the right) talking to his
cavalry. (280kb)
Another angle of the assembled cavalry. (273kb)
Three cavalry skirmishers ride out to engage
the Saxon skirmishers. (328kb)
The cavalry charging the Saxons
shield wall. (128kb)
Duke William engaging a Huscarl
wielding a "Dane axe". (167kb)
More photos from the Battle of Hastings will be coming
shortly...