On Monday we visited Audley End near Saffron Walden in Essex. We've been here plenty of times before but not for several years. This weekend they were hosting a special event "All the Kings Horses" for a Restoration period reenactment. The theme is 1670 and King Charles II has recently purchased Audley End and is hosting a horse race on his way Newmarket. The Kings Cavaliers show off their exceptional horsemanship while the Merry Monarch indulges in the fun of the Restoration period.
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| I'm thinking "Ray will love this, all curly wigs and frilly cuffs..." |
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| Ready for a charge |
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| At the canter |
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| A figure ratio that every wargamer will recognise! |
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| I've seen these guys somewhere before...? |
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| Big flags. It took skill to handle these properly, especially in high winds. |
Its a pity the weather was a bit inclement on Monday otherwise we would have stayed longer.
The cavalry look awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, I do love a curly wig or two!
ReplyDeleteMakes up for the general lack of natural hair on our heads!
DeleteAlmost makes me want to get back into Re-enactment
ReplyDeleteThose cavalry look brilliant.
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