Spencer and his young lady friend
Adrian trying to keep the campfire smoke out of his face
Anthony perplexed at what he sees in front of him
We're probably singing something crude Maybe something about a Oneskin or a Twoskin ?
The History teacher about to sneeze
Waking up in places like this is one reason I love this hobby so much
It won't be long until the public are in, so get some quick photos
Before the public get in, before the event, there's sights like this to wonder at.
Tutbury Castle before the storm
The folly at Tutbury Castle
After the public had gone home, and before Storm Katie we were invited given a tour around the castle
Spencer showing his morning lunge exercises
I'm an angel ... honest
I'm struggling to caption this, I think Jo had just thrown her head back, if not heaven only knows
Kof, looking very ginger
Lenette appreciating its fine bouquet and tang on the tongue.
Phil, completely oblivious to the demon plotting his demise to his right
... well they both have fruit in mum...
winding down after a great show
a well deserved rest after the first day
Trouble comes in twos
Tutbury Castle before the storm
The FABULOUS Kof
Tutbury Castle before the storm
Chlöe celebrating with an "Fruit Juice"
Tutbury Castle before the storm
Alex proposes we add a green knight to the tournament
Tutbury Castle before the storm
Looking out over the surrounding countryside before Storm Katie hits
Tutbury Castle after the storm
Looking out over the surrounding countryside AFTER Storm Katie hits
Bosworth - Lord Harrington's Camp
the BBQ begins
It needs more oil Dan, the flames aren't big enough
Anyone else salivating right now ?
what could possibly go wrong
deep in thought
there's two of you, I have two swords, bring it on !
one second boys, slight technical hitch, one sword is broken
The Harrington Companye, entertain Myal Pyper, showing medieval musicians some "real" dancing.... ISH
There was a fireplace, it seemed rude not to gather round it
putting the old fireplace to use once more
the warm glow of fire, candlelight and ...alcohol
one of our superheros exploring the castle before the public arrive
four hundred and seventy two, four hundred and seventy three, four hundred and seventy four...
Daddy, what begins with come here and ends with OW ?
The public have all gone home, the absolute bliss of the ice cream van staying open for 15 minutes after the public leave is shown here on these faces
Mike, out of medieval wool in seconds and into a black t-shirt in the sun, at least he has an ice cream
Fire family and friends
people are now wondering what i'm doing behind them with a torch, they'll get used to it.
look top left, even the stars are making an appearance
there's probably at least two bottles being passed round the camp fire at this point
Sunset on the ramparts, public gone, time to watch the sun go down and raise a drink to those no longer with us
Lee here (looking wistfully out at something) was not responsible for the graffiti etched in these walls
An amazing sunset from the ramparts of Kenilworth castle, the horses from the Medieval Joust on the hill opposite
Who me ?
Mead, available from all good English Heritage shops. as drunk by Kof
Pete - I'm going to kill Matt for taking this photo Jo - I know, I'm going to watch :)
Sam is not doing what you think he's doing, he's just taking in the absolutely stunning view.
James has noticed me, I must learn to set up camera quieter.
The Harrington Companye are now more used to me wandering around with a light doing random things
only one fire? lets get another one going !
A really clear night, so time for some practice
Billy Smart's Circus Tent takes pride of place against the wonderful backdrop afforded by the clear night sky
Most of the Harrington Companye were in the party tent, I took the opportunity to capture this, obviously I rejoined the drinking after.
The Harrington Companye "party tent" with assorted pavaises underneath a clear night sky
you can see why Ed Sheeran wrote a song about this place, it's amazing here, even the torrential rain didn't dampen our view of the place
Milky Way and some satellites visible over Framlingham Castle
having my family around me doing a hobby we love, entertain and educate the public, getting to stay in amazing places that the public don't get to, see wonderful sights, sit round camp fires, drink and sing Then do it again the next day.