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Primitive archery growing in Britian
Pat B:
Very cool, Mark! The construction method for the building is interesting. Isn't it called waddle and daub(sp) or something like that. And the thatched roof has a nice soft appearance. It all blends in with the surroundings...except for the high tension wires and towers. ;D Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. 8) Pat
DBernier:
Mark, how do you get the "word" out to the general public that you are doing this sort of demo. You look like you are a bit "in the country". Good job and NEVER let the homeland folks forget their heritage. Long live the long bow. ;) Cheers ;D
Dick
markinengland:
Pat,
Yes, I think the walls are basically wattle and daub onto hazel woven wicket. Shame about the few signs on the horison of the modern world.
Dick,
The places who host us do their own publicity via their web sites, local radio and news papers etc. We also publish on our own website. For us it is a chance to get together, sleep in an interesting structure, chat around the camp fire, make some stuff and also expose the public to their archery history. The have a go helps our funds and pays for insurance etc. The centre may get some extra people through the doors. We end up helping them and they help us so it works well.
Mark in England
jape:
Please post the link to your website, it is not commercial after all, and do you want just 'participants' or would you accept the support of 'honourary' members who may never get to UK again? Also, if you have a link to Steve's website you could PM me I would be grateful as I believe I once bought a bronze age recreation 'leaf sword' from him and would like to purchase a knife to match it for my collection of nasty sharp objects.
M-P:
Hi, If I ever get to Britian I'll look you folks up The inside of the round house, very much reminds me of the reconstructed Pawnee earthlodge at Pawnee Village Historical site in Kansas. Ron
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