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The Erpyngham retinue give demonstrations of life during the middle part of the One Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Our backdrop is a campaign encampment belonging to Sir Thomas Erpyngham K.G. (1357-1428).

Sir Thomas Erpyngham was not just the commander of archers at the battle of Azincourt in 1415, as noted in Shakespeare’s play Henry V. He was also a politician and advisor on the Kings privi-council and confident to two kings of the late 14^th and early 15^th Century, Henry IV (1399-1413) and his son Henry V (1413-1422).
 

This period saw innovation in costume, armour, warfare, religion and politics when England was at war, not only with France, but also Scotland and Wales. It was also the time of the peasant's revolt (1381), the black death and included such battles as Crecy, Poitier and finally Azincourt in 1415.
 

During the demonstrations, examples of dance, arming-a-knight and weapons skills will be given, with practical examples of some of the mediaeval cooking. As part of the dancing the steps can be taught to encourage visitors to join in with dances such as The Horses Brawle and The Farendole.

So prepare to travel back in time with us to the late 14^th Century, the days of chivalry and nobility when the sword was not just a weapon but a symbol of justice and honour.

Each show has duration of between 20 and 30 minutes, if a longer demonstration is needed then sections can be added back-to-back permitting a flexible use of time.

Our attendance can be as small as three or as large as you require. As an example we have been asked to organised battles, for English Heritage and Military Odyssey at their sites fielding in excess of one hundred combatants.

The Erpyngham Retinue has a full public and personal liability insurance of five million pounds.

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