How to Ride Side-saddle - Like a Victorian Lady
Rebecca Holland demonstrates how ladies from the late Victorian period rode side-saddle.
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Stephen Goodridge takes us through the kit and equipment of a British soldier serving in the 1880's.
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Discover the techniques used by a rat catcher in the 13th century.
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Learn why a centurion always carries a vine stick.
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Discover what Basil was really used for in early Roman times
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Learn about the unconventional ammunition used during the 13th and 14th century.
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Find out about the somewhat unconventional diagnostic techniques practiced during the 15th century.
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View the remarkable water clock and learn how time was told back in the 9th century.
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Learn all about the intricacies of roman armour, including the elaborately cut roman boot - it is incorrect to call them sandals!
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Learn where the expression ‘armed at all points’ began.
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Learn about the weapon made famous during the 100 Years’ War
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Discover the origins of the name penknife and which feather made the best pen.
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This flintlock musket was the weapon of choice used by the Duke of Wellington’s army at the Battle of Waterloo.
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Learn all the about the Hurdy Gurdy, the medieval ‘rave’ instrument.
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Learn just how dangerous it could be for the musketeer to fire this weapon.
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Learn how to wash your hands and a medieval table.
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Firing techniques of the longBodkin arrow which was commonly used during the War of the Roses.
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Rebecca Holland demonstrates how ladies from the late Victorian period rode side-saddle.
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