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Jousting Joins the Football, Tennis and Cricket VAR Revolution
Jousting, England’s first national sport, is being brought bang up-to-date as English Heritage trials VAR (Video Assisted Referee) sports technology to kick off its series of jousts across England this August, the charity announced today (Wednesday 31 July).
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See some of the key things to look out for at a 15th-century joust this summer, from the knights’ elaborate armour to the fool, who provides entertainment throughout the tournament.
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Meet English Heritage's latest jouster: Olympic Champion Victoria Pendleton
Victoria Pendleton launches English Heritage’s Medieval Knights Season
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Make jousting an Olympic sport
As Team GB heads to Rio we call on you to sign our petition to help make jousting an Olympic sport.
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Learn how to joust like a medieval knight as you prepare for a summer of jousting events with English Heritage! Plus, remember our 15ft knight from 2015?
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The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. But when Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic - and frankly improbable - incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate? Destiny awaits, chivalry calls, and the quest to end all quests begins. Saddle up - things are about to get legendary. ★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny” ★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press ★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable” Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us for this most epic of quests. Come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine!
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Fighting fit: Studying the science of a jousting knight
It was England’s first national sport, a medieval spectacle that has showcased the skill of brave knights since the 11th century. But what does it take to be a jousting knight?
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Enjoy an extraordinary summer seeing our knights in action. Whether you're going to a joust or a tournament, find out about the history of knights as well as what you can expect at our events. Do you know the difference between thirteenth and fifteenth-century knights? What's a tilt rail? These questions and many others are answered below.
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Female Jousters to compete this summer
Women will join English Heritage jousts for the first time this summer, kicking off at Kenilworth Castle this weekend.