Friday, 7 March 2014
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Monday, 3 March 2014
The Making Of My Hunting Sword.
A very close friend, Bowyer & knife maker Mark Jones is making me a hunting sword. Still a lot of work to do, but this is it so far.
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Ready to wear (1640s style): A New Soldier's Coat
Ready to wear (1640s style): A New Soldier's Coat: Last year I was lucky enough to visit the store rooms of Colchester Castle Museum and examine a coat in their collection. The coat was f...
Ready to wear (1640s style): A New Pair of Breeches
Ready to wear (1640s style): A New Pair of Breeches: The Oxford Army in 1643 were issued with suits, to include breeches and coats. I've made the coat, now here are the breeches, also ...
The Australian Mistletoe Berry. Is It Toxic?
Since making the post on the Mistletoe berries as food, I have been told that they are toxic & NOT edible. Now I have eaten these in the past, but that may not prove anything, so I would appreciate it if anyone has further information on this plant.
Thank you.
Regards, Keith.
Thank you.
Regards, Keith.
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Bush Foods For Historical Trekking. The Mistletoe.
The berries of the Australian Mistletoe are white and similar in shape to the Apple Berry, NOT round like the English Mistletoe.
Normally this plant is found high up in trees, but occasionally it can be found down at lower levels where the berries can be harvested, so worth keeping an eye open for.
Normally this plant is found high up in trees, but occasionally it can be found down at lower levels where the berries can be harvested, so worth keeping an eye open for.
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