Master Robert in armour
Date and Time
Wednesday evenings, 7 – 10 pm
We practice every Wednesday, come what may.
Our average turnout is between 5-10 people. If you are coming for the first time, do drop one of the marshals an email, and we can advise you on what you should bring.
Armoured combat (Lady Katherine of Great Chesterford);
Fencing (Lady Genevieve);
Location
Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC
St. Augustine’s Hall, Cadogan Terrace, Victoria Park, E9 5EG
Corner of Victoria Park, near Cadogan Terrace.
Rail: Hackney Wick Station or Homerton Station
Bus: 388, S2, 236, 276 and 30
Transport for London bus maps for Hackey. Look for Hackney Wick map.
Car: Site is just off the A12; Cadogan Terrace intersects with A106.
AA route planner for directions from your post code
Please refer to the detailed directions on the running club’s website: select ‘Where We Are’ from the menu.
Cost
£6 per person. Concessions available, contact the Marshal.
Crash Space
Available on request for those coming from outside the shire.
If you’re coming from outside Thamesreach, please let the appropriate marshal know to expect you.
Quick Map
Links and useful stuff
The long-standing West Dragonshire Tuesday night practice is in Basingstoke, and is reachable by train and cab, or by car.
Combat Rules & Websites:
Kingdom of Drachenwald Marshals page - regulations, manuals, forms, and contact info for armoured combat, rapier, archery and equestrian marshals and participants.
Arts of War, on Insulae Draconis site – several useful articles, legacy of Sir Michael de Lacy, one of the founding members of Insulae Draconis.
For an explanation of SCA combat from a local member, see Lord Ozbeg Mangudai’s Combat page. (Not updated recently, but still good info.) His personal homepage The Mongol’s Horde includes a selection of armor and SCA combat photos.
Master Paul de Gorey’s excellent handbook Basic Armouring: A Practical Introduction to Armour Making is hosted by House Brighthelm. You won’t find a more readable and useful starter resource on this topic anywhere.
Sword Maiden – SCA website for women fighters and their supporters, written in response to….
The Armour Archive – popular forum for discussing all aspects of combat, across SCA and other reenactment groups.
