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Wednesday 6 July 2016

A Step Back in Time - Peterborough Heritage Weekend

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And here we are again... the Peterborough Heritage Weekend (my previous posts are here, here, here and here).  The chance to transform yourself back in time amongst the medieval architecture, the relevance of Catherine of Aragon's tomb, the centuries of history and those who made it happen.  Yes the Heritage Weekend never fails to disappoint both in rain and sun and the camera dances through the minutes clicking away and capturing more moments of time.

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My writing will be minimal in this post as I feel that the photos will speak for themselves (if you hover over the photo you will see my notes), so sit back with a slice of Bara Brith and a large mug of tea and let me take you back through history...

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

The procession begins...

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

And now a spot of music...

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

... and how about some lunch? ...

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

... and a little sit down ...

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

Katharine of Aragon, Old Scarlett and her lady in waiting were enjoying a well earned sit down too.  Here they are next to Katharine's grave which is in the Cathedral.

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

And on the opposite side, Mary Queen of Scots sat next to her first grave before she was moved to Westminster on her son's instructions.

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

Now, let's visit the Bishop's Palace...

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

The falconry display was held along with Viking camp in the Palace gardens.  Patience I found was needed for these two gorgeous birds to pose!

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

Now to look around a little more...

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

Of course there were many re-enactors who reminded me and a friend of many Monty Python scenes (I felt as though a large evil rabbit was about to attack these two!). I bet you are thinking of many scenes right now - they should really have coconut shells shouldn't they?!!

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I do hope there wasn't any real gunpowder here!

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

But just in case, there is help nearby!

A Step Back in Time at Peterborough Heritage Weekend 2016 - www.sweetbriardreams.blogspot.co.uk

And so, another year with exceptional history comes to an end.  I really love this event and the fact that it is set in surroundings that ooze 900 years of history.  Sometimes it's really hard to imagine all the history this place has seen and survived.  It goes without saying that I will be taking you back again next year so set the date and I will take you by the hand and take you through history once more.

Ok, joke's over!  You can cut me down now!!

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Have a lovely rest of week, keep dancing through it and keep smiling.


15 comments:

  1. This looks like so much fun. And the weather was on your side!
    Amalia
    xo

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  2. I joined you because I love England, and I am such a fan of English history, of England. My ancestral heritage is English and I have a Master's in English, with much of my study focusing on English literature and history, so this festival was right up my alley. Wouldn't I have loved to be there! Next year, maybe. I am amazed at the great detail and accuracy that participants go to recreate the past. Loved this post.

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  3. That was a great post, you certainly took us on a great tour back in time. Wonderful.

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  4. That looked like a pretty awesome day, love the Tudor dress

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  5. Love the period costumes! Enjoyed all your photos.

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  6. What a fabulous event bringing all that history to life.Are you never tempted to take part?

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  7. That looks like so much fun. I love the way people are dressed in every kind of period costume all together in one place. It's like history colliding again and again.

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  8. A wonderful day out, thanks for taking us along.

    Diana

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  9. Hello Chel, I always enjoy all of your awesome photos of the heritage weekend each year. Thanks for sharing so many photos and I love the ones of the gorgeous birds. Bosco and I say hello to you and Tia. Enjoy the week.
    Julie

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  10. This looks brilliant and just the kind of event I like. Wonderful costumes. X

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  11. What wonderful photos! I love the period costumes. What work that must be to find and/or make them! I love Mrs. T's menu. I think the only think I recognize is the bread pudding! LOL

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  12. It all looks very beautiful, great photos...I would have loved been there.
    Amanda xx

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  13. Looks like an amazing event, great weather too!

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