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More archery and more Bayeux Tapestry on today's SUBSTACK offering from 'Loades of History':loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/unpicking-the-bayeux-tapestry-4This is PART FOUR of my series of articles about some of the details in the Bayeux Tapestry. It is the second part to address the archery. In PART THREE I looked at the case for the wooden short-bow. In this installment I explore the arguments for there being composite bows in Duke William's army. I always have that uneasy St. Edmund feeling, when offering views about historical archery to fellow archers, but I think those of you who are as fascinated as I am by the story of the bow will find much to chew on here. Do please read both essays and weigh them together.Also if you haven't dipped into Substack yet, do take a look. There's a lot of very good history content there and other content that is sure to align with your other interests.If you like what you see there (I now have over a dozen articles published) do please hit the Subscribe button, - its FREE! By subscribing, it lets me know that people are interested and so encourages me to produce more content; it also means that you get notified when I publish something new. Oh - and do tell your friends! It all helps. Thanks. ... See MoreSee Less

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