ARCHER REQUIRED: Does anyone in the UK know of anyone there who has and shoots a replica of the Waterford bow? I need them for a film project this summer.I now that Jeremy Spencer made a beautiful one, but I believe he sold it ??? Jeremy - are you out there? Can you help?The one pictured below left is by the also wonderful French bowyer Robin Truchon.If you're curious why I might want one, take a look at this article on my Substack: loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/unpicking-the-bayeux-tapestry-3... See MoreSee Less
Calling Horse Archers in the UKI’m looking for 3 or 4 people who can shoot on the move (without a horse), with reasonably rapid burst shooting technique. This would be for filming sometime first half of July, on a weekday, in the Kettering area.It is for an experimental demo as part of a film about the Bayeux Tapestry. The Tapestry shows all the Norman archers shooting on the move. We also know that the Normans used combined forces – cavalry , infantry and archers.The idea is to have these infantry archers shoot on the move as they pass a line of shield targets and for the horsemen to sweep in close behind them to throw their javelins. We want to try to work out a good system of infantry archers and cavalry working effectively together. I have some ideas about this.We are simply exploring a tactic and so you do not need to be in period dress or have a period correct bow. Similarly, it matters not a jot whether you are male or female. Skill and enthusiasm are all that is required - ana nice smiley dosposition would also be a bonus. Obviously, the reason I’m asking the horse archer community is because they have the skills for rapid shooting on the move and often practice shooting whilst walking. Also they are comfortable around horses. However, if you also tick both those boxes, yet are not a horse archer, you would be equally welcome. I’m afraid it would have to be a volunteer job, though I’m sure we could pay travel expenses etc.Message me with an e-mail address if interested. ... See MoreSee Less
