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"Not speaking to the main event, as I didn't spend much time there (although there are lots of really good photos -- see link below), but to a side-event that occurred.
This event was the 25th anniversary of the day that Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn was named a member of the Order of the Laurel. She wasn't actually at the event (that was done sometimes in those days), and it was felt by various friends and apprentices that she deserved a celebration, which she didn't get at the time.
So, over the span of two years of planning, a feast was planned for this event, with an attempt at authenticity for a specific period, and so on. Much thought and work went into it. A couple of months before the event, Tangwystyl was told that we were doing this, and that she could choose who to invite to the feast. I was privileged to be invited along with my wife (Aldith Angharad St. George).
Attempts were made to set up the "feasting hall" in such a way that we could not see non-period pavilions or vehicles, etc. The food was fantastic, the entertainment was entertaining, including some recitals of period stories, some songs, and dancing girls. Very nice. There are photos (see below)." -- Hirsch von Henford
It should be noted, as an historian, that the photos from June Crown by Katherine Goodpasture of the fighting were amazing, but I couldn't use all of them (too many!). If you ask her nicely, maybe she will be willing to share them with you. There are some really great action shots -- I tried to use many of them. -- Hirsch
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See photos of the feast for Tangwystyl
Description of this event (if any), taken from The Page, or from memory of at least one person who attended the event.
The West Kingdom History Website was created by and is maintained by Hirsch von Henford (mka Ken Mayer).