Dark age meet up?

**Wayland** · 21-09-2008, 15:33

Just a thought at the moment, but I have access to a "Viking Village" near York and Eric's historical thread made me wonder, how many people have some kit and would be interested in a Dark Age weekend sometime?

There would be some conditions set by the site but I have used this location before and feel that we could meet their requirements without too much difficulty.

So just for now, any interest?

Ok this is now go.

I have a date available of Friday evening 13th to Sunday 15th February. See threads from #65 onwards for final details.

**Toddy** · 21-09-2008, 16:36

I'd be interested in that one

I have suitable kit too.

cheers,
M

**morch** · 21-09-2008, 16:54

We would certainly be interested too

Dave

**decorum** · 21-09-2008, 17:06

Originally Posted by Wayland

There would be some conditions set by the site

Tentative interest - pending the ability to source (make) the kit I'd need and being allowed to use modern medical equipment.

A bit off topic, but sort of relevant(ish). I've noticed something in the pic - I thought dog-heads were (unproven) mythological beings

Exit stage left ....

**Wayland** · 21-09-2008, 17:16

Basically during open hours everything visible should be "authentic" or at least look that way.

After hours it doesn't strictly matter but it's nice to try and keep it that way as far as possible.

Medical equipment would be no problem so long as it's covered up during the day for example.

The kit is dead easy to make and I started with stuff made from blankets.

The trick is keep it simple to start off with, tunic, trousers, simple belt and footwear.

I have some spare tunics so trousers would be the priority.

General policy on site allows non authentic shoes if necessary providing they are not bright trainers or the like.

**decorum** · 21-09-2008, 17:38

The proto-type for my new footwear will be trialled at the Meet next weekend

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**Toddy** · 21-09-2008, 18:34

For basic kit we just make track suit trousers type ones from linen or wool. They pull on and have either a drawcord in the waistband, or elastic and a bit of cord hanging so it still looks right.
They take all of half an hour to sew by amachine and the stitching isn't seen.

Wayland, can I wear courrans or do I need turnshoes ?

cheers,
M

**Seagull** · 21-09-2008, 19:34

It all sounds quite interesting.

Unfortunately, I am rather "schooner rigged" for the appropriate gear ( I imagine that the prerequisites include a goatskin tent , a sheeps skull for drinking from and other exotic somethings?????)

And anyway, there can't have been too many Vikings with bi-focals.

P'raps not, then...but I wouldn't mind coming for a day visit.

Ceeg

**Wayland** · 21-09-2008, 19:47

Actually glasses are allowed for health and safety reasons.

There are buildings for shelter, drinking and eating vessels shouldn't be a problem.

Courrans are fine as far as I can tell.

**firecrest** · 21-09-2008, 20:27

So basically its like a tourist attraction where the public go round it during the day and you `stay in character` ?

**Wayland** · 21-09-2008, 22:30

Sort of.

During the week they work with schools doing education work. At the weekends it's still open to the public but it's nowhere near as busy.

You don't have to be "in character" as such but you should look the part if you are staying on site.

It's on a farming museum site and they also have a Roman fort, a Tudor farm house and a steam railway on site.

I've been working with them for years and do some maintainance on some of the buildings.

There's always bits and pieces that need fixing and mending, we could probably do a bit of that while we're there too.

**R Doull** · 22-09-2008, 00:13

I'm interested.. but have no idea what I'd need.. if I can get some names of the items of clothing I can look them up on Google or if anyone has any pictures??

also when are you looking at having it?

this kind of thing I find fasinating.. but never been able to get into it..

So yeah.. I'm up for it.. just let me know when so I can make sure I'm free

**LazySod** · 22-09-2008, 00:32

I'm very interested (dates willing), Clueless clothes wise and skint to boot, any suggestions?

**addo** · 22-09-2008, 07:16

Originally Posted by R Doull

I'm interested.. but have no idea what I'd need.. if I can get some names of the items of clothing I can look them up on Google or if anyone has any pictures??

also when are you looking at having it?

this kind of thing I find fasinating.. but never been able to get into it..

So yeah.. I'm up for it.. just let me know when so I can make sure I'm free

Same here, might be out of action untill early december though, unless theres an authentic pair of crutches knocking around.

**nickg** · 23-09-2008, 20:57

Im up for that all things bieng equal. Its early in period for me preferring 15th Century but I can get the gear together.

Cheers

Nick

**woodstock** · 24-09-2008, 00:34

Sound good to me Gary would love to give it a try

**Aragorn** · 24-09-2008, 00:53

Originally Posted by R Doull

I'm interested.. but have no idea what I'd need.. if I can get some names of the items of clothing I can look them up on Google or if anyone has any pictures??

also when are you looking at having it?

this kind of thing I find fasinating.. but never been able to get into it..

So yeah.. I'm up for it.. just let me know when so I can make sure I'm free

same here would love to attend but a bit clueless as to what i would need

**Wayland** · 24-09-2008, 15:57

Well looks like there is some interest.

Gear is pretty easy to make, I'll put some notes together. (Start checking out your local charity shops for good wool blankets.)

What sort of timing would suit people?

**R Doull** · 24-09-2008, 17:48

What sort of timing would suit people?

well the more notice I have.. the more chance I have of attending

next week I'm busy!

beyond that I can try to work things around it

(Start checking out your local charity shops for good wool blankets.)

any prefered Colours?? thickness?

**Wayland** · 24-09-2008, 17:53

Originally Posted by R Doull

well the more notice I have.. the more chance I have of attending

next week I'm busy!

beyond that I can try to work things around it

any prefered Colours?? thickness?

Colours: not too bright but you don't have to be dowdy if you don't want to.

Thickness: thinner makes clothing that hangs better, thicker makes warmer stuff.

**xylaria** · 24-09-2008, 18:16

We are well up for.

We got the ye olde peasant larper look, rather than the completley authenic saxon/dane look. All natural coloured not a pink fluffy squeeky elf in sight. Do the girlies have to wear girlie kit? i am quite happy to knock up some leannes for me and my daughter, but I need notice. i prefer to be a heathen serf than be made to wrap my hair.

**Wayland** · 24-09-2008, 18:23

Hair is not an issue, it's a Viking settlement.

Boys kit is fine for girls if it's easier.

**sam_acw** · 24-09-2008, 19:46

Are there any good books on this stuff - I can get hold of books on weaponry no problem but other bits are more difficult.
Just general interest as I doubt I'll make it over!

**Robby** · 24-09-2008, 22:34

Hrolfi the Red at your service......you could count me in depending on dates. Kit's not a problem. Mine is earlier period hiberno-norse style, would that do

Just done something similar for a week at Largs viking festival, but would love to do it in a properly built house/farmstead. I think it's a fantastic experience. It just adds so much more depth to the whole thing.

**Sniper** · 24-09-2008, 23:16

Might be up for a bit o that, again work permitting, Can I get to wear a hat with horns can I can I can I can I, oh go on go on go on. Oh ok then a fleece bunnet it'll have to be then.
Seriously if I can knock up some kit I'm certainly dead pheasant (still game).

**Wayland** · 25-09-2008, 14:11

Horned Helmets are one of the only things that will get you thrown off site, and I'll help.

There are a couple of books available if you want the real detail like this and this but they go into far more detail than you need to start with.

Basically a tunic is like a big, long sleeved tee shirt made of wool or linen and trousers cut like track suit bottoms work fine.

Tie a belt round with a bit of leather and some discreet leather boots and you should pass first inspection.

If you want to improve later on, you'll have the chance to see some better kit to give you ideas there.

**JohnC** · 25-09-2008, 14:20

What sort of dates are being thought about? I'd be interested...

**firecrest** · 25-09-2008, 18:45

What did the women wear?

**spamel** · 25-09-2008, 19:05

Originally Posted by firecrest

What did the women wear?

A skirt and bare breasted. I'll definitely be coming along!

**Gailainne** · 25-09-2008, 19:54

Originally Posted by spamel

A skirt and bare breasted. I'll definitely be coming along!

I think your thinking of the "Gor" books Spam, different planet mate. Everyone else can make up their mind whether I'm talking about the books or you

Stephen

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