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Westminster Abbey's "carpet of stone" revealed

1201 CE to 1300 CE | Architecture and Construction | English | Guardian | Places of Worship
A two-year restoration project has revealed the breathtaking details of a medieval mosaic pavement, depicting the end of the world, in the floor of London's Westminster Abbey. The floor was originally constructed in the 1260s by Henry III>

Pictures from Northshield's 35th Anniversary Celebration & Educational Collegium

Arts and Sciences | Northshield | Photo Album
Viscountess Elashava bas Riva shares photos and a report from the recent 35th Anniversary Celebration in the Barony of Jararvellir in the Kingdom of Northshield.

[ANT] July Coronation

An Tir | Martial Activities | SCA Royalty
2008/07/18 - 18:00
2008/07/20 - 12:00
US/Pacific

The Barony of Wastekeep welcomes you to the An Tir July Coronation.

Merchants:
To reserve your pavilion on the eric please contact HL Mairghead at mkimber@charter.net. with the size of your pavilion with guide wires also please.

Site information.

  • No driving on the grass.
  • Propane fires only.
  • Pets are welcomed! All animal waste or damage is the sole responsibility of the owner.

Barony of Wastekeep (Kennewick, Washington)

[MER] July Feast

Arts and Sciences | Martial Activities | Meridies | Performing Arts
2008/07/11 - 17:00
2008/07/13 - 10:00
US/Central

The Shire of Thorngill presents July Feast July 11 - July 13, 2008

Camp Meadowbrook: 2344 County Road 747 Cullman, AL 35055

Come join us for some great fighting , interesting classes, and great food. Fighting ‘cause our guys love to beat on others! Classes, ‘cause we all like to learn knew things or old things! And Food, because you know Thorngill loves to cook and eat and feed others! Friday night we will a chance to relax and socialize. Feel free to bring needle-work, music makers and story telling to enjoy or entertain others or possibly both.


Shire of Thorngill (Cullman, Alabama)

[GLE] It's the End of the World

Arts and Sciences | Asian Indian | Gleann Abhann | Martial Activities
2008/06/27 - 18:00
2008/06/29 - 12:00
US/Central

Well, almost. If the cutoff date for the SCA is 1600, let's party like it's 1599 (will the Prince be there?). The Barony of Small Gray Bear and the proto-Canton of Southtower bring you Bombay 1599: a relaxing weekend of fun, food, and frolic.

Enjoy a weekend of fighting heavy weapons and rapier), Live Weapons, A&S (populace judged: NO documentation required), and lots of food. The Barony's own Kat the Strange is offering up an Indian "street feast" that you can eat with your hands, including Tali machli (fried fish), baigan pakora (battered & fried eggplant), fresh onion chutney, chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, shami kebab, fried bananas and much more. No, sorry... peanut butter will not be available for the fried bananas (we DON'T want to have to call Doctor Bombay).


Barony of Small Gray Bear (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)

[LOC] Inter College War

Arts and Sciences | Lochac | Martial Activities
2008/07/10 - 17:00
2008/07/14 - 12:00
Australia/Canberra

Inter College war is an annual event where the various university SCA groups (colleges) compete with each other to determine which is the best college. The competitions usually take the form of a mix of combat and arts & sciences.

When is college war?
5pm Thursday 10th July to Midday Monday 14th July

Where is college war?
College War this year is being helds at Caloola Retreat, located 30 kms south from Tuggeranong Town Centre. Caloola Farmhouse Caloola Campground


College of St. Aldhelm (Tharwa, ACT, Australia)

Owen ap Morgan to be elevated in the West

Pelican | West
Owen ap Morgan of the Kingdom of the West has announced that he will be keeping vigil on Friday June 13, 2008 before Kingdom Arts & Sciences to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

St. Albans: "Beating the Bounds" since 1250!

1201 CE to 1300 CE | English
The English city of St. Albans takes its history seriously and celebrates yearly with the Beating of the Bounds, a procession dating to the mid 13th century which marks the boundaries of the town.