Longbow — Heritage and History

Straight and True – A Select History of the Arrow

April 8, 2013 by Pen and Sword Books

The arrow, essentially a specialized spear, is among the most ancient human inventions and can be found in cultures throughout the world. The need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Ancient Technology, Atlatl, Blowpipes, Changes In Technology, China Japan, Cultures Around The World, Dominant Method, Element Of Surprise, Human Arm, Human Inventions, Longbow, Neolithic Sites, Prehistory, Projectile, Projectiles, South American Indians, Speed Force, Synthetic Materials, Target, Woomera

The Crooked Stick – A History of the Longbow

February 1, 2011 by Pen and Sword Books

Although the longbow is best known for its deployment during the Hundred Years’ War, its origins lie with ancient Saxon seafighters and Welsh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Archery Scene, Arrowheads, Craftsmen, Deployment, England Scotland, Hundred Years, Longbow, Longbows, Material Evidence, Origins, Primary Sources, Quivers, Remarkable Command, Saxon, Soar, Tabs, Traditional Archery, Wales, Welsh

Looking for Gardeners of Ruhleben

A story just published by Gardening For Health says the Royal Horticultural … [Read More...]

Perhaps the UK’s oldest recycled Christmas tree

Originally planted by the festively monikered Head Gardener of Wrest Park, … [Read More...]

Who Built Stonehenge? Exhibition

A special exhibition explores 800 years of debate about the creation of … [Read More...]

Hear the New Bells of Notre Dame

Just over 6 hours ago the new bells of Notre Dame Cathedral rang out exactly as … [Read More...]

Women in the Workhouse exhibition

A fascinating ‘Women in The Workhouse’ exhibition opens on International Women’s … [Read More...]