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1964 Press Photo Jousting - Down In Somerset Battle-Royal

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Jousting - Down In Somerset Battle-Royal - With Lances. Jousting between knights armed with lances and swords will be seen in Britain again spoon after 125 years. Seven top point-to-point horsemen will "do battle" at the Elizabethan Monatcute House, Yeovil, Somerset on June 27th. It is all part of the $2,5000 one-day sports tournament to be run by the National Trust. Complete with chain Armour "Knights" were to be seen in training yesterday.Photo Shows "Jousting contest between Lieut. Michael Goodby - and Lieut. Ralph Cowdy - who seen here charging each other - complete with lances - and "cashes" - 19th century style During training at Yeovil - yesterday.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1964.



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