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A little something for the medieval geeks here

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Misfit
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A little something for the medieval geeks here

Post by Misfit » Tue October 19th, 2010, 9:57 pm

Like me :)

This was mentioned over at a thread at Goodreads and I thought I'd share here.

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At home with a good book and the cat...
...is the only place I want to be
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Vanessa
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Interest in HF: The first historical novel I read was Katherine by Anya Seton and this sparked off my interest in this genre.
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Post by Vanessa » Tue October 19th, 2010, 10:18 pm

It would be a good talking point if showing someone round your house, that's for sure!! :D Makes a change from the chrome ones in fashion at the moment. LOL.
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Post by Tanzanite » Wed October 20th, 2010, 12:07 am

When my daughter moves out (might be next month or could be next year...) I'm turning the spare bedroom into a medieval/Tudor palace. I might have to get this!!
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Post by Ariadne » Wed October 20th, 2010, 1:55 am

I have a Bayeux Tapestry throw pillow on my couch... :D
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Post by Michy » Wed October 20th, 2010, 4:22 am

I believe that definitely qualifies you as a "Medieval geek." :) :D
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Post by SarahWoodbury » Wed October 20th, 2010, 5:01 pm

My daughter made me a Llywelyn ap Gruffydd doll . . . Image
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Post by LoveHistory » Wed October 20th, 2010, 8:00 pm

Nice but until they make one where the image covers the entire face of the plate, I'll be saving my money for more important things...like castle doors. :)
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Post by EC2 » Wed October 20th, 2010, 11:17 pm

Brilliant - I want one! Have just posted to the Regia e-list :D
Love your Llewelyn doll Sarah. Now all you need is a Joanna!
Les proz e les vassals
Souvent entre piez de chevals
Kar ja li coard n’I chasront

'The Brave and the valiant
Are always to be found between the hooves of horses
For never will cowards fall down there.'
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