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Lessay Fair – a 1,000 years of tradition
7 Jan 2020

Lessay Fair – a 1,000 years of tradition

by darrellkirsop | posted in: History, Local Attractions, Local Events, Medieval History | 0

Imagine an agricultural fair that has existed since the time of William the Conqueror’s invasion of Britain, and continues to this day. That’s around 500 years before the Pilgrim Fathers arrived in North America! Horses remain at the heart of … Continued

agriculture, horses, lessay fair, medieval history
History in hiding
3 Sep 2017

History in hiding

by darrellkirsop | posted in: History, Military History, The Castle | 0

There are doubtless many forgotten secrets relating to the long history of la Ducrie. Sadly, we may never know most of them, but back in 2002, we discovered one such fascinating story, still within living memory. One day, we were … Continued

liberation, résistance, ww2
In the thick of it!
31 Jul 2017

In the thick of it!

by darrellkirsop | posted in: History, Military History | 0

73 Years ago this very week, the noise here would have been both terrific & terrifying! It’s a miracle that La Ducrie survived the heavy ‘Bocage’ fighting that raged all around here, not to mention the unprecedented carpet bombing that … Continued

bocage war, operation cobra, ww2
950 Years of Conquest!
28 Mar 2017

950 Years of Conquest!

by darrellkirsop | posted in: History, Local Events, Medieval History | 0

It hardly seems like yesterday, but 2016 marks the 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent Norman Conquest of Britain. The French don’t often have a reason to celebrate any sort of victory over England, so as … Continued

events, medieval history
Bayeux Medieval Festival
9 Mar 2016

Bayeux Medieval Festival

by darrellkirsop | posted in: History, Local Events, Medieval History | 0

Troubadours à la Hurdy Gurdy! If you love all things medieval then the annual Bayeux Medieval Festival is definitely a date for your diary. The event usually takes place over the first weekend in July, but 2016 marks the 30th … Continued

events, medieval history

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