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Battle of Abergwili 1000th Anniversary Re-enactment

A slideshow of photos taken during the Re-enactment of the Battle of Abergwili on 13th August 2022.

  • Three people dressed in mediaeval-style clothing stand on a grassy field with trees, tents, and distant hills in the background on a sunny day.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • People gather outdoors under canvas canopies and a large white marquee, surrounded by trees and greenery, enjoying a sunny day with shade and relaxed conversation.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • People sit on the grass under trees in a park, enjoying a sunny day. Some are in groups, some alone. Tents and festival decorations are visible in the background, suggesting a casual outdoor event or gathering.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • A group of people stands near historical tents and medieval props set up outdoors on grass, with one person in yellow costume talking to others in casual summer clothes under trees in daylight.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • People sit on the grass under trees in a park, watching a performance or event. The scene is shaded and relaxed, with groups and individuals enjoying the outdoors. Some tents and parasols are visible in the background.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • A sunny outdoor festival scene with people, tents, and a white tipi on a grassy field, framed by large leafy trees. A red canopy and a wooden picnic table are visible in the foreground.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • A group of people sit at wooden tables under a white marquee outdoors, surrounded by trees. Some are wearing hats, and the atmosphere appears relaxed and casual.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • A rustic wooden table outdoors is covered with bread, cheese, apples, bowls, and jars. Various clay pots and cups are arranged on the ground underneath. An open fire setup is visible in the background.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • Outdoor market scene with red marquees, a mannequin wearing a shawl and long skirt, and tables displaying colourful handmade goods. People browse stalls surrounded by trees and sunlight on a grassy area.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • A person in historical clothing cooks over an open fire under a canopy at an outdoor medieval re-enactment. Wooden tables nearby display pottery, food, and kitchen tools; tents and trees are in the background.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • Two handmade cloth dolls, yarn, weaving tools, wooden objects, and threads are arranged on a light blanket outdoors, suggesting a historical or craft activity set-up.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • People sit under a large tree and around red marquees at an outdoor event. Some are spinning wool on spinning wheels, while others stand or watch. Sunlight filters through the leaves, and various supplies are scattered nearby.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • Two people in medieval-style clothing prepare food outdoors. A wooden table holds bread, fruit, and cheese, whilst a pot hangs over an open fire. Trees and grass fill the background.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • Four people in mediaeval-style clothing sit on grass, sewing and working with fabrics and tools. A detailed embroidery is propped behind them. They are outdoors, near trees and a large log.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • Two people in mediaeval-style clothing cook over open fires using large pots suspended on metal tripods at an outdoor campsite surrounded by trees and wooden tables.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • Three people in historical clothing sit and work with fabric outdoors, while one person in a cloak and hood stands holding a staff. An illustrated tapestry is displayed nearby, and trees fill the background.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • Three wooden yarn forks and several balls of colourful yarn rest on a light blue cloth, with a grey blanket and off-white drawstring bag partially visible in the background.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • People in historical costumes gather under a leafy tree canopy at an outdoor event, sitting and standing around a marquee with tables, baskets, and props suggesting a re-enactment or fair. Sunlight filters through the leaves.
    Photo by Winnie Finesse Film Photo Art
  • A group of people dressed in mediaeval costumes, some with helmets and shields, stand in a field, apparently re-enacting an historical battle, with trees and hills in the background under a clear sky.
    Photo by Cliff Day
  • A group of people dressed in historical armour and costumes re-enact a battle with shields and spears in a grassy field, while a crowd of spectators watches from the background among trees.
    Photo by Cliff Day
  • A group of people in historical armour and helmets re-enact a battle with shields and spears on a grassy field. Some crouch or kneel, while others advance, engaging closely in the mock combat.
    Photo by Cliff Day
  • A group of people dressed as mediaeval warriors with helmets, shields, and spears walk in a line on a grassy path, while others watch and a photographer takes pictures in the background.
    Photo by Cliff Day

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