Viva Brighton Issue #78 August 2019

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RE-ENACTMENT ............................. Loxwood Joust Linkes of hogge and green worts anyone? In a land lost in time, far, far away from our shining, pebbly shores, lies the fair Kingdom of Loxwood. Seven verdant meadows, surrounded by four and a half acres of magical woodland, hide the heart of the village – a bustling 15th century hamlet that comes to life for a few magical weekends each year. “There are no houses, no burger vans, no telephone poles. It’s amazing. It feels like another world – and it’s beautiful,” says Maurice Bacon, organiser of the Loxwood Joust. It’s probably hard to imagine being totally immersed in a land devoid of modern amenities, but it’s also this attention to detail that makes the Joust an unmissable event for so many. “We want people to get lost in the experience – and it’s become really popular. (Game of Thrones has helped!) There are around 250 costumed people who you’ll find in the village. From the Faerie Woodland to the Witches Hovel, they’re very precise in their costume. They get a kick out of being at Loxwood, just like the visitors. You won’t see any mobiles or sunglasses.” The yearly Joust offers revellers a unique opportunity to interact with history, lovingly shared by people who work hard to preserve the medieval way of life. And that’s why, Maurice says, “everything is about education; the ‘villagers’ love talking about their weapons, how they cook their food, and how their clothing is made. Gilbert, our Executioner who works in our Torture Zone, describes in great detail what they did to people in medieval times – with a replica of the rack from the Tower of London. We were concerned about the kids around all the severed heads (people have actually fainted during Gilbert’s talks!), but the first thing they usually do is go and grab them.” There’s bound to be even more severed heads this year, given Loxwood’s own turbulent regime change (not unlike our own): “we have a new queen, Kathryn. The Joust is a celebration of her ascension as well as our independence, which we’ve declared because, well, the country’s in such a mess! Traditionally, the Joust allows knights to learn their craft and practise for battle. This year, we’re expecting an invasion, so there will be a big battle – 200 armoured knights, cannons and longbows.” And with warfare comes the necessary rearmament of supplies and, of course, of knights, taking up new swords. “There’s blacksmithing lessons and chainmail workshops from metalsmith Anna Rennie and our new Knight School, where you can learn the art of sword swashing. And, after, you can get body painting and show everyone your ‘mortal wound’.” After a long day of sword swinging and smithing, you can take a seat at Loxwood’s lavish banquet (linkes of hogge and green worts anyone?) – finishing in the mead marquee. But, Maurice cautions, “It’s hard to do everything in one day. Come early and stay as long as you can!” Amy Holtz Pledge your fealty to Queen Kathryn at this year’s Loxwood Joust, 3 – 4 & 10 – 11 Aug. loxwoodjoust.co.uk ....51....
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