history

The first York

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Nicola Turner

Jan Sachers – archer and historian – reveals the unique history of the York round and the development of national competition The second half of the 18th century saw the resurrection of archery as a pastime and sport…

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The First York

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Nicola Turner

Jan Sachers – archer and historian – reveals the unique history of the York round and the development of national competition The second half of the 18th century saw the resurrection of archery as a pastime and sport for English…

Tagged with: Finsbury Archers, GNAM, Grand National Archery Meeting, history, Jan Sachers, Leamington and Midland Counties, national, prince's colours, rounds, Royal British Bowmen, Royal Toxophilite Society, shooting, york
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Building bows

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Nicola Turner

Got a budding bowyer in the family? A new book from German historian and craftsman Wulf Hein shows you how to build a starter bow. Angelika Hornig asks the questions Wulf Hein is a craftsman specialising in the reconstruction of historical…

Tagged with: book, bow-making, bowyery, history, manual, starter bow, Wulf Hein
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