Historic Toys from England

Historically: the lance was the first weapon of the medieval knight. He would ride headlong at his enemy with his lance at a tilt so that it pointed directly in front of his Warhorse. To ride in this way demanded great courage, but to stand before a charging knight required even more.In myth and tale: questing champions would often come to the aid of people in great fear of some huge evil beast (Sir George defeating the red dragon to save the maid of innocence was but one such champion)....

When we first started carrying the Tymeagain shields, we had one of each style painted. This one is painted and comes with a sword.

When we first started carrying the Tymeagain shields, we had one of each style painted. This one is painted and comes with a sword.

Jute webbing 36 cm / 14.5" long quiver, beechwood arrows, supple plastic heads 4.5 cm diameter / 1 3/4" diameter, 32 cm / 13" in length. A must for any young archer. Not only does this quiver come with two arrows but it will hold at least 2 or 3 more. "No one wants to run out of ammo!" The quiver has a loop so it can be hung on a belt.

Historically; this toy has changed little from the household tool that inspired it. The drop spindle was used to weigh down wool as it was teased, the spindle spun and the wool became yarn. With little doubt spindle tops were first made from broken drop spindles. Just hold the handle, pull the string and watch it go.30cm/12" long

Historically: staffs as totems of power are as ancient as civilization itself, used by powerful pagan shaman to direct their spirit magic. They still remain in British folk dance but have diminished to be no more than the Morris Dance leader's staff of office.In myth and tale: only White Wizards and White Witches of great and goodly power could master a Staff of Magic. If they were not good of heart the Staff of Power would turn them to evil, twisting their outer form into the ugly being that...