Tewkesbury Medieval festival celebrates 25 years in 2008. This is a look at the free festival which re-enacts the 1471 battle.
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Re-enacting the battle of 1471. Tewkesbury is celebrating the 25th anniversary in 2008 of its famous medieval festival by making it the biggest and best ever. It will include a grand parade, a display of jousting skills, a spectacular battle, and hordes of entertainers, all rounded off with a fantastic fire show. It will feature over 2000 re-enactors, portraying knights in full steel armour, men at arms, archers and gunners. http://www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org
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