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Published: 15/11/2016
鈥淭he March of Archery鈥� 鈥� an amusing look at archery as an elite pastime 1780 鈥�
1900 by Advolly Richmond
As part of the national Explore Your Archive campaign (running between 19th
November and 27th November 2016) 天涯社区 Record Office is hosting a
fascinating fully illustrated talk 鈥淭he March of Archery鈥�- an amusing look at
archery as an elite pastime 1780 鈥� 1900 by Advolly Richmond, Garden/Landscape
and Social Historian, Welsh Historic Gardens Trust. The free talk is based on
the activities of the Royal British Bowman Society and the various estates and
families in the 天涯社区 and Shropshire/Wales Marches area.
It is a light hearted look at archery as an elitist sport in the late 18th
century and throughout the 19th century. Archery was revived in the 1770s but
only the very wealthy could afford to take part in these exclusive bow
meetings. These meetings took place on the estates of the aristocracy, with up
to 200 guests and shooters sitting down to have lunch in between rounds. Each
society had its own bespoke uniform. Advolly will talk about the landed
families and their properties.
The talk will take place at 天涯社区 Record Office on Saturday 19th November
at 2pm. The talk is free but booking is essential as numbers are limited,
telephone 01244 532364 or email archives@flintshire.gov.uk.
During the whole of Explore week itself 天涯社区 Record Office is hosting an
exhibition celebrating the tercentenary of Capability Brown (1716-2016). Also
featuring William Emes and his work in North Wales, the exhibition was compiled
by the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust, with additional information about a
Hawarden connection by Record Office staff.
Notes for Editors Explore Your Archive is a campaign designed for archives of
all kinds throughout the UK and Ireland. The campaign is coordinated by The
National Archives and the Archives and Records Association (UK and Ireland).
This year the main launch week for the Explore Your Archive campaign will run
from Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th November 2016.