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Heraldic Times

  • Step back in time with our blog about Heraldry and the Middle Ages. Explore a world of chivalry where tradition and culture intertwines with war and conquest.

The Medieval Castle part 1

The Medieval Castle part 1

Medieval castles were usually  built in a strategic place such as on top of a hill, on the edge of a cliff, or beside a river. If there were no naturally safe places nearby a moat would be built around the castle to protect it.

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The Medieval Manor

The Medieval Manor

A medieval manor was typically composed of meadows, woods, fields, rivers, a mill, wine press, church, and a village. All of this was owned and ruled by a lord and some richer lords even had numerous manors. The lord's castle was populated by servants who worked for the lord in return...

The Medieval Manor

A medieval manor was typically composed of meadows, woods, fields, rivers, a mill, wine press, church, and a village. All of this was owned and ruled by a lord and some richer lords even had numerous manors. The lord's castle was populated by servants who worked for the lord in return...

The Medieval Church part 2

The Medieval Church part 2

While bishops and priests worked among the people, guiding them toward God, another group chose a more secluded path. These men built monasteries, dedicating their lives to prayer, work, and worship.

The Medieval Church part 2

While bishops and priests worked among the people, guiding them toward God, another group chose a more secluded path. These men built monasteries, dedicating their lives to prayer, work, and worship.

Simon Benning " Villagers on their way to church " c.1550

The Medieval Church part 1

In the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard I, the Roman Catholic Church played a central role in daily life across Western Europe. People followed Church laws, paid taxes to the Church, and in return, they were promised eternal happiness after their often short and difficult lives. Many...

The Medieval Church part 1

In the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard I, the Roman Catholic Church played a central role in daily life across Western Europe. People followed Church laws, paid taxes to the Church, and in return, they were promised eternal happiness after their often short and difficult lives. Many...

Heraldic Design and Architechture

Heraldic Design and Architechture

RIPON CATHEDRAL WINDOW . The tradition of adding coats of arms on cutlery, plates and other household items dates at least to the 14th Century. Many wills from the 14th Century list various household items emblazoned with the bequeather’s coat of arms.  Heraldry was also integrated into the field of...

Heraldic Design and Architechture

RIPON CATHEDRAL WINDOW . The tradition of adding coats of arms on cutlery, plates and other household items dates at least to the 14th Century. Many wills from the 14th Century list various household items emblazoned with the bequeather’s coat of arms.  Heraldry was also integrated into the field of...

Heraldic Clothing, the Tabard

Heraldic Clothing, the Tabard

HERALDIC TABARD . Originally the Tabard was a loose fitting item of clothing popular with laborers and casual workers, similar to a modern day smock.  The nobility commandeered the Tabard and  made it their own by customizing it with the coat of arms embroidered on the front and back as...

Heraldic Clothing, the Tabard

HERALDIC TABARD . Originally the Tabard was a loose fitting item of clothing popular with laborers and casual workers, similar to a modern day smock.  The nobility commandeered the Tabard and  made it their own by customizing it with the coat of arms embroidered on the front and back as...

Heraldic Clothing, the Jupon

Heraldic Clothing, the Jupon

14th CENTURY HUNGARIAN JUPON . Eventually, as fashions changed the Cyclas was succeeded by the Jupon. The Jupon was a sleeveless surcoat that came down as far as the waist only. When the Jupon became popular the practise of embroidering coats of arms on clothes was at its most popular....

Heraldic Clothing, the Jupon

14th CENTURY HUNGARIAN JUPON . Eventually, as fashions changed the Cyclas was succeeded by the Jupon. The Jupon was a sleeveless surcoat that came down as far as the waist only. When the Jupon became popular the practise of embroidering coats of arms on clothes was at its most popular....

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