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Did you know there was a medieval battle in Newcastle-under -Lyme?

Learn more about the 1459 Battle of Blore Heath near Loggerheads in this series of introductory talks by battlefield expert Mark Hinsley. There will also be chance to see and hold replica weapons that were used in the battle with local medieval re-enactment group "Bellum Fraternum"

What's on

12noon-1pm Talk: An introduction to the battle of Blore Heath

2pm-3pm Talk: Medieval Weapons, Tactics and Motivations

3.30pm-4:45pm Talk: Finding the battle site and archaeological finds