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When a Knight sold his spurs

18/3/2014

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I'm selling this suit of armour, all steel with a real war-worn look. I'm also selling the St George's Cross shield and helmet, perfect for any would-be dragon slayer.

Please contact us for sizes, costs and delivery information.

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Knight fever at WindmillArt

I'm selling my armour because it is time for me to hang up my spurs and move on. For many years my core activity was performing as a wide variety of costumed characters on TV and at live events. I acted in three series of Horrible Histories and portrayed many rogues including William the Conqueror. My work now is mostly about teaching history and advising TV productions and museums so I rarely get into character. Like a rolling stone, I've gathered much kit and caboodle from working on hundreds of productions. I'm now selling it to get some much-needed space and, I hope, so that a new generation of performers can use it.

I am focussing on two opposite ends of history at the moment. Much of my work is teaching and advising on WW1 and also the early history of Britain, preparing for the new National Curriculum in September.

The photo-shoot at WindmillArt was a last hurrah for my armour and thanks to the brilliance of Conrad Webb, I can hang up my spurs with style and great satisfaction of a job well done.

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For sale - suit of armour, Knight not included
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The point at which I hang-up my spurs
1 Comment
HistoryNeedsYou
13/5/2014 08:47:22 am

Thanks to The Birmingham Mail, I did sell my armour. I'm now an (almost) ex-knight!

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