On June 6th 10.30-1.00 and 2.00-3.30, Richard and Philip Head, Master Bowyers (and Fletchers) will be demonstrating at Trowbridge Museum. A bowyer makes bows and a fletcher, arrows. These ancient skills have been resurrected to make weapons for use in films, TV, museums, live action role-play (LARP) and re-enactment as well as archery competitions and sporting events.
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| Richard Head in his workshop, holding a strung longbow he has crafted |
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| Philip Head, receiving his silver award. He will be at Trowbridge Museum on June 6th as part of our Magna Carta festival |
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| Richard Head in Tudor costume pulling one of his longbows |
To find out more about the craft of making longbows and arrows, or to view the online shop, visit
http://www.english-longbow.co.uk.
Another skilled craftsman is contributing to Trowbridge's Magna Carta exhibition (only 3 weeks to go now!). This is Richard Head, of Melksham, who specialises in the production of longbows and many other items used by re-enactors, museums and the media. 
A visit to Richard's website will unearth a fascinating catalogue of medieval and later weaponry, armour and all things archery related. Why not have a look at 