In July we attended the Tewkesbury Medeval Festival. This is billed as Europe's largest medieval re-enactment and, from the scale of the event, I can well believe that is the case. As well as people dressed in the finery and militaria of the period there were musicians, entertainers, food, and stalls selling everything the would-be medievalist might require. The rich materials shown in the photograph form part of a tunic, one of many for sale. As in the modern world, the clothing was available to meet the needs of the humblest serf and the highest nobility, as well as every class between.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
