Fighting old battles. A serving wench helps dress a brave knight in his armour as part of a medieval tournament.

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At the English Heritage Knights Tournament at Portchester Castle Hampshire. Picture shows a knight being dressed in a suit of armour ready for the battle by his costumed maidservant"

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Size: 5249px × 3420px
Location: Portchester Castle Hampshire Hants England UK Great Britain
Photo credit: © Roger Bamber / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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