Firing a replica circa C15th cannon. The primed touch hole is fired with a linstock: a wooden staff with smoldering match

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Sir John Savile's Household is a C15th Living history and re-enactment society. Here they fire a muzzle loaded cannon. Significant background distractions removed with subject unaltered. Note woman with mouth open to reduce blast damage to ears!

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Size: 5063px × 3375px
Location: Sherwood Nottingham UK
Photo credit: © wyrdlight / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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