Arming A Knight
Fri 03 Oct
|Village Hall
The brilliant Jed Jaggard returns to Goadby with another fascinating talk.
Time & Location
03 Oct 2025, 19:30 – 21:00
Village Hall, Main St, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray LE14 4LN, UK
About the event
Join the knowledgeable Jed Jaggard of Up An’ At ‘Em History, for a hands-on, fun-filled evening of fascinating tales from the past.
Discover how knights were armed, how they fought, and what they actually wore—everything from padded gambesons to gleaming plate armour, from lance and arming sword to shield, all wrapped up in the immersive experience of preparing for battle. Jed, a dynamic historical re-enactor has long gained renown for delivering authentic, engaging portrayals that feel hands-on, educational, and vividly real.
Join us for an unforgettable journey where authenticity meets storytelling—an immersive, lively exploration of medieval arms and armour that promises to leave you seeing, touching, and feeling history in all its metallic glory.
£7 per person including a glass of wine or beer and and savoury snacks. Children FREE.