History Through the Ages Re-enactment
Posted by: Sam Pegg
The Sheffield Manor Lodge re-enactment is back as they bring to life history from across the centuries
Step back in time and experience how people lived in different ages, have a go at wielding weapons, get up close with birds of prey and see combat first hand.
Sheffield is steeped in history and the more that is uncovered and displayed is a unique boost to our lovely city. Sheffield Manor Lodge have kept the story alive and continue to do so with events and other means, meaning you and I can learn all about the history of Sheffield. They will be hosting their exciting event on 4 September from 10:30 – 16:00, a great way to end the summer holidays. You can expect a host of different events across the day with medieval knights, archery, falconry flying displays and much more (see list below). Not only great for kids but there will be activities for adults as well.
Here's what you can be looking forward to:
Medieval knights battling in a clash for glory and riches.
Viking combat drills and battles
1815 Coldstream guards drills and firing display
Falconry flying displays
Ferrers Household living camps
Have a go archery and battle axe throwing (charged separately)
The Sheffield City Rappers
Meet up with our own Mary Queen of Scots
Forge demonstrations
Children's imaginary jousting
Tudor dressing up
All this set amongst the Tudor ruins and meadows with activities for children (and adults!) to have a go at.
Get an insight into a little known, important part of Sheffield’s History and explore what it was like in those days throughout the beautiful grounds, displays and re-enactments. What better way to be educated, have fun and spend time as a family. The grounds are truly stunning with the setting amongst the meadows and Tudor ruins, you really will step back in time with Sheffield Manor Lodge.
Tickets for this event must be booked in advance and we will be operating strict limits on capacity.
Take a look for yourself and buy your tickets using the link below:
https://sheffieldmanorlodge.org/event/history-through-the-ages-reenactment/
01142 762828
visit@greenestate.org
Want to know more about the history of Sheffield Manor Lodge?
Sheffield Manor Lodge began life as a 12th century hunting lodge in the midst of a 2,500 acre deer park. With a prominent position at its highest point, Manor Lodge had a fine prospect over the park and much of Hallamshire beyond.
The lodge was extended extensively over the following centuries. By the early 1500's the 4th Earl of Shrewsbury had built a grand manor house which included one of the earliest long galleries in England.
In 1530, a newly built tower housed Henry VIII's chancellor, Cardinal Wolsey, on his way to stand trial for high treason in London. Wolsey had been one of the most influential people at Henry's court. He fell from grace after failing to secure Henry's annulment with Catherine of Aragon from the pope. He stayed in Sheffield for 16-18 days before being taken ill with violent stomach pains toward the end of his stay. He died in Leicester 3 days after leaving Sheffield.
George Talbot became the 6th Earl in 1560 and was one of the wealthiest and most influential people in Elizabeth I's court. He married Bess in 1568, herself a rich woman having already been married three times to increasingly wealthy men.
They lived happily until they became custodians of Mary Queen of Scots in 1569. Over 15 years, the financial cost of maintaining a watch on this important prisoner, as well as rumours of a flirtation between George and Mary, took their toll. When Mary left, the couple lived apart. George had lost all his chances of further political advancement and the strain of caring for Mary had almost bankrupted him. He died at Manor Lodge in 1590. Bess went on to build Hardwick New Hall.
Mary was held in the custody of George Talbot for 15 years, 14 of them in Sheffield, often at Manor Lodge. She arrived having been Queen of both France and Scotland. She had married three times and borne a son, James, who would go on to become the first monarch of both England and Scotland.
After Mary was implicated in the murder of her second husband she fled from Scotland. She sought the support of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, to raise an army and regain the Scottish crown. The threat posed by the Catholic Mary meant Elizabeth imprisoned her instead. Though a prisoner, Mary was treated as a Queen, at great expense to Bess and George. She may have helped design the Turret House ceiling. She eventually left the custody of George for another jailor before being executed in 1587.
After the death of George Talbot, the Earls rarely visited the site and the land was leased to tenant farmers. It fell to the Duke of Norfolks in 1660 who have owned the land ever since. In 1708 most buildings were demolished and used for local building works. One tower stood until 1793 when it collapsed during a storm. The Turret House remains to this day having been used as part of farm buildings.
Coal had been mined in the park since Tudor times however in the 1800's miners transformed the ruins into a self-contained hamlet focused around a nearby colliery. The long gallery was converted into cottages and the Norfolk Arms pub built next to the remaining chimney.
The colliery closed in 1896 and shortly after all post-16th century buildings were demolished. Some of the families who had lived within the ruins did not move away but lived in cottages in the bend of Manor Lane. Another self-contained community developed here and became known as the ‘Manor Castle Village’. The Manor Castle pub is the only remaining building of the village. The Turret House was occupied at this time by a series of families who acted as caretakers until the 1960s.
Green Estate CIC has been managing the Sheffield Manor Lodge site for over 20 years. They believe in creating better places to live with nature at their heart.
Not only do they maintain the scheduled ancient monument but bring the site to life through open days and activities and manage green spaces across the Manor estate including Manor Fields Park.
https://sheffieldmanorlodge.org/
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