Hawking Party Collection
In the olden times, a hawking party was a grand affair filled with excitement and elegance
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In the olden times, a hawking party was a grand affair filled with excitement and elegance. As depicted in engravings like "Landscape and Hawking Party" in the Bridgewater Gallery, these gatherings were held amidst breathtaking natural landscapes. The Palace of the Khan of Baku on the Apsheron peninsula, as seen in plate 42 from a book on the Caucasus, served as an opulent backdrop for such festivities. One could also find themselves enchanted by the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of the Sardar of Yerevan, Armenia during these extravagant events. These occasions were not only about showcasing wealth and power but also celebrating leisurely pursuits like falconry. Engravings such as "King Charles and a Hawking Party" illustrate how even royalty indulged in this pastime. It was during these outings that shepherds and shepherdesses found moments to flirt or rest while their feathered companions took flight. The Lord Mayors Show offered some of the most attractive features at these hawking parties. The vibrant engravings captured captivating scenes where people gathered to witness this spectacle unfold before their eyes. Amidst all this splendor, it is important not to forget that hawking parties involved hard work too. Shepherds diligently tended to their flocks while keeping an eye out for potential prey suitable for hunting birds. Whether it was nobility or common folk, everyone reveled together at a hawking party - sharing laughter, stories, and creating memories that would last a lifetime.