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The old sport of tilting at the quintain, one popular throughout medieval England
The old sport of tilting at the quintain, one popular throughout medieval England, was revived at Offham, Maidstone, when the only quitain in the country was restored to the village green. It has been kept in safety from air raids all through the war. The Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Lord Corrnwallis, " reinstated" the quintain and took the first tilt at the quintain. Here Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Lord Cornwellis, takes the first try. It isns so easy as it looks; the sand bag has a tricky habit of swinging back and hitting the tilter on the head. 11th August 1945
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21625075
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Bunting Customs Horse Jousting
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints collection. This intricately detailed puzzle depicts the old medieval sport of tilting at the quintain, a thrilling pastime once popular throughout England. Immerse yourself in history as you piece together this stunning image of knights on horseback attempting to knock the quintain's wooden head off its pedestal with their lances. Revive the spirit of Offham, Maidstone, where the only remaining quitain in the country was restored to the village green. Engage your mind and transport yourself to a bygone era with this captivating puzzle.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we are transported back to medieval England as the old sport of tilting at the quintain is revived in Offham, Maidstone. The village green comes alive with excitement and anticipation as the only quintain in the country is restored after being kept safe from air raids throughout the war. The Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Lord Cornwallis, takes center stage as he "reinstates" the quintain and bravely steps up to take the first tilt. But this seemingly simple task proves to be more challenging than expected. As Lord Cornwallis aims his lance towards the swinging sandbag attached to the quintain, it becomes evident that precision and skill are required. The sandbag has a mischievous habit of swinging back unexpectedly, posing a threat to any tilter's head. Surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd adorned with vibrant bunting, this moment captures not only a traditional sporting event but also showcases customs and traditions deeply rooted in history. Horses stand proudly nearby, ready for their turn in this thrilling jousting spectacle. This evocative image from August 11th, 1945 transports us back to a time when such spectacles were cherished forms of entertainment. It serves as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage and invites us to appreciate both ancient traditions and those who work tirelessly to preserve them for future generations.
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