While we were away in the UK the children go the chance to have a go at archery and also were able to hold some birds of prey. These two things seem to be very popular in the UK and so the children were really excited to be able to have a go at these medieval sports.
This was a young owl that the falconers were raising by hand. It was very cute and its eyes were so compelling.
Then we stumbled across this old water mill where they had been crding fleece and them spinning it and eventually weaving it, all driven by water power. It was very interesting to see but a shame that it was no longer used as a working mill.
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Oh the archery looks fun and who knew falconry was a hobby?? It is a great pity the mill is no longer working. I heard on the news today that the last wool sales in the state have also ended, they will be on the mainland from now on.
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