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St. Mary’s Church
The village of Ashby Folville is noted in the Doomsday book of 1086, however the present church was founded by Maud Bassett in 1220 and was presented to Launde Priory who were the first patrons. Maud Bassett’s tomb is under an arch on the north side of the chancel which dates from 1222. The Norman front near the main entrance is the only relic from the earlier church.
The Church is mainly constructed in ironstone, with limestone dressings and the tower and battlement frieze to the chancel are of grey ashler. In the 14th century the north and south aisles were added and the tower was built in the early 15th century with the magnificent nave roof constructed later.
There is an oil painting on the north wall at the west end of the church showing the old two-decker pulpit and the lower part of the painted chancel screens which now stand at the entrance of the belfry. The belfry itself houses an unusually large number of bells for a small village church (eight) the oldest dates back to 1637, and in 1901 five of the bells were recast, two new ones added, making the peal of eight.
The stained glass windows are relatively modern, however very interesting, a number of which commemorate the relationship of the Smith-Carington family to the village. The west window in the belfry for example was erected in 1876 to commemorate the marriage of Herbert Hanbury Smith-Carington to Elizabeth Prince Stallard, it portrays Edward 11 and a Folville Knight and replaces an earlier window which mystically disappeared sometime after 1720.
The original window was erected by Sir Eustace de Folville between 1326 and 1347 as a thanks offering to Edward 11 who pardoned him after he slew Sir Roger de Bellars in 1326 in a duel. An effigy in chain mail on a tomb chest in stone of Sir Eustace de Folville who died in 1347 can still be seen in the Carington Chapel. Sir Eustace not only killed Sir Roger de Bellars, but was one of a band of four brothers who terrorised the neighbourhood locally. *
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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