 The Vikings of Bjornstad - contributing to Scottish history |
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 Bjornstad arms and armor |
 Our display of Norse culture continues to grow |
 There goes the neighborhood |
 The Vikings launch a surprise attack on the Scots |
 The Scots organize and move forward |
 The clan chief, Diarmid Campbell (Richard Brown), is the lone casualty. We think he died of shock. |
 Brian handles the archery portion of The Viking Art of War |
 Brian simulates an arrow launch. Kay simulates gravity. |
 Colin demonstrates his leatherworking skills |
 Another visitor gets the full experience |
 Annie and Tory get ready to talk about Viking culture |
 Justin gives posing his dramatic best |
 Charlie interviews Henrik for his book on learning history from re-enacting. |
 Kay - on a mission |
 Brian and Ed losing a battle with a hauberk. (Photo from the Contra Costa Times.) |
 Annie, Tory and Kay take advantage of the shade |
 Charlie plays the sax |
 Brian makes a point |
 Henrik, with an axe to grind |
 Rick, looking for a bridge to defend |
 Charlie the Viking warrior |
 Douglas educates the crowd |
 Swords, shields - and an axe |
 Eagle and raven |
 Henrik and Ed provide a little combat |
 Douglas, the Viking trader, makes a deal |
 Bjornstad in a quiet moment |
 Charlie joins The Viking Art of War to talk about the sax |
 Kite shields |
 Round shields |
 Fred stands sentry |
 Justin - triumphant |
 Rick vs. the shield wall |
 Ed mourns his fallen comrades |
 Fred, Brian and Steve watch the action |
 Jack and Ed discuss the events of the day |
 Brian surveys the middle distance |
 Ed's ready for his closeup |
 Douglas, relaxed |
 Annie brought her axe |
 Kay and Tory enjoy the games |
 Jack gets ready for battle |
 Steve and Henrik display their kite shields |
 Viking era helmets: Ocular and Wenceslaus types |
 A well-armed group |
 Barbarians at the gates |
 Ed and Steve - spearmen |
 Ed stands ready |
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For information contact Jack Garrett at info@vikingsofbjornstad.com