A Castle Siege in 1464 recreated

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The Beaufort Companye staged a siege of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland. I was there, and recorded the action and interviewed the participants. The Wars of the Roses were re-enacted for an appreciative audience.
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[@therunningidiot]

Fun fact about blueing: It is still used today. A lot of modern firearms still use blueing. Also, it is technically not "stopping" rusting, it IS rusting, just rusting that has been treated to stop at a specific point.

[@rogersmith7396]

Nitriding.

[@therunningidiot]

​@@rogersmith7396 Yes, sir. Lots of methods available, but a relatively simple and effective way of doing things.

[@Si74l0rd]

It's magnetite, Fe³O⁴ , red rust is haematite and is Fe²O³. Black rust forms a protective coat against further oxidizing, some few microns deep. When it's done well it's a fairly wear resistant layer, but deep scratches will result in oxidisation of the newly exposed steel and red rust will form around that spot. The Iron Pillar of Delhi is a good example of a large scale magnetite treated piece, though where it's been touched so frequently at the bottom, red rust now forms.

[@conn0rized292]

My dad's prized possesion is a blued Colt brand M1911 from the 80s. Beautiful weapon.

[@marshalt]

"I've just won the battle of Hexen." "Oh, well done!"

[@DaPlod]

Hexham not Hexen (I think)

[@reginabillotti]

@@DaPlod Same here. ("Hexe" is the German term for "witch" so a town by that name would strike me as odd)

[@DaPlod]

@@reginabillotti Hexhams a town pretty close to Prudhoe too, must have been the blokes accent causing the confusion.

[@jimbob3332]

One 7th of the puzzle has been completed

[@kelvyquayo]

@@reginabillotti in English (at least in US) people call a witch’s curse a Hex… and it is used as a verb.. “I am hexing you”. .. “put a hex on him”. et cetera 🤓

[@Highice007]

The slaughter of English claiments to the throne was so devastating, and costly that they decided to crown a Welshman instead. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@philipwebb960]

Consider what Henry VIII had to do to produce a male heir and avoid a dynastic war.

[@cebenify]

The first heir to win was duke Richard. Richards do not have good luck in the royal family

[@pacman10182]

@@philipwebb960 6 separate woman

[@tspoon772]

Truly a sign of desperation

[@jakublulek3261]

Half-Welshman.

[@Fedac1]

The nice thing is about getting 1 video every couple of months is that we are only at 2015 by Lindy's video editing date

[@blueredbrick]

He's uploading from an orbit close to a blackhole. From his pov he's pumping out content like crazy. It also explains why he doesn't age a bit.

[@DudeWatIsThis]

7:55 "It's a falchion, 'cause this is a battle, and I'm English." So nice and humble of him to give credit to the French, then, who in turn got it from the Spaniards.

[@Schlaggot]

It’s actually a falchion because a messer has a different armguard

[@greyareaRK1]

Yes, one of those get-out-of-jail-free cards, please. Loved how everyone knew every last detail of their of their kit.

[@SladetheBlade..]

Well most of them made their own kit and armour

[@thegreatskinkpriest8104]

I love that Lloyd always asks them questions that he knows the answer to give them the opportunity to do so.

[@jameslawrence8073]

wondrium has a course on inquisitions, I bet nobody expect that

[@markfergerson2145]

It's certainly the one thing I didn't expect. That and the finger trap. Two! Two things.

[@perniciouspete4986]

"Nobody expects the Wondrium Inquisitions!"

[@iacopoguidi7871]

Well played sir

[@teaurn]

Underrated comment of the day! 👍

[@_Mentat]

Meanwhile, on QI they explained that everyone expected the Inquisition because they gave a month's notice so a defence could be prepared, and most people they questioned were acquitted.

[@kenbrown2808]

I can personally vouch for the effectiveness of brigandine. wore it for years before I retired from competitive combat. not so much for bluing. blued my party hat twice, before giving up and treating it with shoe polish, instead.

[@1980rpgify]

Really enjoyed the interviews with the reenactors. I live near a historic dockyard and always enjoy talking to the volunteers in character. It brings so much more to the learning experience talking to someone in period costume who knows the ropes.

[@giovannirossi3821]

I had a book as a child about Normans, the most amazing siege machine was a huge sling catapult called the disease machine which flung dead horses & battlefield dead into the besieged city, the bodies would disintegrate as they hit roofing, walls, courtyards ect. spreading disease

[@quietone610]

@7:00 "Black knights" were too poor for armor polishers OR bluing, and instead used pitch. This was a sign that the knight was NOT landed, and they were seen as honorless compared to "shining armor" types that could afford retainers to polish every piece.

[@DZ-1987]

Interesting. And noted. Can't wait to apply this to my stories.

[@ShinFahima]

Yeah that's so cool!

[@mrmemejesus]

It's always a good day when Lindy uploads

[@Alpvagabund]

Very cool!!! I really appreciate the accuracy put into this recreation. I’ve actually always wanted to be involved in something like this!!👍👍

[@jonathantitterton9455]

Well these are members of the War of the Roses Federation, Beaufort Company group. They have groups all over the country.

[@rogersmith7396]

Please restage Operation Market Garden. Make it work this time you lot.

[@alfnoakes392]

There are reenactment groups covering different periods all over the place. We even have a bunch of 14th century types (much like those in the vid) meeting on a Saturday morning in a local park (keenly watch by envious kids) here in provincial New Zealand.

[@clarabrown9743]

A little background cheering and great rejoicing for the Wars of the Roses :16 and :21. It's nice that the Lindy Clones are all enjoying the show (during the ad). 16:39 liked the bit of banter :)

[@Irate_Beau]

17:39 This is the closest to a guard from Skyrim we'll ever get.

[@vardito10]

Terrific stuff, I love how you know exactly the right questions to ask to get these guys going

[@MrHansBen]

Thanks for uploading this Lindybeige! We all needed something like this!

[@vivianevans8323]

Thank you so much for posting this event, from olden times 'before covid'. I really needed this re-enactment report to cheer me up! Btw - Matt Easton would be well pleased to hear the endorsement of his favourite weapon, the poleaxe!

[@rogersmith7396]

Oh, by the way, Putin has launched his missles. You have 10 minutes to obliteration. Carry on.

[@Helen-cw1qs]

Late medieval socio-economic PhD here. The harvests were considerable in the 1460s judging by the big tummies 🤣. Excellent video.

[@alfnoakes392]

Yes, when mention was made of 'total accuracy' I couldn't help where the pock-marked and malnourished folk were...

[@CondemnedGuy]

Perfect! I was looking for the correct term of that long arm armor, and I finally have a name for it; jack chain.

[@alzeki2969]

I swear the gent at 17:38 is the same one who made a similar comment about wine but dressed as a late Roman

[@jefersonkaique6739]

being part of such events looks so fun

[@potatosinnato1767]

That wondrium sponsorship was the only sponsorship I have fully watched and enjoyed

[@qasimmir7117]

Yaaay. Alright that’s enough of that.

[@nosferatu5]

I appreciate these experience videos. Especially looking into more detail and purpose at their kit. For an artist its great information that sometimes is hard to come by. Photos can only show you so much, but seeing attachment points and things move around is much more valuable.

[@AverageAlien]

This channel is the only reason we chose to spare Earth

[@gtbkts]

You should of wiped us out before we got so numerous. Now there's too many cockroaches to kill. Soon, we'll be interplanetary, and actually impossible to eradicate. Then we'll come for you. Gonna regret sparing us.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

AMEN! for now?

[@markfergerson2145]

I can't imagine anyone being offended by a good old-fashioned hanging. Kids these days.

[@ohnoitisnt666]

They had to stop for fear of a backlash from the Hanged Persons community. 😂

[@markfergerson2145]

@@ohnoitisnt666 ITYM someone being offended on the behalf of a group that itself doesn't give a crap. Lot of that going on these days.

[@glynwelshkarelian3489]

Perhaps the Stephen Milligan Society thought it was disrespecting the former MP's hobby.

[@dannypeck96]

@@glynwelshkarelian3489 Different people swing different ways i suppose

[@frome5000]

Not sure if this is part of it but in America hangings are heavily associated with KKK-era lynchings. Possible cultural spread happening there??

[@808bigisland]

Love your sense of humour. You are national treasure!

[@wayner396]

This looks amazing. Wish we had stuff like this in the US. It'd be my dream come true. Loved this video

[@hardalarboard8876]

Lovely Mess Dress! Thank you for the video, Captain Lindybeige!

[@ccityplanner1217]

There's something distinctly friendly about kettle hats; you can imagine people wearing them directing the clean-up operations after a siege. As opposed to the sallet which looks focussed, Continental even, the kettle hat seems to personify the British, stuck in with getting the job done while not taking themselves too seriously.

[@rogersmith7396]

And you can take a dump in it.

[@kobypohls5498]

Lindyy!! Great way to start a day

[@Damo3445]

The German WW1 and WW2 Stahlhelm is designed from the 'Sallet' helmet.

[@juanchitaro5380]

Everyone was so kind and fascinating to listen to (very well informed too). What a pleasure it must be to take part in an event like this. More of this, please; it is the best way to learn about the period.

[@Makrillol]

This is my favourite kind of content on this channel. Great work!

[@colinmackay92]

Great video Lloyd. This reminds me. Whatever happened to the armor you were meant to be making? It's been years since last we heard about it.

[@oddballaklyama4395]

That was so fun to watch! I hope you guys get to do these again after the world settles down from whatever it is happening now.

[@tannerthepanman9202]

This is beautiful!

[@epauletshark3793]

I must give you a huge thank you as this has been posted at the perfect time to help with my homework! [insert thanks appropriate to the medieval time period here]

[@rosmundsen]

Bravo Lindy! Another great video! ( is "video" a proper term since video tape now sleeps with the dinosaurs?)

[@book3100]

I'd say digital video being called video is still appropriate for videos like this video. 😄

[@CaymenLeP]

Lovely narration and lovier performance. Bravo to the reenactors!

[@Efgdz]

“Ladles and gentle spoons” 10/10

[@TheThingattheEndoftheBook]

That's got to be the most enthusiastic sponsor shout-out I've ever seen. And so relevant to our interests! Goodness me, I might actually have to click that link.

[@alarsonious2071]

"Solid granite blocks"...😅 you guys are awesome. This stuff is great.

[@gtbkts]

Thanks for the awesome content!!

[@gtbkts]

This is for me: 12:08

[@Harveysfishingnag]

Looks like a nice event

[@defaultytuser]

Beautiful set up, and very friendly people it seems. If I ever come to visit Europe I'll try to time my trip to attend one of this events!

[@DirtCobaine]

I would LOVE to see more stuff like this. I’ve always wanted to see a battle at sea. Idk how that could be simulated but I’ve really wanted to see antiquity re-enactments as well. I’m a huge amateur history buff and a gamer nerd who loves to play historically accurate or even fantasy games set in history. Whether it’s the Bronze Age, Stone Age, antiquity, dark ages, medieval ages, Colonial ages, Victorian Era/Wild West. I just love history and video games that let you take part in it. And re-enactments like this help put things into true perspective and help immersion. I’m just enthused and love seeing this

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Great vid, love these plays. It reminds me, how is your own armour comming on? Greets from the Netherlands 🌷, T.

[@Gilbrae]

9:21 What an awesome commercial with an amazing cast !

[@jeffmilroy9345]

The comment at 3:40 is so accurate. While a hideous battle was joined - I would be in suitable gear looking for fair maidens to protect. All it takes is the proper livery and a bit of intelligent concealment.

[@felipewerner6670]

This thing remmember me of a brutal game named Battle Brothers.

[@stansfieldmcelroy]

Damn, I just rewatched your last video, wondering when I'd get the next taste. Here it is. Hail Lloyd

[@balljointfd3s]

Lord Montague's Banner looks like a Holy Golden Rats Anus. Makes sense because his Tunic looks to be the State of Baltimore's Flag. It's a beautiful flag for a state, considering it was originally made in 1772 from hand died Rat Anus's.

[@philhughes3882]

That’s the Rats Anus “Rampant”. Heraldic terminology is taken seriously here.

[@k4thryn802]

Enjoyed a brilliant day at Prudhoe that day. Something to see the entire day and some amazing stunts and fun.

[@kegza9984]

I live right next to Prudhoe castle, in Castlefields. Can see it out the window of the room I’m sitting in now :)

[@conboy147]

Best ad I've seen in a while

[@thewickedwhydah]

25:14 "Just a spoonful of powder helps the cannon go boom"

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Hey Lindy, in light of current events in Eastern Europe, got any ideas for a video on something like the Crimean War or Charge of the Light Brigade or something?

[@Flymochairman1]

Great to see ya back on line! Cheers!

[@GallowglassAxe]

Amazing video as always! I think the guy who climbed the ladder with the axe may have been a gallowglass. The axe is a bit small but maybe he used that because it was easier to use on the ladder.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

I'm not sure if you've linked up with the Jorvik Group yet, but they need a visit, awesome Viking period recreation.

[@UVtec]

Another fact to sieges was a psychological warfare from the battlements where they called the attackers' mothers hamsters and how they fathers smell of. This resulted into frenzied attack of the walls with no effect and great losses.

[@FuckTard-dd1ee]

Doubtful

[@UVtec]

@@FuckTard-dd1ee No a fan of Monty Python I see. =)

[@toveychurchill6468]

1:40 well that escalated quickly

[@jonathantitterton9455]

I know a couple of people who were in the Montagu livery who were present at this event. The Beaufort Company are part of the War of the Roses Federation.

[@cldfactor]

i truly enjoy your programming , and wish i had the backing to fund it and further support you.

[@glendanison3064]

A Lindybeige upload! Always informative, always entertaining. Wonderful accompaniment to my sub sandwich and beer...s. They don't come around too often, but thats ok.

[@Sam-um1wr]

While I dont like all of your videos, I always love that you seem to enjoy talking about these topics

[@mikejozefowicz888]

Lloyd is such a great entertainer.

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

This was AMAZINGLY well done. I REALLY wish we had things like this in Canada... We have War of 1812 reenactments. We have guys dressing up as Redcoats and even Richard Sharpe, assuming most here would know that character reference. If not, read some Bernard Cornwell novels (fiction, historical, and very, very well done). But as for Medieval or Renaissance, nope.. I can only wish.. At least flintlock rifles, muskets and muzzle loading cannons are fully legal here and require zero paperwork, documentation or red tape of any sorts.. Archery is sporting goods not weapons.. And swords.. all fine.. But VERY FEW people willing to do proper reenactments sadly..

[@rogersmith7396]

How about air fuel bombs?

[@MarkWiseTechno]

10:40 Ah, yes, the High Medieval period. The era circa 1420 when everyone was blazed out of their minds.

[@adamgris01]

Cheech and Chaucer?

[@CWHolleman]

Love the "Elmer Fudd" shot at 8:40. 🤣 While I realize these are "firearms" from a different time period..I would think it still advisable to not look down the barrel to troubleshoot issues that may arise.

[@MrAwesomeSquad]

I would love to surprise my wife with a trip here for our anniversary because I'm thinking about leaving her anyway.

[@rogersmith7396]

That would be a surprise. How about booking a cruise and then leaving the ship?

[@Kagarin05]

8:50 'Bro I stabbed you, you're out"

[@jonathanalaniz2621]

Absolutely, the best spokesman, and I'm from Texas...

[@Falkriim]

Very cool Lindy

[@rockstarJDP]

They should have just constructed a gigantic wooden rabbit as a gift. Would have saved on a lot of bloodshed if they remembered to get inside it.

[@nickverbree]

I could listen to Lloyd talk about ANYTHING

[@_Hound_]

I couldn't help but laugh at the purple feather guy catching a beat down at 26:58 🤣

[@pyoheliobros5773]

The Wondrium sponsorship part was pretty neat

[@zacht1217]

Haven't even watched it yet but I know exactly what I need on this monday night

[@TeoZMuff313]

Great video. Thanks

[@DA_Doog]

Imagine if a solder from the actual war time traveled to this area at this time

[@BenDover-sl9zx]

Me shows up with Vietnam area fatigues and an m16 . “Yea I’m the future spy guy”

[@CreachterZ]

Very cool. Thanks!

[@Maderyne]

Rather than "Shut Up!" would they not say "Still thy tongue" instead? All in all, it was a joy to watch a re-enactment of the war of the roses castle siege.

[@jarprotector9479]

"Before the Scourge of 202021" - Lindy, 2022.

[@amosbackstrom5366]

I like to imagine that everyone participating in the reenactment watches Lindy. I mean, if we do... How could they not?..

[@somethingelse516]

This video reminds me of Keith Floyd when he used to do his vignettes about the history and culture of the location he was cooking in

[@Rohanology27]

Wait is the guy at ~17:43 (the one with but a scratch) the same guy who was with the roman guard reenactment group as a legionary? Have we found the first reenactment of a time traveller?

[@orthoff123]

As ever.. sehr gute Arbeit...good work and greetings from Germany!

[@samdog166]

Was a bit worried there, the Scottish man took over 10 seconds to mention that he was Scottish

[@Garundian00]

Sometimes I wish those annoying reenactment ads would get out of my Lloyd Wondrium video. But I guess he's gotta pay the bills :/

[@stevenbrown7042]

If I’m ever in Britain again that is something I’d love to see.

[@alan2here]

I wonder if back in the day they could have put downward facing spikes or a naturally grippy layer of something on the bottom of their boots?

[@GT-tj1qg]

Lot of sarcasm in this. He's a hard man to please this Lindy

[@thehemidemisemihemidemisem3339]

in London i saw a re-enactment of the battle of barnet

[@stickeyyyy]

How common was the Hackbut at that time? I thought Bows and Crossbows were still more popular.

[@sweepingtime]

Can’t believe that we invited Lord Montagu from medieval times to discuss arms and armour.

[@theblackknight5389]

I hear there was a enchanter called Tim