Lord Scrope's Household

Lord Scrope's Household An independent living history group seeking to bring the medieval and Tudor working class to life.

29/03/2026

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Towton, fought on a bitterly cold 29th March 1461.

I created my well-known large oil painting of the battle in 2002 after a visit to the battlefield on the anniversary that year in the company of a group of archers – my recollections are of seeing the strength and technique required to shoot these powerful bows, and being really cold despite layers of warm clothing!

This painting is available as a print – on paper and a special canvas edition – and as a card. See my Studio88 website for details of this and all my Towton prints (see comments)

It also features in my book THE WARS OF THE ROSES: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner, signed copies of which are available from me through my website.

Merry Christmas to all, from our household to yours! May everyone have a wonderful holiday season and hope to see you al...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all, from our household to yours! May everyone have a wonderful holiday season and hope to see you all in the new year.

04/11/2025

Already looking forward to next year's events!

17/08/2025

Thank you everyone for such a wonderful weekend! Can't wait to see everyone in October!

The ale has been brewed and it's ready to be served to the thirsty members of the household!
14/08/2025

The ale has been brewed and it's ready to be served to the thirsty members of the household!

12/08/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone again this weekend Bolton Castle! Hope to see lots of new faces too!

02/07/2025

LIVING HISTORY 🤩 JAMESTOWN 1622

5th-6th July

Come and learn about the first English settlement in America!
In the year 1622 the new fledgling colony of Virginia was attacked by the native Powatans and would result in a massacre. Luckily for the settlement of Jamestown
they have received warning and have precious time to prepare...
Visit the colonists and learn about how they lived in the New World, what they discovered and how they would survive in uncertain times.

Includes weapon displays, cooking, bread making, candle dipping and much more.

https://www.murtonpark.co.uk/events/jamestown-1622/

06/05/2025

Not long now until Knaresborough Mayor, Margy Longhurst will be hosting an exciting Medieval Family Fun Day at Knaresborough House on Sat 10 May 11am-5pm, to raise funds for two local charities, The Chapel of our Lady of the Crag and KMA.

Full details are on the poster. Tickets on the door or in advance from the Heritage Centre, 12 High St, HG5 0EQ, opp the Knares bus station. Adult £5, Child (over 5) £3, Family (2 or more children) £15.

27/04/2025

Due to several unfortunate happenings, events and circumstances, the next Household living history event on May 10th and 11th will have to be cancelled. ☹️We hope to see you all June 21st and 22nd for our next event!

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Nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Leyburn
DL8 4ET

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