Medieval skills enthusiasts revive the art of archery on horseback, a skill that was once necessary in times of war and for hunting food.

Henry VIII of England attended a re-enactment of a medieval archery contest in 1516 and the re-enactment of battles had been part of royal and military pageants since Roman times.

Ahead of the UK’s first medieval archery festival taking place at Warwick Castle this half-term, the castle’s resident bowman Lewis Copson took on Team GB archer and Olympic hopeful Tom Hall.

Scottish-born Alpin Grant, aka King Alpin Wülfhammer, has made his dream of being a medieval knight a reality, and a whole ...

Ipswich youngsters enjoyed a packed day of authentic medieval archery in Christchurch Park yesterday.

The 5,000 archer salvo was more powerful than a battleship’s broadside.” The medieval archer could draw a 200lb bow. Today, the average man can draw about 50lb.