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Carbrooke Heritage News - Carbrooke Parish Armour
There have been rumours of pieces from a suit of armour in Carbrooke for decades, with some residents claiming to have seen it, but in more recent years, it appeared to have been lost. However during the 2018 Heritage Festival in the church, whilst looking for something else, a member of the PCC found what she recognised as the missing armour. We were delighted to have rediscovered it.
It was sent to Norwich Museum, who also sent it to the Royal Armourer, as it was of such interest. It had been presumed to have been Medieval given Carbrookes links with Knights Hospitallers, but instead it was dated to the mid-late 1600s by Norwich Museum, which was very enthusiastic about such a rare find. The armour has been professionally conserved for the village by the museum at a cost of almost £2500.00
The village of Carbrooke has 13 pieces from a suit of Parish Armour dating from the English Civil War period (1642-1651).
What is Parish Armour?
Every village in England was required to send young men to fight in the Civil War, as Pikemen. These conscripts, clad only in leather jerkins, were ‘cannon fodder’ in the battles and had to fight mounted cavalry, who were armed with swords and other lethal weapons – and wore armour.
Those villages which could afford it thus purchased a suit of armour for their soldier, usually made by the local blacksmith. Hence the concept of “Parish Armour”; it remained the property of the parish.
Mike Botting, volunteered to make and donate a cabinet in which to display the armour; and to obtain sponsorship from local people and businesses to defray the cost of conservation. He also donated the model 'Knight' for display purposes.
Should you wish to make a donation towards the restoration of unique local artefact, please contact Mike, Donations of £200 will be acknowledged by a plaque on the cabinet itself, while smaller donations will be listed on a board adjacent to it.
Please make cheques payable to Carbrooke Heritage Group, or you can make BACS transfers to Carbrooke Heritage Group’s account at Lloyds Bank, sort code 30-92-88, account number 01300405. Please write “Parish Armour” on the back of your cheque, or in the “reference” box in your bank transfer. Any amount which you can afford would be greatly appreciated.
The Armour is on permanent display in the church, and can be viewed whenever the church is open, or by arrangement.gg
Carbrooke Heritage News - July 2020
Carbrooke Heritage News - July 2020
Some buildings very similar, others have disappeared altogether.
Carbrooke VE Day Celebrations 2020
Where will you be on 8 May 2020?
75 years ago, the country was preparing to celebrate the end of WW2, with street parties.
As we are living through history, and trying to defeat another common enemy (CV 19), let us commemorate, all those who lived through the difficult days of WW2, and those who gave their lives.
We appreciate those difficulties and fears ourselves now, so let us take an opportunity to lift the gloom, with a 'Garden Party'
From 4-6pm Friday 8 May
Decorate your windows, fences, gardens in red white and blue. Set up a picnic table in your garden, or outside your house, have a 1940's style picnic, dress in the style of the day, play 1940's music.
But please remember to maintain the social distancing rules.
Record the event for posterity, by sharing a photo with us.
Celebrating VE Day 2020
As we cannot be together on that day, here are some suggestions from Breckland Council as to how we can celebrate at home.
The weekend of May 8th – 10th is the weekend to commemorate and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the war in Europe.
To help you prepare your day, we are sharing party pack to get you started while you #StayHomeSaveLives.
The online pack includes...
- wartime recipes your family can try out
- party bunting you can cut out and make
- posters for your windows
- colouring templates for your children
- a fantastic VE competition set by Dan Snow the BBC History Guy
- A Spotify wartime playlist featuring Dame Vera Lynn and other wartime musical greats
You'll have everything you need to celebrate at home, whilst remembering and celebrating our wartime generation
Carbrooke Church; Covid-19 - Action Group
A reminder that just inside the church door there is a Food Bank Box. Please leave cans, bottles, jars or packets of food...or take them if your need becomes great.
The church is open during the daytime, often with a lit candle, as a place for quiet reflection. All are welcome to spend a while away from the stresses and strains around us.
Thank you and stay safe!
Carbrooke St Peter and St Paul Church. Contact Mark on 07935334610 or mgward@aol.com
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