Ed the con
Description
Edward the Confessor was born in Islip in 1005 on the site of the Red Lion car park and 2005 was a year of festivities for the local community. Dr South's Primary School started planning celebrations two years ago, at first imagining a small pageant. Two years on and the numerous events have involved teachers, pupils, parents and the village community. A replica of the Bayeux Tapestry came to the village and the highlight of the festival was a Regia Anglorum re-enactment group who were booked to establish a Saxon encampment in the village. 120 Saxons took part in battles, falconry, archery and the burning of a Viking longboat, bringing to life this piece of history. The programme is a portrait of what a few dedicated people can do and it shows how much children learn and remember from hands-on experience.Dr South's School underwent an Ofsted inspection during the run up to celebrations and was commended for its strong links with the community.
Runtime
14 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2005
Database
Alexander Street
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