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Travel - In Your Backyard

"Bristol Renaissance Faire"


Greeters at the Gate.jpg (54311 bytes)The Bristol Renaissance Faire gives a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the fashions of the period. The actors are meticulous in every detail including hair design, period fashion, and conversation. 

Visit the various links below to enjoy a sampling of Melissa Hamilton's experience during the weekend.

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(Note:  The photos presented are thumbnails.  Simply "click" on the photo to see a larger version)

Fashion & Queen Elizabeth I
Article on the fashions of Queen Elizabeth I and her court.  Includes actors in period fashion from the Bristol Renaissance Faire!

Excitement of the Joust
For the viewer, you could imagine what a medieval period joust must have been like. Peruse photos from the Joust held at the Faire.


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An empty stage where the past will come alive.  Daily, the court of Queen Elizabeth I is recreated by the talented actors at the Faire.

 

 

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The noblemen of Elizabeth I all request to be her dance partner.

 

 

 

Renaissance Faire Glass Making.jpg (51744 bytes)In addition to the many shops, visitors can embrace the educational programs at the Faire.

This shop provided a detailed presentation on glass making.  The fires were constantly burning!  The artist makes fine glassware.  (Note the hanging glass chimes above the presenter's head.)

 

Renaissance Faire Ladies Singing.jpg (61545 bytes)A wide variety of music could be heard everywhere at the Faire.  These ladies had sung like angels!

(The group of ladies are the Consorte Bella Donna.  For more details about this singing group, check out Consorte Bella Donna in our People You Should Know.)

 

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This was a solitary spot that caught Melissa's eye.  The greenery was lovely among the sophisticated finery of costumes.

 

 

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There are numerous shops to visit.  Melissa's favorite was the bookstore and fan shop!

 

 

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Great shows were put on by the performers.  (Notice the Queen's guard at the bottom right in the photo above.)

 

 

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