tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5140812627118960565..comments2024-03-28T22:25:01.210+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Agincourt 1415 – St Crispin’s Day 25th October … Crystal Sceptre and the Hedon Mace … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57863023619348219502023-01-11T12:17:55.694+00:002023-01-11T12:17:55.694+00:00Hi Mike - lovely to see you here ... and I'm s...Hi Mike - lovely to see you here ... and I'm so glad you related to the post - and will remember/note for any future post you might write up ... your posts are always so rewarding to read about, particularly as they're about our history. Well referenced too - cheers for now - Hilary<br /><br />PS I wonder if the Hedon Mace will appear at the Coronation, or the Lord Mayor's Show later this year - I'll keep an eye out too ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30607104034151158162023-01-10T11:44:13.943+00:002023-01-10T11:44:13.943+00:00That is wonderful and fascinating, Hilary. Thanks ...That is wonderful and fascinating, Hilary. Thanks for the pointer - and I'm sorry it took me awhile to get to read this. I had never heard of the Hedon mace before - something to bear in mind next time I'm in London in November! And I'll keep an eye open for it at the Coronation later this year! Happy New Year to you, Hilary, thanks for all your fascinating posts and lovely comments.Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7066211179419535822016-01-03T08:35:48.690+00:002016-01-03T08:35:48.690+00:00Thanks Sai - I was fascinated to see the Sceptre a...Thanks Sai - I was fascinated to see the Sceptre and it seems it captivated many ... the history too I learnt something ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49605849234688964292016-01-02T19:09:06.166+00:002016-01-02T19:09:06.166+00:00Hi Hilary,
The Crystal Sceptre is beautiful, than...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />The Crystal Sceptre is beautiful, thank you for this post, was interesting to learn about the history!! All pictures are very nice!! :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Sai :)Sai Charanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922029711707519134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40763276632896112392015-12-24T17:19:14.894+00:002015-12-24T17:19:14.894+00:00Thanks Jeffrey - there were amazing to see. I don...Thanks Jeffrey - there were amazing to see. I don't think they've been repaired or restored as such .. usually it's stated. I'm sure they've been tidied up (that's a taken and obvious I suppose!) .. but if the crystal had broken - that'd have been it ... no crystal sceptre any more.<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for commenting here - Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63255691823149297222015-12-23T18:18:15.114+00:002015-12-23T18:18:15.114+00:00Exciting post. Love the sceptres and history assoc...Exciting post. Love the sceptres and history associated with each. I too am impressed they are still around. I wonder how much work has gone into restoration, or are they as-is?Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75184894885703217282015-12-21T08:29:34.332+00:002015-12-21T08:29:34.332+00:00@ Joylene - aren't they amazing ... and we'...@ Joylene - aren't they amazing ... and we're lucky to have so many artefacts from so far back - and we get some semblance of their lives from these treasures.<br /><br />@ Ros - I haven't seen the Lord Mayor's Show either ... I'm not keen on crowds or standing around ... so I think it's unlikely I'll get to see it - except via the tv.<br /><br />@ Patsy - it is extraordinary workmanship isn't it ... <br /><br />@ Theresa - good word 'grandeur' - describes the items perfectly.<br /><br />Cheers to you all - and thanks for commenting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24426739119924066372015-12-20T23:31:16.321+00:002015-12-20T23:31:16.321+00:00such grandeur!such grandeur!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30700038292117887392015-12-20T21:55:29.349+00:002015-12-20T21:55:29.349+00:00Very beautiful and intricate work. Very beautiful and intricate work. Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24082793979256763812015-12-20T15:23:03.698+00:002015-12-20T15:23:03.698+00:00Amazing artefacts. I've never seen the Lord Ma...Amazing artefacts. I've never seen the Lord Mayor's Show. I love that crystal sceptre. Thanks for sharing and have a great Christmas.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66084540239465973672015-12-20T14:33:26.151+00:002015-12-20T14:33:26.151+00:00The swords and coins and such are quite spectacula...The swords and coins and such are quite spectacular. I saw Roman coins when I was in Bath. Mind boggling to think how long they've been in existence. Great post, Hilary.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58844708679270519992015-12-20T08:22:44.113+00:002015-12-20T08:22:44.113+00:00@ Suzanne - I remember your post and know you were...@ Suzanne - I remember your post and know you were there for your daughter and to see her design incorporated into one of the floats. I've never been ... but even seeing the coach through the glass was extraordinary .. as I was so close.<br /><br />@ Rhonda - they're not as good as yours ... but I was pleased with the shots and the detail of their exquisite workmanship those years ago.<br /><br />@ Kittie - they certainly did do it right back then. History tells us its stories in our way of looking at things, perhaps as you suggest they were different at the actual time: very possibly so.<br /><br />Once I started to look further into the small facets of history for the blog - I find it incredibly interesting ... all those years ago it was just battles and wars, and I couldn't make head or tail of what was happening ... France, Holy Roman Empire, Princes in Germany etc.<br /><br />How lovely to hear your niece has a similar interest in history - I'm sure she'll enjoy the Tudors ... they were a great dynasty. The final battle won, the killing of the King, Richard III, then 545 years later (in 2015) Richard is finally laid to rest near the Battle of Bosworth in Leicester Cathedral ... and the Tudors reign.<br /><br />@ Jess - well in fact missing the exhibit gave me another opportunity to do other things in London ... and I did see the Lord Mayor's Coach. I know to see the rock crystal and know it's survived 600 years is amazing.<br /><br />Thanks so much for coming over and commenting ... have a very good last few days before Christmas actually arrives ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74961313820233646322015-12-20T04:07:06.320+00:002015-12-20T04:07:06.320+00:00Sorry you missed the exhibit the first time around...Sorry you missed the exhibit the first time around, but so glad you caught it later. Such exquisite pieces! Wow! Amazing to think these pieces of history have survived all this time and that they are in such great shape. Thanks for sharing more about your journey. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37145339358859393222015-12-19T23:44:42.459+00:002015-12-19T23:44:42.459+00:00I agree with Joanne, they did it up right back in ...I agree with Joanne, they did it up right back in the day! Of course, there were circumstances that made it so, but the beauty seems so worth it in this day and age. How fortunate so much survived! It seems that all of England is an exciting treasure trove with something interesting always being discovered. Maybe it's because I had the right instructors at the right time growing up, but I love reading about your history. My niece is the same. Just sent her a book about the Tudor Period. Anyway, Christmas Week nears -- from our house to yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9633023047420552042015-12-19T23:13:40.371+00:002015-12-19T23:13:40.371+00:00Gorgeous photos, I love seeing the detail shots of...Gorgeous photos, I love seeing the detail shots of the different pieces!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62447984893269981152015-12-19T15:22:39.929+00:002015-12-19T15:22:39.929+00:00It is incredible and very beautiful. We were in Lo...It is incredible and very beautiful. We were in London briefly for The Lord Mayor's parade (you may recall my recent post) and saw the coach. It is wonderful that these old pieces remain and are used even if it is only occasionally.<br /><br />Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Hilary.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37709835470801475892015-12-19T07:25:36.240+00:002015-12-19T07:25:36.240+00:00@ Bazza - thanks so much ... it's good to know...@ Bazza - thanks so much ... it's good to know you're around.<br /><br />@ Marja - I did see the Sceptre - hence the photos. Just had to make a 2nd trip ... but made the journey to London worth it with some other exhibitions. There are people who do some incredible work ... but I agree a great deal of stuff is replicated via machine - necessary but sad.<br /><br />@ ALsL - I couldn't agree more ... <br /><br />Good to see you all .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33074006857163974682015-12-19T05:35:23.058+00:002015-12-19T05:35:23.058+00:00they sure don't make em like they used to. Do ...they sure don't make em like they used to. Do they?A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17650439724739207602015-12-18T20:24:11.618+00:002015-12-18T20:24:11.618+00:00What an amazing pieces of art. There were people w...What an amazing pieces of art. There were people with golden hands back then. What ashame that so much that craftmenship is lost. Now we are dependent on machines who are not that original and mostly spit out plastic :)<br />Ashame you didn't see the sceptreMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57920784415463413382015-12-18T19:08:13.663+00:002015-12-18T19:08:13.663+00:00Hi Hilary. A fascinating post (wouldn't expect...Hi Hilary. A fascinating post (wouldn't expect anything less!) Although I don't always comment I always read what you publish!<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s fabulous Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8504537736217540212015-12-18T17:15:48.338+00:002015-12-18T17:15:48.338+00:00Goddaughter and her parents are pretty special ......Goddaughter and her parents are pretty special ... forgot that bit!!! HHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14417640368778337192015-12-18T17:14:59.894+00:002015-12-18T17:14:59.894+00:00@ Alex - absolutely .. the craftsmanship is quite ...@ Alex - absolutely .. the craftsmanship is quite extraordinary.<br /><br />@ Elizabeth - I have to say I'm teaching myself history and showing myself things I'd have never thought would have interested me so much. It's good for me to write - as I open the doors for others to see them ... and then get wonderful comments like yours.<br /><br />@ Susan - aren't they just: exquisitely beautiful - and exactly so important in history - yet unknown relatively til this research was done. Thankfully the fact the Museum was shut meant I saw the Coach ... and then going back was a 'must' - there were some pictures and one or two more silver items ... it was a very small exhibition - but I could get up close and personal. The best way to see 'treasures' so often ... <br /><br />Thanks to the three of you - delighted you enjoyed the post - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43850196742772907542015-12-18T15:01:48.045+00:002015-12-18T15:01:48.045+00:00How exquisitely beautiful! And such important piec...How exquisitely beautiful! And such important pieces of history, too. I'm sorry the museum closed before you got the chance to see more of the exhibit, but I'm sure you were happy to spend time with your goddaughter. She may not be historic, but I'll bet she's a jewel. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23365230463356706312015-12-18T13:30:39.269+00:002015-12-18T13:30:39.269+00:00Just amazing! Love the Crystal Sceptre and the coa...Just amazing! Love the Crystal Sceptre and the coach. America has absolutely nothing like these things, of course...which make them endlessly fascinating to us!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17995536793052109072015-12-18T13:10:25.515+00:002015-12-18T13:10:25.515+00:00The craftsmanship back then was just stunning.The craftsmanship back then was just stunning.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com