Medieval sport in modern times
The days of medieval knights may be long past, but memories of them and their exploits still live on.
So too do their sports, at least for the group of people who came to take part in a medieval jousting tournament at Knebworth House, a stately home in the south of England. Performers dressed up, crossed swords and smashed lances as they took part in the nostalgic event.
Twelve-year-old Max Barnes, dressed up as a squire, tries out a medieval knight's helmet before helping with the jousts.
James Ferguson and Dan Spencer don chain mail and tunics for the event.
A performer points his lance as he takes part.
Shards of a broken lance fly up in the air.
A performer bears his teeth as he crosses swords with his opponent.
Squires watch the jousting next to a basket full of polystyrene severed head props.
Performers dressed as knights survey the tournament.
