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Belated Happy Pride Month!
We've had a crazy busy June so far, but we've not forgotten about this.
As most of you will know, our pride merch is available all year round - not just in June.

This pic was snapped during our visit to Bamburgh Castle 10 days ago. We love the 2 corvids flying across the Bifrost!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Got the tee? Get set for summer* with our new Berserker vest top!

*Sadly, purchase of this item does not guarantee sunshine, but we can hope ☀️

Back in the workshop today after another fabulous weekend away. This time we were at History in the Park, at Craigtoun Park, near St. Andrews. This excellent historical weekend is getting bigger and better every year! Although it looks like we didn't take many pictures, just these from the first day, once we were all set up and ready for a busy 3 days. :)

Now we are getting a whole weekend worth of orders out of the door, and gearing up for this coming weekend at Bamburgh Castle.

Don't forget, Jim is running Viking-age silver smithing skills workshops over the weekend, and there are still places available on these! Details for the workshops can be found here - https://asgard.scot/products/viking-age-silversmithing-skills-workshop-bamburgh-castle?variant=56815438791036

Phew! Its all go at Asgard HQ at the moment!
We spent last weekend at The Bruce Festival in Dunfermline, with the lovely guys from History Matters Ltd.
Jim was portraying Malcolm III of Scotland, also known as Malcolm Canmore, and spent the weekend progressing around the site with his queen, Margaret, who became saint Margaret, Scotland's only royal saint.

So what do we do after an awesome weekend of history? We get re-stocked, packed up, and head out to do it all again!

This weekend we will be at Craigtoun park, near St. Andrews, for History in the Park, a celebration of Scottish History, with re-enactors representing everything from the Roman Iron Age to World War 2! You will find us in the traders field, in our big Asgard tent.
Let us know in the comments if you saw us in Dunfermline, or if we will see you this weekend. 😁

Join Jim Glazzard, experimental archaeologist and historical craft worker specialising in early mediaeval metalworking, for an hour and a half workshop looking at Viking-age silver working techniques.

Each session starts with a summary of the different techniques that were used in non-ferrous metalworking 1000 years ago. This will cover the range of techniques used focussing in on the use of silver in trade and exchange, and looking at how bullion arm-rings were made. Participants will then, under Jim's supervision, cast their own pewter ingot, using Viking-age methods and reproduction tools, on a charcoal hearth. This will then be worked into a ring-money style arm-ring, using the wrought metalworking techniques used on the original silver artefacts, i.e. a lot of hammering! This is a fairly simple process, and no previous experience is necessary, although participant's results may vary!

As the final touches and decoration are being put to the arm-rings, using decorative punches, the hearth will be fired up to 1000°C, so that the participants can see Jim casting ingots or other objects in silver or bronze.

Participants will gain knowledge of the variety of metalworking techniques in use over 1000 years ago, and some insight into the daily experience of early mediaeval metalworkers. They will have, to take away, a pewter representation of these techniques, and a good appreciation of the skill levels required to produce the original pieces.

Workshop cost: £40 per person. Entrance to the castle and market event must be paid separately. Participants will need to wear clothing of natural, non-synthetic materials, should wear sturdy footwear, and will need to read and sign the activity risk assessment before taking part. Workshop participants must be 18 years old or above. 16 to 18 year olds may take part if accompanied by an adult participant. Advance bookings only, limited spaces available.

We'll be out and about over the next few months at a number of historical events and festivals in England & Scotland. Which ones are you planning on going to?

Our new Berserker and Valkyrie kids tees are now live on our website. They're available in sizes 3-4 years up to 9-11 years.

Drinking horns and tankards are back in stock!
We also have these rather cute beakers too.

You can find them on our website with our re-enactment supplies.