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Jousting match, 1929. Creator: Herbert Oakes Jones
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Jousting match, 1929. Creator: Herbert Oakes Jones
Jousting match, 1929. Cover of the official programme of the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo, held at the Rushmoor military barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, in June 1929. The event was in aid of military charitable funds, and performances included community singing and a tattoo of massed bugle bands
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Adversary Charity Competition Concert Enemy Fight Jones Joust Jousting Knight Knights Match Rival Rivalry Shield Suit Of Armour Armour
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Jousting Match, 1929 - A Spectacle of Chivalry and Charity
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. This print captures a thrilling jousting match that took place in June 1929 at the Rushmoor military barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire. The event, known as the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo, was organized to raise funds for military charities. The official programme cover featured this remarkable image created by Herbert Oakes Jones. In this vibrant snapshot of history, we witness knights clad in shining suits of armor mounted on powerful steeds engaged in an epic battle. Adversaries face each other with lances poised and shields raised high, ready to prove their valor and skill. Crowds gather around the arena, eagerly watching every move with bated breath. The jousting match was just one part of a grand spectacle that included community singing and a mesmerizing tattoo performance by massed bugle bands. This fusion of music, arts, and medieval warfare transported spectators back to the Middle Ages while supporting noble causes. Captain Herbert Oakes Jones masterfully captured not only the physicality but also the spirit of competition and camaraderie among these brave knights. His use of color adds depth to this historical moment frozen in time. As we gaze upon this print today, let us appreciate both its artistic beauty and its significance as a reminder of past traditions that united communities through sport and charity during times of war.
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