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The Oxford Household |
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The Oxford Household was formed in 2002 within the Medieval Siege Society and since its inception has strived to balance providing an authentic representation of camp life in the latter part of the fifteenth century with having an enjoyable weekend away. The camp is a portrayal of a group of retained men in the service of Sir John de Vere KB KG, the 13th Earl of Oxford, and his brothers: Sir Richard de Vere, Sir Thomas de Vere and Sir George de Vere. The year portrayed is late 1470 just after Henry VI has been re-crowned King in Westminster Cathedral causing the usurping Yorkist pretender Edward to flee, tail between legs, to Bruges.
At most events authentic food is prepared, cooked and eaten by the voracious Oxford members and we put a block of fighting men on to the field of battle when the situation requires. The livery colour of the Household is red with a white mullet, which is a traditional symbol of the de Vere family.
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