24 Hours in a Castle

Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds. - Written with expert advice from Dr. Abigail Wheatley, PhD in Medieval Studies and Dr. Jeremy Ashbee, FSA - Head Curator of Properties at English Heritage, who specialises in the history and architecture of medieval palaces and castles. - Includes links to websites to discover more. - Filled with exciting facts about life in a medieval castle. Chapters in this book include: - Out hawking - The castle - Banquet time - Poison prevention - A surprise guest - Prayers before bed - Tournament day - The knights' parade - A spotters guide to arms - The jousting begins - Common injuries and their cures - Through the tournament ground - How to dress your knight - Edmund's joust - The duel - A poor knight - Castles of the world - So, which cures worked?