Old Town Festival Leicester

 

The Old Town Festival returned to Leicester with something for everyone from across time. Turns out you don't need a TARDIS to travel through time; you can do it at the Leicester Old Town Festival. Starting our journey through time with an Anglo-Saxon ship, Brendan the Bold, which, although seaworthy, is on the dry land of Jubilee Square. On deck, we see a lady weaving a traditional fishing net. Next up, we see the ​⁠‪@VikingsofMiddleEngland‬ demonstrating the often brutal combat techniques used in the era (these people are trained professional re-enactors; please do not attempt to copy). Moving forward in time, we follow ‪@lordthomasgreysregimentoff6873‬ (Lord Thomas Grey’s Regiment of Foot) marching past BBC Radio Leicester and Leicestershire’s oldest building, the Guildhall, through to the ​⁠ Where, after being dismissed, things take a turn for the fantastical with Dragons! outside the ​⁠‪@kriiivisitorcenter1485‬. The sound of bells signals the arrival of Leicester Morris and their Morris dancing performance, as they dance Ladylot, The Jolly Jester, and Guinebeard arrive to entertain and take photos with visitors. 

There’s a traditional Maypole dance in the cathedral gardens before we head inside the ‪@LeicesterCathedral‬ itself for more Morris dancing in this unique setting with the ladies of Black Annis Morris group.