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Meet the Wessex
Parts make up the whole, at the same time members make up a group. So here is listed the membership of the household
Each man of the household has a shield to denote his individual retinue affiliation within the household, ladies are denoted by lozenges (or diamonds). Knights and their Ladies have their own coat of arms, the lower ranks have similar colours to connect them to their respective Knight
The FitzEdwards Retinue
The retinue of The Wessex Household, Led By Sir Austin.
Colours:
Red & Black
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ChrisGroup History:
"I first became involved in re-enactment in 1999 when I joined the 'Dragon Svieter', soon to become the 'Black Blades', later the 'Dragon Blades'. In February of 2001 I joined the Wessex Household, under the banner of 'The Dorset Levy', as Squire to Sir Blake, it’s Lord. I was Knighted by Sir Blake in September of that year. Since then I have worked beside various groups, until early 2005, when I decided, as Feudal Lord (the position having been passed to me by Sir Blake when he emigrated) that the Wessex Household was worthy of becoming a group in it’s own right. The rest, as they say, is History."
A.K.A: Sue
Group History:
"I became a re-enactor in 1983 with my then husband Pete Power. We started our own group - 'The Falcons', and then started 'The Dragon Svieter', a Viking group. Pete ran the group as a whole, with myself running the 'Dragon’s Wing' - the non-combatant side of the group. The Dragon Svieter became the 'Black Blades' in May of 1999 when it merged with the 'Golden Phoenix', but due to internal politics, was re-formed as the 'Dragon Blades' in September of that year. Since my partner Chris became involved at around the time of the formation of the Black Blades early in 1999, I have followed him through his career in re-enactment, to his now position as Lord of the Wessex Household."
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PaulGroup History:
"I joined the Dark Age Group 'Dragon Svieter' as a non - com (non-combatant) in 1995 for TV work and became a fighter in 1996. I left for a while, then returned in 1999 as the group renamed itself 'The Black Blades' after it's amalgamation with 'The Golden Phoenix', later to become 'The Dragon Blades'. I left for personal reasons in 2001, before joining "The Wessex Household" in 2004 after Sir Austin became it's lord.On the **th of August 2008, I was dubbed a Knight Of the Wessex at the Kinson Common Show, giving me the right to create my own house within the Wessex. This I will do while remaining true and loyal to my Lord.
As well as being Squire to Sir Austin and Chief Squire of the group, I am also the group's Webmaster, responsible for the creation and maintenance of this website."
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NatalieGroup History:
"I became aware of the household through my relationship with Squire Fredrick, who I met at the SF Ball in February 2007. I had been a fan of Sword-play for a number of years and had made chain-mail for Lord Of The Rings events. After the household made themselves available for my parents Marriage blessing, I decided to become a member in June 2007, and act as Lady-In-Waiting to Lady Susan. When Squire Fredrick became Sir Fredrick, I was elevated to Lady of my own house"
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SeanGroup History:
. "After meeting Sir Austin and his men at Lulworth Castle, where I work, in September 2006, I decided to join them, due to my interest in their specific era. Having worked with the Household since that time, Sir Austin honoured me by making me his squire at the Andover show on the 14th July 2007. I pray I can be worthy of this, and I hope to be honoured in the future by earning the right to being made a Wessex Knight. When Squire Fredrick was knighted, I succeeded him as Chief Squire of The Household, and first Squire to Sir Austin."
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KieranGroup History:
"I joined the Group in October 2006, as a result of my Brother, Sean (Squire Matthew). Due to my age I am a Non-Combatant. However I am learning other Medieval skills of Chivalry. In November 2006, I was given the position of Company Herald, and in July '07 I was raised to the rank of Page on the occasion of my brother reaching squirehood."
