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Tim Simmons · 13th January 2007, 05:52 PM

This looks like it was used from horse back? The English are famous for the use of the Long Bow up untill the 15th century. It is said that an English bowman captured in Scotland if his life was spared he had his thumbs cut off. The long bow being so specialised and heavy the strain deformed the bodies of those skilled in its use.

13th January 2007, 05:52 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	This looks like it was used from horse back? The English are famous for the use of the Long Bow up untill the 15th century. It is said that an English bowman captured in Scotland if his life was spared he had his thumbs cut off. The long bow being so specialised and heavy the strain deformed the bodies of those skilled in its use.