13th February 2016, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi
Salaams All...This is an interesting article below. I note that the author makes reference to the Shotley Bridge swordmaking centre, however, I have seen no examples of Basket Hilts from that stable...Not counting the two on the outside Wall of the local Hotel; "The Crown and Crossed Swords". (Owned at the time by the sword makers family) Whilst that could indicate English Basket swords I have seen no evidence other than below.
http://www.oldswords.com/articles/Th...words-v1i4.pdf
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
guess you could always ask them, pub/hotel email address is victoriasuddick@icloud.com 
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