Society Of Archer-Antiquaries

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Bows/arrows
tell members about particular bows or arrows you have. Ask if others have similar ones, or can identify yours

Accessories
Exchange information on anything from thumbrings to quivers, strings to bracers

Recreation
Historic archery Societies; Rules; archery dress; archery songs & ballads; Awards and trophies.

Shooting styles
Discuss or ask about styles of shooting, types of draw, stance, and associated information.

Hunting
England, North & South America, Middle and Far East, Africa, the Mediterranean - anywhere that hunting has historically taken place. Exchange details or ask for views.

Warfare
A vast area of study for some. This is the place for anything connected with the use of the bow in battle

Manufacture
Bowyers and fletchers, stringmakers and arrowsmiths. Materials used, methods. Historic Guilds. Apprentices.

Ephemera
All those fascinating bits and bobs. Tell others what you have. Share information on your interesting engravings, papers, posters, tickets, postcards. Seek out items to add to your collection

Books, Prints & Manuscripts
Review a favourite book, request a book or print you are looking for, tell others about a special 'find', seek help with identification or sources.

Serious questions
If you have a technical, academic or historic question, you may post it here for general discussion. If required the Adminstrator will try to contact a member who can give you an answer - no guarantees, I'm afraid.

Crossbows
All types from any period. Ask a question - give an answer ! Discuss your particular interest.

Exchange and Mart
This is the place for you if you have something antiquarian to sell, or if you are looking for an artefact or perhaps a magazine to make up a set. Also post here if you are seeking or can recommend a service such as bookbinding, restoration etc.

Exhibitions and Museums
Here you can let members know about something interesting you found in a museum, or inform them about forthcoming exhbitions