Steven Lawton

Learn by Doing - No Limits

Jouster. Shield Maker. Software Developer.

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Hampton Court Palace English Heritage Lord Mayor's Show

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software Jun 2024

The Wild Man

An interactive encyclopaedia of Wild Man imagery in medieval art. Browse illuminated manuscripts, carvings, and heraldry featuring the Wodewose across Europe.

hema Jan 2025

HEMA Training Cards

Physical flashcards for drilling Fiore dei Liberi's longsword system. 78 cards covering guards, plays, and techniques.

shields Jan 2023

Shield Blanks & Components

Ready-to-finish shield blanks and components for reenactors. Heater, kite, and round shields in various thicknesses.

shields Mar 2024

Custom Shield Painting

Hand-painted heraldic devices and medieval designs for reenactment shields. New builds or existing blanks.

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Handmade shields for jousting, reenactment, and display. Built to order with traditional methods.

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Mounted fencing, jousting, and Historic Equitation.

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Show recaps, tournaments, and historical reenactments.

English Heritage event poster — English Heritage

Mounted in the Lord Mayor's Show — Lord Mayor's Show

Jousting tournament with crowds — Tournament

Select photography by @Louise.ClaytonHatch

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