Into battle with the Knights of Jerusalem – in pictures
A girl helps her father get ready for a day of re-enactments Photograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesWonder if sewing your own shirt is an authentic historical re-enactment?Photograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesAn enthusiast waits for his training session to beginPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images
A blacksmith checks the sharpness of his knifePhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesThere's just enough time for a cheeky smokePhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesYep, he looks focused and ready for battlePhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesMedieval history enthusiasts fight in the ringPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesEnthusiasts can participate in archery tooPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesLooks like someone wants to follow in their father's footsteps Photograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesLast-minute adjustments in the corner before a fightPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesA participant is treated after getting injured during a fight Photograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images'You're my knight in shining armour'Photograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesA medieval history enthusiast is helped to get undressed after a day of re-enactmentsPhotograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesParticipants enjoy a beer Photograph: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images
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