tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post6712565195505424362..comments2024-02-07T23:23:13.726+00:00Comments on The Fylde and Wyre Antiquarian: What counts as mediaeval in Poulton?Brian Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350965110160879688noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-14422511862069006872008-04-26T12:28:00.000+01:002008-04-26T12:28:00.000+01:00Interestingly, John, proof of Poulton's mediaeval ...<B>Interestingly, John, proof of Poulton's mediaeval market is lacking in its own right as Poulton never bothered investing in a market charter.<BR/><BR/>Like you I'd rather see history warts and all and, rest assured, if we ever set up our own 'Fylde & Wyre Tour Guides' (now there's a thought) we'll do our best to be as accurate and warty as possible.</B>Brian Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350965110160879688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-39612179127690151572007-05-28T17:02:00.000+01:002007-05-28T17:02:00.000+01:00In all fairness to Poulton, I believe that you are...In all fairness to Poulton, I believe that you are leaving out the most important medieval artifact, which is the market itself. Perhaps the individual items have been replaced, modified, or upgraded over the years, but they still represent items that did exist in medieval times, and apparently occupy the same space as their counterparts.<BR/><BR/>Considering how things 'can' change over the centuries, perhaps this is as close as we can expect in seeing an actual medieval marketplace?<BR/><BR/>This isn't to dismiss your arguments completely. I am not familiar with Poulton's claims, so do not know what you are refering to in this article. Your points are valid, and nicely backed up, though.<BR/><BR/>And if false claims are being made as to the items you discuss, then in the name of truth, some addendums do need to be made. As I discussed with you in the past, some of us do travel to places to learn. If we are misguided in any way, then those 'untruths' will spread, until history becomes muddled.<BR/><BR/>I do not appreciate when tour guides treat tourists as idiots, and feed them silly stories, or outright lies. I also do not appreciate mis-representation. For me, I enjoy learning, and sharing what I learn, so I do appreciate my history being accurate.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a thought-provoking blog. JOHN :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15142977785391302797noreply@blogger.com