Merriment, makers, and music as pub goes medieval with Rotherham Renaissance Faire
The Three Cranes pub has built a reputation for its mix of live entertainment, themed events and community gatherings
Hear ye, hear ye! - Rotherham's oldest pub is going medieval with a a full day of merriment at a Mini Renaissance Faire.
The Three Cranes will throw open its doors on High Street on Saturday, November 14 for a full day of merriment, makers, music, and medieval mischief in the heart of Rotherham town centre.
From 11am-11pm, the independent pub – which dates back to 1470 – will host free entry to activities including artisan market stalls featuring all local independent traders ranging from leather goods to fortune tellers.
There will be a Costume Contest with Medieval or Fantasy themed costumes highly encouraged, ad live music and entertainment from 7.30pm, with local musician Chris D. Jones performing his take on some medieval classics as well as a few of his own original songs.
Also in the evening, local Games Master Lee will be hosting a number of ‘turn-up-and-have-a-go’ Dungeons and Dragons gaming sessions.
Guests can get involved in traditional games including taking aim at the pub's resident jester as he is thrown in the stocks to raise money for local dog charity Helping Yorkshire Poundies.
Beverages fit for kings and queens will include Mead provided by Sheffield based Paradise Garage Brewing, while guest speakers Dr Shirley Bell - an associate professor at Sheffield Hallam University - will be giving a talk about medieval music and theatre and Sheffield Folklore Society will be talking about local myths and legends.
Holy Ghost Tattoo Collective – a neighbouring High Street business - will be offering exclusive new designs based on medieval and fantasy art as both permanent and temporary tattoos.
Run by local couple Rosie and Adam Booth, the independent pub has built a reputation for its eclectic mix of live entertainment, creative workshops, themed events and community gatherings.
Said Adam: “Whether you arrive as a knight, a pirate, a peasant, a witch, or a bard, all are welcome to join the festivities.
“Modern attire is accepted too - we won't have you thrown in the stocks!
“With our historic building dating back over 555 years, there's no better setting for a day of medieval magic.
“Its historic surroundings provide a particularly fitting backdrop for an event celebrating the sights, sounds and spirit of times gone by.”
For further information, visit the Mini Renaissance Faire event page on Facebook.