Bryggen museum continued....
Peasants had to keep their own weapons as part of their levy obligations. Everyone was to have the "peoples weapons": a shield, spear, and a sword or axe. Wealthier peasants had to have a shield, steel helmet, and a quilted arming coat or chainmail armour. Weapons were often passed down for generations. Levy sailors had to work in pairs to procure a bow and atleast 24 arrows. Every year the pesants were assembled to display their weapons, they paraded in procession, three abreast before the governor and other royal representatives. If one was missing a weapon or it did not meet the quality requirements they were fined.


And dinner to finish the day this was our last day in Norway before flying back. What an amazing place, I highly recommend it if you are looking to take a trip
We went to Bryggen Tracteursted, one of the original remaining kitchens/restaurants from the medieval era
Fermented trout

Roasted whale meat

Norwegian cheese platter

Reindeer fillet


The traditional stockfish, which was Bergens main trade in the medieval ages, with sourdough bread that just came out of the oven

Peasants had to keep their own weapons as part of their levy obligations. Everyone was to have the "peoples weapons": a shield, spear, and a sword or axe. Wealthier peasants had to have a shield, steel helmet, and a quilted arming coat or chainmail armour. Weapons were often passed down for generations. Levy sailors had to work in pairs to procure a bow and atleast 24 arrows. Every year the pesants were assembled to display their weapons, they paraded in procession, three abreast before the governor and other royal representatives. If one was missing a weapon or it did not meet the quality requirements they were fined.


And dinner to finish the day this was our last day in Norway before flying back. What an amazing place, I highly recommend it if you are looking to take a trip
We went to Bryggen Tracteursted, one of the original remaining kitchens/restaurants from the medieval era
Fermented trout

Roasted whale meat

Norwegian cheese platter

Reindeer fillet


The traditional stockfish, which was Bergens main trade in the medieval ages, with sourdough bread that just came out of the oven

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