Went to Fountains Abbey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountains_Abbey) today. Couldn't resist playing dress-up!
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you showed up at an abbey dressed as a monk?
Quote from: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 08:09:33 PMyou showed up at an abbey dressed as a monk?
:rofl: No lol. They had a display where you could try on the clothes they wore. It was really heavy felted wool. Remarkably comfortable and looked very durable.
when i lived in london during the sergeant pepper days a friend of mine wore a woolen monks habit. looked more comfortable than the bomber jacket and leather flying helmet i customarilly wore
I was surprised how comfortable and luxurious if felt.
Quote from: Tank on September 14, 2022, 08:27:07 PMI was surprised how comfortable and luxurious if felt.
How the felt felt? :lol: You've sold out to the dark side! :D
I own the dark side!
:rofl: Good answer!
Ave, Frere Tank. ;)
Quote from: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 08:09:33 PMyou showed up at an abbey dressed as a monk?
You see, if he answered some variation of "mebbe," this would have been SO much better! :lol:
well i dunno
could have been a job interview
What did you wear under it? No true Englishman .......!!!!!~
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 15, 2022, 09:24:47 PMWhat did you wear under it? No true Englishman .......!!!!!~
I just had my usual clothes on underneath.
The Cistercians in Yorkshire (https://www.dhi.ac.uk/blogs/cistercians/cistercian-life/monastic-life/cistercian-clothing/)
This makes interesting reading about the clothing.
Did they also have the stockings and cowhide shoes available to try on?
Modern version, albeit without the hood:
Quote from: Anne D. on September 17, 2022, 12:53:48 AMModern version, albeit without the hood:
Nothing new under the sun! :lol:
Quote from: Anne D. on September 17, 2022, 12:49:03 AMDid they also have the stockings and cowhide shoes available to try on?
No, but they were on display. :)
Quote from: Anne D. on September 17, 2022, 12:53:48 AMModern version, albeit without the hood:
You can buy cassocks for around £100.