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A Brief History of Brass Rubbing Brass Rubbing is a unique, historical, educational and fun activity for children and adults alike and has proved an incredibly popular attraction at our shows. Memorial brasses are actually tombstones that were engraved in brass plate and laid into stone. Dating from the 12th Century, they are found in many English and a few European Cathedrals and Churches. 
The brasses commemorate Royalty, Military, Clergy, Merchants, Knights, etc and are a "living" history that enables us today to accurately depict how people lived, dressed and fought in the Middle Ages. Many of the approximately 4,000 that remain have been severely damaged through the centuries; and thus only a very small number of these are suitable for rubbing. In order to preserve the priceless originals, Brass Rubbings are today done on replicas. A Brass Rubbing is made by covering a medieval brass with special black paper and rubbing gold or silver wax over the raised engraving until the picture appears in detail - the results are amazing! Brass Rubbing at our shows. Brass Rubbing is a clean activity and provides a "hands-on-history" lesson for our visitors. An exciting history lesson gives a comparison of how people lived in Medieval times compared to how we live to-day. Experts are on-hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have, whilst no real artistic skill is required to complete a wonderful piece of work. |