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From Timber to Arrow: The Craft of the Victorian English Longbow

Author
Mike Breault
Published
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Episode Link
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An inside look at the traditional English longbow, focusing on the Victorian form, from forest timber to finished arrow. Guided by a family of bowyers keeping the craft alive, the episode unpacks wood choices, self-bow vs laminates, roughing out, and the delicate art of tillering—revealing why patience and community have kept this ancient skill alive.


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