Thread: Mary Rose Archers
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Old 27-12-06, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by steve58 View Post
I am sure I read somewhere that the skeletons of the archers on the Mary Rose showed the effects on the skeleton of a lifetime of pulling heavy bows. Problems is I can't find the page again does anyone know where this info is at? Please? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
they also show evidence of back problems!
i know the bit you mean i'll have a look in my books..................
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