Steven Lawton

Learn by Doing - No Limits

Jouster. Shield Maker. Software Developer.

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Hampton Court Palace English Heritage Lord Mayor's Show

Featured Work

shields Jan 2023

Shield Blanks & Components

Ready-to-finish shield blanks and components for reenactors. Heater, kite, and round shields in various thicknesses.

shields Jun 2024

13th Century Heater Shields

Period-correct heater shields for 13th century reenactment. Combat-ready, historically informed, handmade in the UK.

books Jun 2023

The Everyday Warrior

A practical guide to building resilience, discipline, and a warrior mindset - available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

software Jun 2024

The Wild Man

An interactive encyclopaedia of Wild Man imagery in medieval art. Browse illuminated manuscripts, carvings, and heraldry featuring the Wodewose across Europe.

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Handmade shields for jousting, reenactment, and display. Built to order with traditional methods.

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Making

Shields, turn shoes, leather work, and physical builds.

Riding

Mounted fencing, jousting, and Historic Equitation.

Mindset

Warrior philosophy, resilience, and lessons from the field.

Tech

Software projects, dev notes, and tools.

Events

Show recaps, tournaments, and historical reenactments.

English Heritage event poster — English Heritage

Mounted in the Lord Mayor's Show — Lord Mayor's Show

Jousting tournament with crowds — Tournament

Select photography by @Louise.ClaytonHatch