01 - Helmet To avoid headaches when exploring confined spaces.
02 - Lamp Useful when viewing garderobe chutes.
03 - Spectacles You need to look knowledgeable.
04 - Beard Adds to the kudos factor. Not required by ladies.
05 - Pipe Adds to the kudos factor. Optional for ladies.
[NB - Ideally, the tobacco should be a subtle blend of old socks and yak dung.]
06 - Compass For finding your way to the village pub.
07 - Pullover Preferably cable-knit and a Christmas present from an elderly aunt.
08 - Corduroy trousers (Or skirt for the ladies). Denim is NOT acceptable.
09 - Boots Steel toe-caps are very useful on uneven steps and for testing the strength of walls.
10 - Flask Of tea or coffee.
11 - Sandwiches Filled to your choice.
12 - Rucksack With extra flasks, sandwiches etc.
13 - Gadget bag With cameras, lenses, film etc. This is an ESSENTIAL item.
14 - Umbrella This is Britain.
15 - Maps Optional. It's much more fun getting lost.
16 - Guide books Only used for settling disputes with other castle fanatics.
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