Bronze Age Reenactment

This web site shows the work of the two leading lights in reenacting Bronze Age, in addition to Stone Age and Iron Age life. They have produced some of the finest cameos for television and filming, and living history displays for museums and visitors' centres.

Brigantia

BRIGANTIA is an historical re-enactment society dedicated to the pagan tribes of Britain of the third to first centuries BC, also known as The Celts.

Antonine Guard

Living History Re-enactment Society and have adopted the Legio VI Victrix Pia Fidelis as our parent legion,this being one of the legions which built the Antonine Wall and Hadrians Wall.

Ermine Street Guard

The Guard was formed in 1972 to study the Roman Army and to reconstruct armour and equipment. It has gained a worldwide reputation for authenticity and professionalism and takes part in displays for English Heritage, museums and others both at home and abroad.

LEG II AVG

Since its inception, over 15 years ago, LEG II AVG's military and civilian section has grown from strength to strength to become one of Europe’s pre-eminent Roman re-enactment groups .

Legio VIII Augusta

We do a lot more than military re-enactment and fighting...After all, there was a lot more to Roman Britain than soldiers, and we aim to present the broadest possible picture of life in our chosen period.

Ludus Claudia - Gladiator School

Ludus Gladiatorius is a Hampshire based Gladiatorial History Society. Through direct research, experimental archaeology and displays we accurately portray the Roman gladiators of the 2nd Century AD.

Vicus

We aim to represent the period of the roman invasion to the battle of Mons Graupis (so in essance AD43 to AD89). As far as we know the we are the only Combat 1st C group in Britain, as such we have Legionarys representing the 9th legion Auxillarys representing the 1st Coh Brittannicus and two Tribes of Britons.

Tribes and Clans of Anglesey

Anglesey is an elite mercenary fighting group within the Society for Creative Anachronism, Markland Medieval Mercenary Militia (on occasion), and Dagorhir.

ERA

ERA is a family-orientated, UK based re-enactment society whose primary purpose is to bring the past to life and to shed a little light into part of the period of British history that is still sometimes referred to as ‘The Dark Ages’. Our ‘core’ period of interest covers the years 410-577AD, from the end of Roman rule in Britain to the Battle of Dyrham

Mogh Roith

Mogh Roith are a small Historical Re-enactment group based in Counties Clare and Limerick, in the Republic of Ireland. We are individuals drawn together by our interest in Irish History, historical arts and crafts and methods of war and combat throughout the ages. The group aims to bring to life their interest in history in an exciting and dynamic way and make it accessible to the general public.

Anglo-Saxons

'The Anglo-Saxons' is a group of enthusiasts re-enacting the lives of the Anglo-Saxon people in England during the 5th and 6th Centuries and the 10th and 11th Centuries.

the Vikings

Founded in 1971, The Vikings are the oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society in the UK, and probably the world.

Cestrescire

Cheshire in the years 950AD to 1066AD. Cestrescire accurately recreates the culture of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, including dress, weapons, combat and general living during this period.

Combrogi, The

Since Combrogi was formed in 1995 our approach has been more towards daily life than many combat orientated societies. While other re-enactment groups concentrate on the life of the military minority, the reality for the majority of people was a daily battle of a very different kind. Combrogi recreate the society of Britain during the period between the end of the Roman era and the Norman Invasion, 350 to 1066 AD during the period between the Roman withdrawal and the Norman Invasion 350 to 1066 AD

Dark Ages Charitable Trust

We are a registered charity set up to promote interest in the Dark Ages, the Viking & Saxon period. We are developing a 7-acre site to include Medows, Ring Fort, Woodland and Hedgerows.

Gwerin Y Gwyr

Swansea branch of Regia Anglorum a Dark Ages Reenactment and Living History Society.

Regia Anglorum

A thousand years ago, people like you and me lived, loved and died here in the Islands of Britain. Their lives are far away in time, separated from us by thirty generations. Yet they were very like us, just as cheerful, just as sad, just as generous, just as mean- spirited, just as skilled and just as fumble-fingered as we are today. It is a mistake to think that because they had no television or computers that they were one whit less intelligent than we who live where they lived. Their names have come down to us in the tell of the years and from the time of Alfred the Great to the reign of Richard the Lionheart, we do our best to present a living image of the Anglo-Saxon, Viking, Welsh and Norman people in our period of interest. We are anglers, aristocrats and archers; riders, sailors, and tanners; warriors, weavers and woodcarvers. You can live like a Lord or Peasant, fight in the shield wall with your shoulder companion - you can do all of these things and so much more beside. Now in our twenty-first year of historical re-creation, Regia Anglorum is probably the best re-enactment society in the world in our period.

Haukur

Haukur is a local group, based in Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey, of The Vikings, which was founded in 1971, The Vikings are the oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society in the UK, and probably the world. With over 700 members throughout Britain, and others in Europe and the US, The Vikings are the premier society presenting re-enactments of the Viking Age. While the Society concentrates mainly on the 10th Century, some events are set in the wider period from 790 to 1066, with the appropriate modifications to dress and equipment used.

Hwitmearum

Hwitmearum is the Oxfordshire branch of Regia Anglorum and operates within the county boundaries as defined within the Domesday Book. We recreate the life and times of the Dark Ages from 850-1100AD, with predominantly a Saxon bias, however we do have a developing Viking interest.

Ydalir Vikings

Ydalir is the Manchester group of The Vikings, the UK's oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society. Our events present a wide range of aspects of life in Viking age Europe, from combat displays to demonstrations of everyday domestic Crafts.

Ormsgar

'Ormsgard' is the collective name for a troupe of historical re-enactors who travel around England presenting Dark Ages theatrical performances and Living History displays for events of all sizes including schools, village-fętes, historical societies, television, film and National Trust properties.

Dark Ages Society

"The DAS" is a small, and therefore friendly, group established for over 30 years, so we have a very broad age range of people from different backgrounds, reflected in our members' varied interests: history, crafts, fighting or experimental archaeology. To re-create a time of Viking Invasion and of Anglo-Saxon resistance led by Alfred the Great, in the late 9th Century! DAS events are held at weekends and are usually private. We do occasional displays or living history events, but, unlike many other re-enactment groups these are not our sole reason for existing. Members enjoyment is our most important factor; not fees or publicity.

Wryngwyrm

Founded in 1971, The Vikings are the oldest and largest dark age re-enactment society in the UK with over 700 members throughout Britain and others in Europe and North America. Our aim is to provide an entertaining, accurate and educational portrayal of the Viking, Saxon and Norman period. We have an equal emphasis on demonstrating both the daily life and the more warlike aspects of this most turbulent time in our history.

Wychwood Warriors

Did you think the Dark Ages were over? Well, not quite... Deep in the Forest of Wychwood, there remains one small band of warriors, forgotten by time, who still defend their hidden lair against the invaders. Officially known as the Oxford University Historical Re-enactment Society, the Wychwood Warriors are dedicated to recreating aspects of Anglo-Saxon and Viking life in early medićval England.

Milites de Lindessig

MDL is a small group who re-creates life during the period 950 - 1200 AD, we cover all maner of activities military and civilian - we are activly loooking for new members are the group itself is a member of the national scociety Regia Anglorum

Wirhalh Skip-Felag

Wirhalh Skip-Felag (part of the Regia Anglorum society) endeavours to recreate the life and events of Britain that occurred approximately 1000 years ago. The society as a whole covers the period 950 to 1066 AD, although we are known to go outside these limits. Between these datelines, times were turbulent in the British Isles. The land hosted many peoples, from Anglo-Saxons to Viking raiders, Danes and Norse, Cymry and Normans. Their cultures were rich and varied, and Wirhalh Skip-Felag attempts to portray this through the events and shows that we undertake. Wirhalh Skip-Felag focusses on the Wirral Vikings, as they were the inhabitants of the Wirral Peninsula about 1000 years ago, although we cover other groups like our parent society.

Sceaftesige Garrison

Sceaftesige Garrison is a historical re-enactment group interested in Dark Age history, particularly the Saxon and Viking cultures. We study and provide public demonstrations (living history) of a wide variety of Saxon and Viking crafts, showing the structure of the Dark Age society and their beliefs. We also show how the vikings and saxons waged their military campaigns, displaying typical viking and saxon military equipment and the combat techniques used.

Y Cantref Breiniol

We are a battle Re-enactment society, which attempts to recreate the early Middle Ages, primarily the 10th and 11th Centuries. Britain at this period was influenced by many different cultures. Saxon, Viking and Norman being the most commonly portrayed.

Gael Agus Gall

Gael Agus Gall was formed in the summer of 1995 by a group of history enthusiasts keen to bring back to life the ways of our ancestors from a thousand years ago. The name Gael Agus Gall, which translates literally as “Irish and Foreigner”, derives from a 12th. century manuscript entitled “Cogadh Gaedel Re Gallaib”. This name was chosen specifically to represent both the Gaelic and Norse elements of Irish society as it existed over a thousand years ago.

Medieval Siege Society

We are a group of re-enactors and living history enthusiasts of all ages - we even have three generation family memberships, who have combined to re-enact the conflicts & campaign life of the high medieval period which covers the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Years' War (circa 1350-1490) though currently the majority of members plump for the later end of this period.

Great Northwood Bowmen

This site is the home of the Great Northwood Bowmen. We are a Medieval Longbow Archery and re-enactment Society based in London. Our aim as a re-enactment society is to present an accurate impression of people who lived in the 14th and 15th centuries and insodoing we are committed to providing exciting and varied shows for both organisers, the public and of course for our members!

British Plate Armour Society

MEDIEVAL RE-ENACTMENT SOCIETY, Covering a large period in history (1300-1485) there are limitless ideas for costume and armour, from archer to fully armoured Knight, cannon crew to skirmisher. This is a hobby that can cost as much or as little as you want, as most of the basic equipment can be made at home, the extras are up to you! We have no restrictions on woman fighting, other than they must dress as men and take on a male character whilst in battle. There are a number of non-combatant roles available such as archer, cannon crew, handgunner, standard bearer, musician, page. Our minimum age is 18, although younger members are OK as part of a family. You must be 18 or over to fight. We travel all over the country during the summer months (and sometimes the winter too) performing at a wide variety of events, from small village fayres to large multi-society re-enactment's of up to 1500 people, as well as film and video work.

Collegiate of Knight Templar

This is our encampment in a strange land. We are Wales only Knight Templar Based re-enactment group, we do our best to cover as many time periods as possible but specialize in the 11th to the 14th century. We travel all over the country attending battles such as Templecomb, Tintagel and Cosmeston and will continue to do so along as we are able.

Ecorcheur Medieval Society

The Company Ecorcheur was formed in 1991 by a group of experienced re-enactors from a number of existing medieval societies. Now in our 14th year, the society continues to grow from strength to strength. The society was set up with the aim of providing both an accurate and entertaining portrayal of military and civillian life in the last half of the fifteenth century.

Company of 1415 (Archers)

Band of individuals with a common interest in demonstrating both the Medieval Longbow and all forms of Middle Ages martial arts. Regularly field 30-40 men (and women), not only archers but men-at-arms, Knights in full plate armour and lately a pair of early medieval cannon just to start the show with a bang. We perform at several venues in the south east throughout the summer months. The most regular (and the nicest) being Hever Castle throughout the summer holidays, as well as the odd foray to refight Tewkesbury, Bosworth and Agincourt, fought on the 25th October 1415 (is there anybody who is still mystified by the name?).

Company of Ordinance

The aim of the Company is to provide a Re-Enactment and Living History group consisting of archers, crossbowmen, hand gunners, gunners craftsmen and camp followers to demonstrate the domestic and military camp life and crafts of the 15th century. This is achieved through the medium of reconstructing soldiers camps, providing narrated displays of weapons skills, the demonstration of related crafts and participating in period battles. Educational (and entertaining) lectures and displays of a historical nature for schools to complement the national curriculum are also possible.

Conquest

Conquest is a non profit making society dedicated to recreating the Norman, Anglo-Norman and Plantagenet (Angevin Line) period of English history 1066 - 1307AD. The society was initially conceived in 1990 and founded in early 1993 by a group of seasoned re-enactors who had similar ideas, goals and objectives. Since our first event in early May1993 we have successfully delivered over eighty five events as the sole attraction and have worked with many other societies from periods close to our own to successfully deliver major events like the Battle of Hastings re-enactment in October 2000 and many other large scale multi-society/multi-period events.

Leinster Re-enactment Society

The Leinster Re-enactment Society exists to promote re-enactment as a method of interpreting the past. We use re-enactment of events to illustrate scenes from the military, social, commercial and everyday lives of the people of Early Mediaeval Ireland. This involves protrayal of not only the Irish of the 11th to the 14th centuries, but also the Viking, Welsh, and Norman people who settled here.

Schoole of Defence

Europe has a tradition of skilled martial arts equal to any from around the world. These techniques have been shown in beautifully illustrated manuscripts produced from the early middle ages to the present day. Cut and Thrust, The Schoole of Defence was formed to study these techniques and demonstrate them to a wider audience. We have provided demonstrations, displays, research, lectures and studies for English Heritage, BBC, Oxford University, Wallace Collection, National Trust and many others.

Early Medieval Alliance

The E.M.A. is an umbrella organisation for independent, medieval re-enactment groups, chiefly representing the period from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries. Its committee are entirely made up of volunteers from the member societies; truly run by re-enactors, for re-enactors.

Erpyngham Retinue

The Erpyngham Retinue, based in London, are Historical Interpreters and Consultants, we give demonstrations of life in the late 14th and early 15th Century (circa 1380-1420) throughout the country. We are able to assist with historical research and costume requirements of the Television and Film industries for period dramas set during this radical period in our history "The One Hundred Years War".

Escafeld Mediaeval Society

Originally formed in 1973,Escafeld is probably one of the oldest societies of its type in the country. The Society is based in Sheffield, Escafeld being the pre-Norman name for the city. The object of the society is to entertain the public and generate interest in history by providing an authentic tournament set in the 13th century. A joust is a combat between two knights who may be on horseback or on foot. Escafeld do not use horses, so the fighting is on foot. The fighting is real with the combatants relying on their skills to defeat their opponents. The Ladies perform mediaeval dances during breaks in the fighting.

Ferrers Household

re-enactment group that portrays the life of a household for the period of 1450 -1500. Our living history camp shows both civilian and military roles existing side by side during the time known as the War of The Roses. Our society is a volunteer organisation that exists to accurately re-enact late medieval life for the enjoyment of the general public and ourselves.

Feudal Archers

Feudal Archers was formed in February 1998 by an experienced group of re-enactors, as a living history group based on the period 1135 to 1216, spanning the reigns of four kings - Stephen, Henry II, Richard I and John. We try to portray many aspects of life in the 12th Century in a living history environment. To do this we show an authentic campsite, use a wood fire, show cookery, crafts, bow and arrow making. Some tents are open to view how medieval people may have lived whilst on the move

Fightmasters

The Fightmasters are historical interpreters of late medieval fighting techniques, providing displays of individual combat with a variety of weapons. From poleaxes and plate armour to fists and knives, the Fightmasters provide education, entertainment and, of course, action. The Fightmasters can provide demonstrations, instructions and choreography for the stage and training workshops for schools and corporate events.

Gaddgedlar

Gaddgedlar is one of Scotland's leading re-enactment societies with a long history of providing accurate portrayals of a range of periods in the nation's turbulent history. From being principally a Fourteenth Century Society, the group has diversified and can now portray Scottish soldiers from the reign of Alexander III up to that of James VI. Though we have been somewhat quiet in recent years we are always on the look out for new members and bookings for shows.

Great Northwood Bowmen

A Medieval Longbow Archery and re-enactment Society based in London. Our aim as a re-enactment society is to present an accurate impression of people who lived in the 14th and 15th centuries and insodoing we are committed to providing exciting and varied shows for both organisers, the public and of course for our members!

Gun Company

The Gun Company is a 15th Century historical re-enactment group specialising in Battle re-enactment rather than Living History. We are members of The Wars of the Roses Federation, and normally fight for the Yorkist cause. If you want Living History, go talk to The White Company. The Company, in addition to a number of small cannon, and an organ-gun (what kind of gun company would we be with no guns...), also has it's own attached infantry, the Gun Guard. These mostly consist of light armed troops, but are backed up by our own happy band of plate armour fanatics,

Wars of the Roses Federation

In 2005 the WOTRF took part in the 800th Anniversary of the Huntingdon Charter and also the 550th Anniversary of the Battle of St Albans culminating in a street skirmish in the town centre. Additionally each member group has their own events, which although not hosted by the WOTRF may include other membership groups. The WOTRF tries to be as authentic as possible in portraying living history, cameos, drill displays and battle re-enactments. Its member groups abide by a strict dress standard and safety rules.

Harlech Medieval Society

We exist to recreate life and combat as it may have been in 12th & 13th Century England and Wales and to give audiences a better understanding of the weapons, history and politics of the era. All members of the Society are historical enthusiasts and give freely of their time to appear in shows and pageants at historical sites throughout the British Isles. Many of the members have also wielded arms on the television and big screen as extras in Historical and Myth-and-Magic movies (more recently First Knight, Prince Valiant and Merlin) and in many educational/documentary programmes.

House of Bayard

The House of Bayard is a 15th century medieval re-enactment and living history society. The group boasts a well deserved and respected reputation for their high standard of authenticity and accuracy in their display, dress and fighting techniques. Each member is experienced in the use of a variety of authentic weaponry and the group as a whole takes pride in practicing regularly to maintain a high level of competence.

The Household

The Household are a UK based Living History Group representing an Anglo-Norman household of around the year 1200. By careful research, construction of items, and use in period settings, we endevour to give an accurate portayal of life in the reign of good King John (oh, and have fun!). We can also participate in events in the covering the period of the Norman dynasty, 1066 - 1399, the battle of Hastings to the end of the 14th Century. We have extensive experience of private and public shows, and of television work.

Hungerford Household

We recreate the domestic scene of a country gentleman's household in the 16 century. Occasionally we undertake events in the Late Medieval as well as the Tudor period. Our activities reflect the household routine and include preparing food, practicing textile crafts, the teaching of courtly and peasant dance and music and the noble art of defence.

Knights of Longshank

Welcome to The Knights of Longshank Homepage. We are a 13th/14th Century re-enactment society enacting the period of British history during the Anglo/Welsh/Scottish wars of Edward I and Edward II's reign. We travel the United Kingdom performing our shows from the hills of Wales to the lands of Scotland. We are not however an exclusively combat society and over the years we have been steadily building up our living history section and are currently looking for people from all walks of life to join that particular side of the group

Knights of Royal England

Spectacular Knights of Royal England have the experience to offer you all manner of mediaeval entertainment for your special event. As the premiere jousting company in Europe staging over 60 shows each year and having performed at both large and small venues all over the world the Knights of Royal England from the National Jousting Association are able to offer a comprehensive portfolio of mediaeval entertainment and entertainers.

The Levy

Medieval re-enactment society based along the welsh borders who specialise in archery and living history.We are also permanently based at Chirk Castle (nr Oswestry). We dress in authentic costume and armour based upon designs from the 15th Century. Members travel all over Britain with even the occasional trip abroad. We have been involved in film work, school visits and a large number of shows ranging from village fetes to county shows and large inter-society events with over 2000 participants. We can offer living history demonstrations including cooking, bow making, arrow making, mail making and weaving.

Lion Rampant

The society now has around fifty members and an avid fan club that follows the group's progress throughout the year. The Lion Rampant captures and recreates all the splendor, pageantry and romance of medieval courtly life, as well as the excitement, chivalry, and glory of the medieval knight in the Grand Tournament. All of our members adopt a character from history, some well known, others not so, some entirely fictitious. Our members research these characters, look into their lives, their backgrounds and try to bring them to life during our show season.

Livery & Maintenance

Livery and Maintenance is an umbrella organisation for a number of late 15th century historical interpretation groups - with members from across England - who depict the life of the period now known as the Wars of the Roses (1450 - 1487)

Marcher Freemen

Re-Enactors and Living History demonstrators -- both adults and children.Our personas and encampments are based around depictions of a 'Fellowship' of Freemen - joined together for mutual benefit whilst on military campaign in England and the Welsh borderlands.

Medieval Combat Society

Founded in 1970 by a group of enthusiastic people who wanted to enjoy fighting and re-enacting the Medieval period to raise money for charity. The MCS is a non profit making society run by the members for fun and enjoyment and dedicated to the safe re-enactment of medieval combat and recreation of life in the 14th Century during the period of King Edward III of England.

Medieval Free Company

A group of families with an interest in accurate re-enactment of the Wars of the Roses period of British history.The Medieval Free Company is a non-profit making living history group specialising in the Wars of the Roses period of 1460 to 1485.

Neville Household

The Neville Household participates in Fed shows around the country, as well as local shows for charities and also at Peveril castle, Castleton (some of the pictures in our photo album are from this show). We demonstrate fighting techniques, weaponry and clothing of the period. We have VERY close links with the University of Sheffield Medieaeval Society

Oxford Household

The Oxford Household provide a recreation of a 15th Century encampment in which the liveried troops of the Earl of Oxford muster and train for battle. The primary fighting unit of the household is the bill block; heavy infantry equipped with polearms. These troops are supplemented by archers and armoured knights. The troops and non-combatants of the household provide an ongoing display of life in a medićval camp. Tents, weapons, armour and everyday items will be available for close inspection. Food is prepared, children are cared for and the troops arm for battle.

Paladins of Chivalry

The Paladins of Chivalry is one of the few re-enactment societies in the UK to re-create the late fourteenth century, from the beginning of the reign of Edward III to the end of the reign of Henry V (1327 - 1422). This was a period of huge change, seeing innovation not only in warfare, religion and politics, but also tremendous social upheaval as the peasants revolted against crippling taxes, threatening to destroy the traditional order, and the new merchant classes fought for their place as the old feudal system began to crumble. A fascinating period to re-enact, the fourteenth century saw the foundation of our modern legal and judicial systems, our literary culture, and even the language we speak today

Plantagenet Society

The Plantagenet Society specialise in re-enacting scenes from the Medieval period, be it a battle, tournament or banquet. Our aim is to provide good all round family entertainment bringing the splendour of Medieval history alive for our audiences. We emphasise accuracy in our costumes, our armour and our weapons, utilising and developing the many skills amongst the members of the Society. Recreating the pageantry, excitement and action of Medieval foot combat and using reproduction weapons such as sword and axe, mace and flail, the fully armoured knights display the chivalry and courage that was Medieval warfare.

Red-Wyverns

The Red-Wyvern Society is a historical re-enactment society. Our objective is to re-create as many aspects of life as possible during the Fifteenth Century, which included the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of the Roses, for the enjoyment and education of our members and the general public through living history displays and battle re-enactments.We portray the Clifford family household, who were Lords of Westmorland and Craven. They played a major part in the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of the Roses on the Lancastrian side

Buckingham's Retinue

Buckingham's Retinue, one of the more authentic re-enactment groups for the period 1450-1500. Our society is a non profit orgainsation that exists to reconstruct and re-enact late medieval life, recreating the period known as 'The Wars of the Roses'.

Rosa Mundi

Rosa Mundi is a mediaeval re-enactment society which is based in Redcar, Cleveland. The society specialises in life in the last quarter of the fifteenth century. Very many different aspects of fifteenth century life, military and non-military, are re-enacted.

Sir John Savile's Household

Sir John Savile's Household was formed in August of 1995 with the intention of portraying a small household of the period 1450 to 1500. From a humble start of just 4 members, the household now boasts over 100 people engaged in a wide variety of activities portraying a range of medieval crafts and roles. Although the Household is based in South Yorkshire we have members from Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Cheshire. We currently put on weekend displays for a number of clients including English Heritage, National Trust, Salford Museums and Arts Services and West Yorkshire Archaeological Service. We also undertake fundraising for local charities and other worthy causes.

Sir William Gascoigne's Fellowship

Sir William Gascoigne's Fellowship is a small re-enactment group, covering only 40 years of English history (1450 -1490). We specialise in the portrayal of the common person during the Wars of the Roses, and undertake to do events which are both educational and entertaining to demonstrate skills of the period.

Swords of Chivalry

The Swords of Chivalry entertain at all manner of events from Fetes to Garden Parties, from sumptious Evening Banquets to Weddings and Charity Fund raisers, We also take our Medieval History to Junior Schools where, in talks tailor made for each age group, we display our weapons, and allow the children access to medieval clothing and goods used in that era. By bringing history alive for the youngsters,and capturing their imagination, we recreate life as it was towards the end of the 14th Century,.

Tudor Group

The Tudor Group is an historical interpretation society concentrating on the later Tudor period (1560-1603 ).The Elizabethan era is one of change throughout virtually all aspects of life and The Tudor Group, through enthusiastic demonstrations and talks, attempt to illustrate some of the ordinary facets of life during this fascinating period. Our members have varying experience ( between 1 and 25 years in historical interpretation ) and The Tudor Group has a growing reputation for enthusiasm and historical accuracy. All of our presentations are supported by numerous years of historical research, in many areas re-evaluating primary evidence. Our presentations are especially suited for the National Curriculum.

Household of Sir Anthony Woodville

The Woodvilles are a living history and battle re-enactment group covering the "Wars of the Roses" period. Founded in Hampshire in the early nineties the group now draws members from all over the United Kingdom. The group has gone from strength to strength in recent years, becoming increasingly more 'authentic' and gaining many more members. The website is an introduction to our group, its activities and re-enactment in general. It is intended to provide information and updates to members, new starters and anyone thinking of joining a fifteenth century group.

York City Levy

The York City Levy put on many shows throughout Britain, over the year, providing entertainment and national curriculum relevent education* for the public whilst providing an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable hobby for its members.

Swords of Dalriada

Swords of Dalriada (pronounced 'Dal-ree-adda'), a Scottish historical re-enactment group based in Ayrshire, who perform all over Scotland (and occasionally outwith). Our group focuses mainly on the Scottish Wars of Independence, but we also cover the Viking invasions and Jacobite rebellion. We do both living history and battle re-enactment which means that not only do we recreate the battles that shaped Scotland, we also demonstrate what life was like back then. We cover a large range of show styles, from working by ourselves to working with other groups, from taking part in large scale shows to putting on small displays for gala days. Check our events page for more details on our current shows.

Lothene

Lothene is an Edinburgh based group involved in researching and recreating aspects of life in Scotland in the 11th Century. The 11th Century was the period in which the present day boundaries of Scotland were established. Lothene (Lothian), which had previously been a part of Northumbria, was incorporated into the Kingdom of Scotland by King Duncan. This was also the time of Macbeth, Malcolm Canmore, and St Margaret, when Scotland changed from being a primarily Celtic society to one with wider European links. The population of Scotland was a mixture of Celts with Saxons in the South and Vikings in the North and West. The lives of ordinary people at this time were mainly based around agriculture and life on farms or in villages although traders brought luxury goods from as far afield as Byzantium, India and Africa.

Historic Saltire Society

From humble beginnings in Inverness, the group now has members from all over the country, and travel the length and breadth of Scotland to various venues to perform for our audiences. The society has many members, ranging from noble knights, their squires who help put on their armour, their enlisted peasants who end up doing most of the fighting, ladies of the court in fine dresses who, when not too busy with their embroidery, look on anxiously, to the craftsment and tradespeople who just get on with their jobs, from candlemaking to pole lathing.

Arriere-ban Historical Enterprises

Welcome to the Arriere-ban website. Arriere-ban living history for schools, museums and heritage sites. Medieval and Tudor life up close and hands on. We also have a number of locations, including Castles, Historic sites and our own fort where schools and other groups can visit us.

Sealed Knot

The Sealed Knot helps bring history alive every year at period houses throughout the country where you can talk to major historical figures, try out a few recipes, learn about the life of a soldier on the march and maybe even "take the King's shilling". What better way to teach children about the period than with a little "hands-on" experience. The Sealed Knot has been heavily involved in education for many years, giving school talks and displays about life in the Civil War throughout the UK. If your school or college is running a project on the Civil War period, the Sealed Knot can provide you with experts on everything from cookery to clothes, education and politics, through to weapons and battle strategies.

Blew Regiment LTB

The Blew Regiment is part of the Sealed Knot Society, which was formed to recreate the desperate times of the English Civil Wars. Our regiment is part of the Parliament Army as was it historical predecessor, and we are proud of our attempt to present as nearly as possible, something of the appearance of an actual Infantry Regiment of the period 1640 / 1650.

Col. Henry Tillier's Regiment of Foote

We are a royalist infantry regiment in the Sealed Knot, dedicated to accurate portrayal of life in the seventeenth century and having fun in the twenty-first.

Col. Samuel Jones' Regiment of Foote

Anyone interested in history and/or warfare must, at sometime, have asked themselves what it would be like to take part in a battle and face the test of combat. This website introduces you to that challenge and the role you could play in Col. Samuel Jones' Regiment of Foote in the Army of Parliament.

Col. Stephen Hawkins Regiment

You will have the use of the Regiments' coats, armour, weapons and equipment for the first season (year). All you need to provide is shoes and socks! Choose from up to half a dozen major re-enactments and numerous smaller ones; from living history events to local skirmishes. Monthly pub meetings in our local area plus sword and weapon training sessions. Two regimental newsletters and six bi-monthly magazines from the Sealed Knot.

Col. Thomas Laghtnan's Regiment of Foote

The present day regiment was formed in 1988 and takes its name from Colonel Thomas Laghtnan, the field commander of an Irish regiment fighting in Scotland during the Marquis of Montrose's campaign of 1644 to 1645. We portray an Irish regiment which is part of the Scots Brigade in the Sealed Knot, Officially the Scots Brigade are part of both the Royalist and Parliamentarian armies so, although Laghtnan's is a Royalist regiment, as members of the Scots Brigade we find ourselves fighting on either the Royalist or Parliamentarian sides, depending on either historical accuracy, or the demands of the situation.

Confederation of the Thirty Years War

The Confederation of the Thirty Years War is a Military Historical Re-enactment Society, formed to recreate the European Conflicts of the period 1618-48, which became known as "The 30 Years War" The aim of the Society is to research and recreate all aspects of life during this period of turmoil, from the everyday life of the civilian, to the armed struggle of the 17th Century Soldier.

Earl of Manchester's Regiment of Foote

The Earl of Manchester's Regiment of Foote, a Parliamentarian regiment of the Sealed Knot Society, was formed in 1981, and it was on the May Bank Holiday of this year that we first took to the field. Manchester's soon became recognised as a strong fighting force and it was during the 1990's that some of our greatest battle honours were achieved. In 1994 the regiment received, from the Lord General, two commendations for outstanding action. Once we had grow in size and confidence we were able, against the odds, to stage a mini muster at Oakwell hall in Yorkshire.

English Civil War Society

The main aim of this Society is to stimulate interest in the authentic re-creation of seventeenth century military life and in so doing we endeavour to entertain and instruct our own members and the visitors to our events. We do this by continually striving for historical authenticity in our clothing, artifacts, methods, weapons and tactics.

The Fairfax Battalia

The Fairfax Battalia. is a re-enactment group which recreates military and civilian life of the 17th century, based around a company of soldiers from the period of the English Civil War (1642-1651). We recreate a 17th century infantry company based on Sir Thomas Fairfax's New Model Army regiment (1st Regiment of Foot) c.1645.

Guild of Gentry and Allied Skills

The Guild of Gentry and Allied Skills is a group of volunteer history interpretation enthusiasts who specialise in the portrayal of aspects of 17th century domestic life in an English gentry household of about 1635, a few years before the outbreak of the civil wars fought between the supporters of King Charles I and those of his opponents within the English Parliament and Scotland.

Marquess of Winchesters Regiment

A group of reenactors who give their time free of charge to reenact the history of the English civil war. This website gives information about the Regiment both at its events and its activities in the off season. Over years the regiment has grown through the hard work of its members producing the “company” of English Civil War foot you see today. Well respected for its appearance and performance the regiment is busy throughout the country displaying the many aspects of the civil war period to the public. In addition to military side of the Civil War we have a growing core of members who are taking on civilian roles at our living history events. These roles include a brewer, sutler, armourer – providing shot and match, washer women, herbalist and carpenter whom all can be seen at our large living history reenactment displays.

Sir Gilbert Hoghton's - Royalist Regiment of Foote

Sir Gilbert Hoghton's is a royalist regiment in The Sealed Knot Society. The regiment is part of the Marquis of Newcastle's Tertio. We attempt to recreate a foot regiment of the Kings Northern Army, during the English Civil Wars of 1640's. The Sealed Knot Society is a registered charity, and is committed to improving historical awareness of the history of England during the English Civil War period.

Sir Henry Bard's Regiment

This site contains information related to Sir Henry Bard's Regiment of The Sealed Knot, a re-enactment society dedicated to the English Civil Wars. On this site we aim to give you background information about who we are, what we do, why we do it and how you can become involved

Sir John Owen's Companye of Foote

Sir John Owen's Companye of Foote were raised in North Wales, but with men from Cheshire and Shropshire in its ranks, due to Sir John's family connections. Since the regiment campaigned all over England subsequent casual recruits would have come in from as far afield as Cornwall and Northamptonshire. All our uniforms and equipment are based on the latest research into the subject. We claim to be the only authentic Oxford Army unit in any re-enactment society, so our dress regulations reflect this in their high standards. More important perhaps than any rules or regulations is the right approach and attitude within the individual and we hope to foster this both on and off the field.

Sir Marmaduke Rawdon's Regiment

A group of friends from across the U.K. and from all walks of life. Some could have joined just last year, while others have been 'serving their King' since the 1980s. Men, women, children, teen-agers, and older people are all equally welcome to join our ranks. The Regiment is our hobby, and allows us to get away from the 9 to 5 tedium of everyday life for a few weekends every year. Some members are mainly interested in learning more of the History. Others like to recreate the costumes, weapons and tools of the time. The keen campers among us enjoy the opportunity to pitch tent at historic sites around the Country. There are even some (who shall be nameless!) that relish the chance to sample the real ales in the 'Beer Tent'. Whatever the motivation, we all strive to have lots of fun and enjoy the weekends.

Sir William Wallers Lifeguard of Horse

Waller’s Horse is the Parliamentarian cavalry and mounted dragoons of the Sealed Knot, an educational charity. As well as fighting during Sealed Knot battles, we provide arena displays, have a large presence in Living History, and have the resources to put on our own Living History and arena events. We are also often asked to take part in filming, and our members have appeared in many television programmes such as the BBC’s “Civil War”, “War Walks” and “Simon Schama’s History of Britain”, and more recently, Channel 4's "Blood on Their Hands" and the BBC's "Cromwell: Warts and All".

Marcher Stuarts

We are an independent group of re-enactors who portray not only life on the battlefield, but also in the towns and villages during the 17th century. Ours is very much an interactive experience where present day visitors to our camp are treated as if they were visitors from another village nearby. Our group is able to provide facilities for historic sites, special events, film and television which include: A full living history camp, where there are plenty of ongoing activities to entertain your visitors for much of the day A military display and battle involving canon - hook guns - muskets - sword and polearm fighting with full commentary.

17th century life and times

Our friendly, family-based society recreates lifestyle and events from the seventeenth century. Events are staged at various castles and houses of this period and include military, residential and camp based activities. Using displays that are a mixture of role-play, living history and battle re-enactments we endeavor to produce events that are informative and interesting.

95th (Rifle) Regiment of Foot

The 95th Rifles are a Battle Re-enactment and Living History Society. As a regiment we re-enact the lives of soldiers and camp followers during the Napoleonic Wars, from dramatic battles to period encampments. Formed in 1800 as ‘The Experimental Corp of Riflemen’ the 95th were to fight in many a battle and build up such a reputation as they would be known as the elite of the British army. We re-enact from 1800 to 1816, covering the whole of the Peninsular War right up to the most decisive battle of all time which was to change the course of history forever, Waterloo.

Verias Vincit

Veritas Vincit was formed in 2002 to bring the history, costume and drama of the early Jacobite period to life.

Queen's Rangers

It is our claim that few regiments or officers have influenced more the development of the British Army. Many modern concepts such as camouflage, rapid deployment, partisan warfare, rifle-armed marksmen and combined operations found early expression in this formation and the creative spirit of it's commanding officer, during the late 18th century. Our society has been commissioned to stage events and provide lecturers for the National Army Museum, English Heritage, Powderham Castle, Exeter City Council and the National Trust amongst others. We have provided film footage used on BBC programmes "Meet the Ancestors", "History of Britain" and "Rough Crossing" in addition to European TV productions. Our research advice has assisted the "Ray Mear's Survival Series", archaeological excavations in the United States, the respected International publishers Dorling Kindersley & regimental museums.

Royal Welch Fusiliers (UK)

The 23rd Foot (UK) was set up in 1987 to recreate the regiment during the American War of Independence 1775-83. Since then, we have taken part in filming for various television companies, and attended events all over Britain. Although our base is in Wales, we have members from all over Britain

French 30čme de Ligne

Numerous regiments in the Napoleonic Wars achieved the sort of fame that is remembered even today. For some, it was their elite status or glamorous uniforms. The Old Guard typifies the former case, the French Carabiniers the latter. Other units became famous for a single heroic exploit, for example the Scots Greys for their charge at Waterloo. But there are regiments that achieved high renown in their day and are relatively unknown now. They are the units that won the battles, the ones that showed consistent elan and professionalism rather than carrying out a single outstanding action. Scan the orders of battle and you'll start to find them; the regiments that seem to turn up at every key battle. The French 30čme de Ligne were one such. They were not caught up in the debacle of the Peninsular War, but instead, fought in Central Europe. They were present at almost every major battle from 1800 to 1812, and almost invariably had a key role. For much of this period, they were part of the Corps of Marshal Davout. This in itself shows an acknowledgement of their reputation. Davout's Corps was the one Napoleon used to strike the decisive blows, as a spearhead, or to hold key positions in the line. Only the best regiments were selected for this formation.

47th Regiment of Foot

The 47th Regiment of Foot is one of the very few 18th Century living history groups in the United Kingdom. The society represents a Line Regiment as it would have appeared as part of the Boston garrison in 1775. We portray a centre company of the Regiment as this was the most common red coated unit & the backbone of the British Army.

55th Virginia regiment of Volunteer Infantry

The 55th is one of the oldest regiments within the Southern Skirmish Association (American Civil War), having been reactivated in 1979. Although primarily from the south and south east of England, it draws membership from all over the UK as well as having an honorary member in Virginia whose ancestor was in the original 55th.

68th Durham Light Infantry

The 68th DLI Society & Display Team, illustrating military and camp life in 1814, has, through its commitment to discipline and training, rightly earned its reputation as the premier Georgian period drill team at home and abroad. Formed in 1975 to celebrate the early days of the DLI by members of the 68th ex-soldier Association, and drilled using the original Light Infantry training manuals, the Society celebrated its 25th Jubilee in 2000. It continues to maintain close links with its parent regiment and the DLI Association. The Society welcomes families as well as single men (from the age of 16) but because of its commitment to authenticity, women and children are excluded from the ranks as soldiers. Nevertheless, there are many roles for non-combatants, such as Musicians (from age 12), Ladies or soldiers' women and their families.

American Civil War Society

The American Civil War Society (ACWS) was formed in 1975 and has been going from strength to strength ever since. We have strong connections with American Civil War re-enactors from all over the world. The Society provides an absorbing hobby for its members, excellent entertainment for its audiences and a focal point for the weekend events and venues where it appears. We aim to give an exciting, colourful, noisy spectacle that we hope is both enjoyable to watch as well as being very informative. The ACWS is essentially a historical society, with many members acknowledged as experts on the history of the period who give talks to schools, colleges, and other organisations. ACWS caters for all interests in the subject from military modelling to music of the period and live shooting period black powder weapons. ACWS offers people the opportunity to experience 'living history' in the form of battles, displays of period medical techniques, authentic camps, civilian life, military drill and the portrayal of period events.

Bonaventure

Bonaventure, UK based re-enactment group specialising solely in the portrayal of English Seamen and their families from the late Tudor period, through the early Stuarts, to the Interregnum and the Commonwealth. A time which saw great seamen, the Elizabethan adventurers, the expansion of England's colonies to include parts of America, the Civil War and the daring exploits of men like Robert Blake.

Historical Maritime Society

The Historical Maritime Society is a UK based historical research and re-enactment group recreating the Royal Navy. Our main area of interest is the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These were the exciting times around the year 1805 when Britain was threatened by Bonaparte and only the Royal Navy could prevent invasion from across the Channel. 1805 was the year when Britain's greatest hero, Lord Horatio Nelson, sailed off to his fatal encounter at Trafalgar. Our aim is to educate and inform about shipboard life in the time of Nelson

Lace Wars

Lace Wars is made up of a number of regiments depicting both military and civilian life during the 18th Century. Specialising in the period 1740-1760 and in particular the Jacobite rebellion, we stage events throughout the year at a number of historic sites in the UK. Clients have included Historic Scotland, English Heritage and the National Trust, as well as local museums and private houses such as Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings and Rockingham Castle. We have won the award for 'Best 18th Century Group' at Military Odyssey in both 2002 and 2003.

1st or Royal Regiment

We are a military regiment who bring to life the campaigns of Marlborough and his world during the reign of Queen Anne by portraying Lord Orkney's Regiment, the ancestor of the modern Royal Scots Regiment. Founded in 2001 to re-create the war of the Spanish Succession of 1701 - 1714 (called Queen Anne's War in America), the initial impetus was to equip and train a unit of soldiers to bridge a gap in this under-represented period of British History. The regiment undertakes displays to promote interest in the period, and having links with European groups enables us to travel to the continent too. Other wars took place in the same period, including the Great Northern Wars, and we occasionally attend these re-created events too. We represent the military and associated civilian aspect of the Duke of Marlborough's campaigns, with the regiment already having worked with English Heritage, Event Plan and Tower Armouries to name but a few.

Napoleonic Association

Founded over 30 years ago, the Napoleonic Association has remained true to its original objective of supporting people with a common interest in the period from the French revolution to the battle of Waterloo in 1815. Nearly 1000 members - Researchers, War Gamers and Re-enactors, meet regularly to bring to life the social and military activities of the period. This is the aptly named "Age of Elegance" of Jane Austen, and such heroes as Nelson, Moore, The Duke of Wellington and of course Napoleon Bonaparte himself. The Napoleonic Association is a self-funding organisation whose members organise their own programme of events. The Re-enactment section brings to life the military living, tactics and battles of the period. The Research groups feed the endless interest in every aspect of the period and our War-gamers do in miniature what the re-enactors try to do for real! Throughout the summer months its members will take part in battle Re-enactments in the UK and throughout Europe. Regular overseas excursions see the Association join up with colleagues from all over the world.

New France and Old England

New France and Old England is a UK based living history society - recreating colonial America in the 18th century - set against a background of the French & Indian War. It is a time familiar to everyone through James Fenimore Cooper's much-loved novel "The Last of the Mohicans" and its many subsequent film versions. Our members portray a wide range of units and characters, British, French and Native American, as they would have appeared in mid-eighteenth century North America, when Britain and France battled for control of the continent.

Pulteney's Regiment (13th Foot)

We are a UK based group re-enacting the period from 1739 to 1765 but specializing in the dates 1742-48. We aim to recreate as authentically as possible a unit of soldiers, and their dependants in King George II's service and in so doing both entertain and educate the public. Since being formed in 1994 we have taken part in events across the country and have been featured in a BBC documentary about the Bayonet. We have performed drill displays for the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and contributed to events for English Heritage, such as History in Action (The largest multi-period historical festival in the world).

Sheppey Pirates

The Sheppey Pirates are a pirate crew that have been involved in many a caper for around 10 years now. We have several members to our crew with more crewmates joining regularly. We be captained by Captain Cutlass - who be havin his very own, personal port 'o call which be located at The Captain's Laire - and who is ably assisted by his Master Gunner and Master Swordsman, pirates MacStink and McBarnacle respectively, who help keep our merry band of cutthroats in some sort 'o order. To see details of our crew, set yer course for "The Scurvy Swabs".