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Medieval Reenactments

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Links for Reenactors

 

Reenactment Resource Websites

Ede's Medieval Reenactment for hobbyists who reenact the middle ages

HistRenact A huge Reenactment database of information on websites, events, links, sellers

Living History A resource site for reenactors and Forum

The Scriptorium a site dedicated to all things medieval, from recipes, heraldry to re-enactment groups and suppliers

two handed swords in combat

 

Reenactment Publications

Call to Arms International Directory of Historical Re-enactment and Living History

Skirmish Magazine for Reenactors

 

Affiliated Sites

Early Medieval Alliance A group of societies that take part in Medieval events and help with combat guidelines

NARES National Association of Re-Enactment Socities

 

Events

Azincourt Alliance The reenactment of the famous battle of Agincourt 1415

Bannockburn, Coity, Oystermouth, Tatton The Plantaganet Events

Medieval Boot Camp out of season get together and training without the public

Reenactment Events A listing of Reenactment events

 

Knight in armour with sword

Re-enactment fairs and Markets

Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales, Reenactment and Fayre

East Anglian Medieval Fayre, Rougham, Medieval Fayre and Battle

Historic Traders Association

Joust, Berkeley Castle, Market, Battle and Jousting

International Living History Fayre A place to buy reenactment kit and watch full contact combat

Loseley Medieval Festival Medieval Festival and battle

Lulworth Medieval Festival Medieval Market and Battle

Oyster Fayre Medieval Fayre with a variety of entertainments

Snailwell Medieval Fayre Annual Medieval Fayre and Market

Soutares ond Clerces Historical Market

Sussex Medieval Fayre Medieval Market and Battle

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Medieval Fayre and Battle

 

Equipment, Arms and Armour Manufacturers

Armis Heraldics Heraldic Banners by Gerald Ye Herald

Cloak'd and Daggered Cloaks and period clothing from a specialist UK cloak maker

First Class Mail Makers and Suppliers of Riveted Mail for re-enactors, museums and interpretors

Kats Hats Headdresses from the 13-15th Centuries

Lancasters Armoury High quality Weapons and Armour for full contact combat

Mcleod Armour Made to order Armour specialising in the 14th Century

Past Tents Manufacturer of high quality reenactment tents

Period Glasses for the Medieval Reenactor

St George Productions US manufacturer of garters

Knight in armour with sword and shield

 

Historical Information Websites Sites and Museums

Abandoned Communities, communities abandoned through time

Armour Archive on-line Journal devoted to teaching people how to make armour

British Battlefields Detailed information on battles of britain including location maps

British History Online medieval and modern history of the British Isles

British Libraryonline collection of medieval manuscripts and art

Calendar of Patent Rolls - Searchable for Edward I, II, III, Henry III, IV, V, VI, Richard II

Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales

Castle Explorer for England, Wales and Scotland

Castles of Britain Information on where to visit and even stay or banquet in a castle

The Churches Conservation Trust- looking after the redundant Church of England Churches

Current Archaeology Britain's favourite Archaeology magazine

English Monarchs and Scottish Monarchs, their biographies and residences

Guédelon constructing a 13th Century Medieval Castle

History Today in print since 1951 and online archives since 1980

History UK

Marc Carlson's homepage with some good articles on medieval shoes and clothing

myArmoury.com A resource for Historic Arms and Armour Collectors

New Archaeology Archaeology articles and resources covering a wide range of archaeological topics

NetSERF Logo NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources

Royal Amouries a huge collection of Medieval arms and armour

The Simon de Montfort Society The history of Simon de Montfort

The Stonehenge Project Information on what is happening at Stonehenge

Studies in Heraldry huge site on Heraldry with Heraldic Rolls of arms

Wallace Collection large London collection of Medieval weapons and armour

Wales National Library contains a collection of online medieval manuscripts

 

Reenactment Groups

Anmod Dracan Viking to 14th Century reenactment group based in North East England

Black Ravens Australian based 14th Century focused reenactment group

Bob Bannister Archery Medieval Archers

British Plate Armour Society 14th and 15th Century Reenactment

The Companions of the Crow Medieval reenactment group

Companions of the Longbow Medieval longbow archery group

Company of Chivalry 14th Century Medieval Renenactment from 1370

Devon Medieval Combat Alliance, South West England Based Reenactment group

The Erpyngham Retinue Medieval reneactment group

Gaddgedlar 14th-16th Century Reenactent in Scotland

Harlech Medieval Society Welsh based Reenactment

Knights et Armis 14th Century reenactment group

Knights in Battle Sheffield based reenactment group

The Knights of Honour Medieval reenactment group

Knights of Longshank re-enacting the 14th and 15th Century, based in North West England

Knights of the Northern Realm A Canadian Medieval Combat group with a strong emphasis on accurate 14th Century armour

The Mercenaries of Midgard A Leicester based 11th Century Mercenary reenactment group who portray Vikings, Saxons and Normans

Milites Alraunae A polish based historical fencing group

Paladins of Chivalry 14th Century reenactment group

Phoenix Company Medieval Re-enactment, Reenactment group based in New Zealand

Plantagenet Medieval Society re-enacting scenes from the Medieval period

The Poor Knights of St. Dysmas Medieval reenactment group

The Swords of Chivalry Medieval reenactment group

Team Falchion 14th Century reenactment group based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Tournee Recreating the age of Chivalry, 1300-1350

 

Knight with Mace

Jousting Groups

Destrier late 15th Century horse displays

The Devils Horseman horse stunt diaplay team with Gerard Naprous

The Independent Horse a medieval show for a modern day family

Knights of Middle England Medieval Jousting and stunt/trick riding

Knights of Royal England medieval jousting

Knights of the Damned jousting stunt team

 

Field Archery

Wye Valley Archery Centre Field Archery Centre

 

Reenactment public liability Insurance

Re-enactor insurance - from Re-enactorguard
A specialist policy created specifically for re-enactors, Re-enactorguard offers great value insurance for costumes and props, with public liability and in vehicle options.
The website gives instant quotes and you can also take out instant cover online.

 

 

Information For Medieval Event Organisers

Entertainers

Barney Bay juggling cabaret

Capriole and A Companye of Strangers, medieval singers, musicians and dancers who have performed at many banquets for the MCS

Circus Malabaristas Uk Entertainers with a wide range of Medieval acts

Devilstick Peat The complete fool Devistick Peat

Hawk Experience birds of prey handling and display

Huxleys Bird of Prey Centre and Garden including falconry displays

Medieval World jousting and live medieval entertainment

Raphael Falconry professional historial falconers

Perrotts Puppet Players authentic tudor and medieval puppetry

Street Entertainers a diverse range of performers from street theatre to circus

Tarot The Jester medieval jester juggler, stiltwalker, magician and fire eater, performs at banquets and other events

Topper juggler/unicyclist performing all juggling skills, including knives and fire

Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display displays of falconry

Knights Challenge

County Fetes

 

Advertise Or Find Events Near You

Telegraph Family Days Out - Add or view events on a UK map

 

Medieval and Other Sites and Venues

Country Parks, Find country parks

Farnham Castle, Surrey, a 12th Century castle catering for weddings and corporate events

Halls To Hire

Historic Royal Palaces

History and Heritage Accomodation Guide

Stansted Mountfitchet Castle an 11th Century Norman Motte and Bailey

 

Medieval Education

Discovering Medieval Interactive history schools, mueums, historical sites and events

Tabulae online listing of resources for the heritage and education industries

 

Food and Drink

Drunken Monk, Mead, wine, beer, spirits

Feast and Banquet Service banquet catering for a variety of functions

Gode Cookery Medieval Cookery

Historic Food Courses and Recipes

Lurgashall Winery, Domesday Mead and other wines

Martins Jerked Meat

Medieval Banquets - banquet company that will come to you

Spitroast - can deliver ready to cook

 

 

Other Links

SALUTE Wargaming Convention of the South London Warlords

 

Webrings

 

Non related but useful links

Poitiers Medieval Knight and Archer

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