Step back in time

to a tournament from the 14th Century, recreating the thrilling combat between knights and squires. Be entertained as the lords and ladies dance, see how the traditional English longbow dominated the Hundred Years War. All set to a medieval reenactment of living history.

What we do

Archery Display

Archers show how they they shot the English longbow in victories such as Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. See how accurate the yew longbow is and how quickly they can loose arrows at their enemies. A stunning display of archery to entertain all.

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A line of Archers of the Medieval Combat Society give a display of archery

Two knights in armour and bright heraldry battle each other in a knights tournament

Combat Tournament

In war these knights led the men at arms in battle, in peace they take part in tournaments to show their skills. Wearing armour and wielding a variety of weapons and shields. An amazing display of feats of arms of knights in battle.

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Dancing Display

The lords, ladies and good folk enjoy performing displays of medieval dance, showing the range of dances popular in the medieval period set to music used throughout medieval Europe.

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A medieval dance display to the public by the Medieval Combat Society

An archer from the Medieval combat society meets king Charles III

Who are the Medieval Combat Society

The society is run by the members for the members who have fun taking part in reenactment shows in the UK and further afield. Members come from all walks of life and enjoy different aspects from living history displays through to fighting with sword, axes and maces, or it may be the archery, dancing or banqueting.

Where to see us

We perform at a variety of venues, from castles, historic manor houses, battlefields to fetes, carnivals, schools, weddings, see below for events.

Events

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Displays

Archery, combat, dancing, Living history, have-a-go archery, set to a display of living history and medieval tents.

Entertaining

More than just a display, we engage with the crowd to have them cheer for their favourite knight or boo the bad.

Experience

We practice all the off season and have many years of experience in hundreds of bookings, and tailor each show to its setting.

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Medieval Archery

Beginner or experienced archer, you are welcome to shoot in the displays, plus our own fun events.

Fight as a Knight

Start the journey as a squire before working up to knighthood or as an experienced knight earn your spurs in the society.

Learn Medieval Dance

Members enjoy the medieval dancing and practice to ensure that they are ready for public displays. You can be a noble through to a peasant, the dances go through a variety of types, which everyone joins in the fun.

Living History

Have or want to learn a craft or simply want to enjoy the event, banquets and social company, then join us.

King Edward III escorts his wife Wueen Philippa of Hainault onto te tournament field

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23 October 1339 The campaign of Edward III to capture Cambrai reached its ultimate climax when the English and French armies finally stood face-to-face in full battle formations across the plain between La Capelle and Buironfosse.At the time, Cambrai was a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire. Because its bishop, Guillaume d'Auxonne, allied with King Philip VI of France and accepted a French defensive garrison, Edward III targeted the city to satisfy his imperial allies and openly challenge the French crown. Despite the immense buildup of armies, neither king was willing to risk a cavalry charge against fortified lines; the armies stared each other down and safely separated without joining battle, bringing a tense end to the 1339 campaign …

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23 October 1295 Scotland signed a mutual defence treaty with France. This was to become known as The Auld Alliance.. King John Balliol's envoys signed the alliance with John formally ratifying it in February 1296. To cement the political bond, the treaty also arranged a marriage between John Balliol's eldest son, Edward, and Jeanne de Valois, the niece of King Philip IV of France. The alliance was triggered after Edward I of England repeatedly humiliated Balliol and demanded that Scottish nobles supply troops to fight for England against the French. The Scottish Council of Twelve flatly refused and turned to France instead. Once Edward I found out about the secret pact, he abandoned his immediate plans in France and marched a massive army north. This directly initiated the First War of Scottish Independence, beginning with Edward's brutal sack of Berwick in March 1296. Bruce Fummey tells the story of the Auld Alliance www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk/videos/what-you-didnt-realise-about-the-auld-alliance-between-scot… …

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23 October 1356 Sir Richard Talbot passed away. His death on this day triggered an exact sequence of Inquisitions post mortem throughout November 1356, where local Herefordshire juries met near the Welsh Marcher borders to officially map out the physical state and defensive value of Goodrich Castle before passing it to his son, Gilbert.www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBDyDKW2lQ …

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22 October 1363: Capitalising on their victory at the battle of Incisa, the White company under the command of Albert Sterz marched directly to the outer limits of Florence and burned down the suburb of San Niccolò. In December 1363, the White Company chose John Hawkwood as their new leader. …

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21 October 1345 – Sir Henry of Grosmont wins the Battle of Auberoche, a stunning victory that secured English control of Gascony for a generation. This was Henry of Grosmont’s masterpiece. Outnumbered, he launched a surprise evening attack while the French were at dinner. …

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