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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26 September 1339 Edward III starts the siege of Cambrai. Edward launched several attacks from 26 September, with Cambrai resisting every assault for five weeks. On 6 October Edward III learned that Philip was approaching with a large army, so abandoned the siege on 8 October.He retreated across Picardy, devastating the plains of Cambresis. A strong English garrison was left in the castle of Thun-l'Eveque. Edward proceeded to Saint-Quentin. On 23 October, the armies of England and France faced each other across the plain between La Capelle and Buironfosse but separated without engaging in battle. …

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25 September 1237 How was the border between England and Scotland defined? The treaty of York defined the border between England and Scotland. The agreement was finalised in the city of York by King Henry III of England and King Alexander II of Scotland. Bruce Fummey tells the story of the origin of the borderwww.youtube.com/watch?v=8_UT2HSVinQ …

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24 September 1326: The Landing of Queen Isabella. The "She-Wolf of France" landed at Orwell in Suffolk with a small mercenary army and Roger Mortimer. Her arrival triggered a massive defection of the nobility away from Edward II and toward the Queen. …

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24 September 1332 – Edward Balliol supported by Edward III was crowned King of Scots at Scone, Scotland now had two contesting kings with David II who was crowned 24 November 1331. Bruce Fummey tells the story of Edward Balliol www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk/videos/scotlands-forgotten-war-of-independence-part-2/80 …

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24 September 1331 – marks the culmination of the legal process back in England, where the agreements made during Edward III’s secret trip to France in April were officially processed and accepted ahead of the opening of the English Parliament. Facing severe pressure and threats of land confiscation from Philip VI, Edward III disguised himself as a merchant and crossed the English Channel to France in secret. During this private meeting with king Philip VI, Edward conceded to the French terms, verbally agreeing that his previous 1329 allegiance would be legally upgraded to absolute liege homage. …

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