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The Hussites! Heilige blut ! Gott mitt Uns!! God’s Company of Tabor—a ragged arsed bunch of heretical mercenaries trying to scrape a living here after their failed uprising against the Teutonic Knights. Not one for the faint hearted—have a pomander handy, and watch out for dirty tricks and overly strong alcoholic beverages. Best try and be on the same side when it comes to the battle…..
Medieval Re-enactment Society, portraying Brothers, Sergeants and Lay Brethren of a minor Military Order, during the period 1346 AD to 1485 AD. Notorious for fielding one of the best trained Bill Blocks in the country. Fox Turner of the Poor Knights will again be running the battle for the August 2009 Bodelwyddan Medieval Festival together with Andy Sherriff of the Marcher Freemen.
Sir John of Lancaster, Lady Eleanor de Mytton, Sir Edmond De Lupine, and Sir Alexander de Gordon are amongst the nobility in this growing re-enactment group, which now features a forge, fight displays and tournaments, weapons displays and talks, fashion and costume of the period, and a cooks tent.
represents the immediate retinue of Sir Nicholas de Cantilupe, the real-life Baron of Greasley and Ilkeston, who lived during the reigns of Edward II and Edward III. Sir Nicholas was an accomplished soldier, statesman, judge and member of parliament, as well as being a confidante of King Edward III.
Welsh Medieval Group with emphasis on accurate living History, complete with Bodger, Fletcher, Weaver, and Surgeon as well as Archers and Men at Arms. This is our “local” group, whose members, especially Andy Sherriff, do so much of the work to enable this event to happen.
Small but perfectly formed! And armed with a working Ballista, and a “have a go miniature trebuchet firing range!”
Sir Geoffrey of Woodstock and Matilda de Monfichet, veterans of many Tournaments and worthy Champions at several.
One of the oldest and most respected Early Medieval Societies, led by Sir John of Winchester, Champion of many Tournaments both here and abroad.
The fair Demelza and some four legged representatives from Horses Through History will be gracing the Bodelwyddan Medieval Festival. I have been sent photographs of the Gold Knight and the Black Knight!
Lord Thomas Stanley’s Retinue—watch your backs! This lot changed sides in the Wars of the Roses more times than they changed their underpants!! Only there for the Glory, oh, and the money, and the nice little earners. Would you like to be the Earl of Derby? Just make sure you are never on the losing side, know what I mean??
Sons of the Dragon—specialist Welsh longbow group
The Nevilles Another highly respected group who along with the Stanleys and the Buckinghams are members of the Federation of the Wars of the Roses.
Well regarded group formerly the Northern Branch of the renowned Black Company which has now reverted to it’s regional companies. Have been to several previous Bodelwyddan Medieval Festivals, and we look forward to welcoming them again.
Long established group of very experienced re-enactors, covering a large period in history (1300-1485) they specialise in tournament and small skirmish type displays .
The Montgomery Levy Another local group, who are also involved in the Bryn Mawr Heritage Trust Project.
demonstrators -- both adults and children. We always strive for accuracy throughout our portrayals - whether that be an authentic encampment, clothing, cooking or hand to hand combat - to provide an informative and entertaining display. |
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The Re-enactors |
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Meet the Re-enactors who are camped here for the Medieval Fayre |
