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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.
This group from Sheffield has some of the very finest swordsmen among its membership, including Lord Hugh Despenser, Grand Champion 2007 Full Contact Tourneys. And many very good looking ladies, as you’d expect in such exalted and noble company!!
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.
The Free Men of Gwent 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!!
Buckingham’s Retinue—leading War of the Roses re-enactment group, complete with Cannon!!
Sons of the Dragon—specialist Welsh longbow group
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 |
