Recreation Living History

A Moment in Time

Reenactment group providing displays which encompass many periods, from Late Roman all the way through to the Mid 20th Century.

The Authentic Western Society

A group of re-enactors with interests in the history and romance of the Old American West, and appearing at clubs and festivals round the UK; includes calendar, resources, and contacts.

Chirurgeons

Discussion group for those involved in living history medical practitioner activities, from herbalists to other practitioners prior to the discovery of antibiotics.

The Erpyngham Retinue

Presents information about the historical interpreters and consultants based in London that provides demonstrations of life in the late 14th and early 15th century.

First Tennessee Infantry (Maney's), Company E

Members of the American Civil War Society (UK) who research and re-enact a company of Confederate infantrymen; includes membership details and contacts, with a library of resources about the original unit.

Grunal Moneta

Produces hammered coins, including historic replicas (from Greek through to the English Civil War), commemorative coins and wedding tokens; with a calalogue and details of their travelling mint available for events.

Historical Maritime Society (HMS)

Researches and portrays life in Horatio Nelson's navy, and some aspects of World War II operations; with details of membership, events diary and booking contacts, news, and information about their film work.

History Squad

A professional company offering award winning historical interpretation to the education, heritage and media industries. Includes a profile, gallery and videos, events calendar, links and resources, and contacts.

International Living History Fair

Providing information on the traders and exhibitions available at this annual living history fair; held in Bruntingthorpe, Leics.

The Knights of Longshank

Displays events, forum, picture galleries and medieval recipes.

La Columna

A re-enactment group commemorating and celebrating the international volunteers who fought against Fascism during the Spanish Civil War. Includes their events calendar and news, background resources and research, and contacts.

Lace Wars

Presents information about the mid-eighteenth century re-enactment group, includes photos, events list, news update, and links.

Lore and Saga

Offers Viking and Roman information, resources and living history services for schools and others with an interest in living history. With contacts and details of their services.

NAReS - National Association of Re-enactment Societies

A national umbrella body for societies and people interested in re-creating history; includes a list of members, with information about their codes of best practice and guidance notes.

Our Living History

Resource for UK living history enthusiasts, including events listings, costume gallery, forums and supplier links.

Rent a Peasant

Provides costumed historical interpreters of agricultural life (with livestock) suitable for periods from the Roman through to the late Victorian/Edwardian period, for outdoor and indoor events.

Rolling Thunder

A living history/re-enactment group who display their personal collections at shows in the form of a mobile museum. Aims to research and depict the Vietnam conflict.

Rose and Thistle

Historical re-enactors that portray the members of the British society, both civilian and military. Presents history, events, and contact information, plus photos and sources.

Samhain Cymru: The Welsh Medieval Society

Offering re-enactments, school visits and historical film or TV services. Presents society information including details of membership plus sections on Owain Glyn Dwr and Llywellyn.

Skirmish Magazine

A monthly multi-period historical re-enactment and living history magazine; includes subscription details and stockist list. http://www.facebook.com/skirmishmag Skirmish_Mag

The Wyoming Wild Bunch

Aims to research and recreate the American west of the 1800's; includes membership, events diary, and video galleries, with background resources on the history of the period.

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