Reenactors Directory
Over the years we have received many requests from schools, media companies and historic venues for details of re-enactors, in order to help to bring alive the various period events that they wished to stage. In addition, many individuals have contacted us looking for similar information concerning societies and associations in which they can join, to share in the fun, interest and passion of a specific historic era.
In response to this demand, we have created a directory of UK-based living history societies and associations, complete with web links and contact details as appropriate. Each groups availability for public and school displays as well as film work is also indicated.
Age of Penda
Vikings & Saxons
West Midlands
Age of Penda are a small family friendly group based in the West Midlands. Having over 30 years of experience we are dedicated to recreating the battles and everyday life of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings with great authenticity and accuracy.
- Public Display
- Film Work
The Square Pianist
The Georgians
Dorset
We bring history to life with music played on original instruments and using replica costume. Research funded by The Arts Council England has led to performances and talks in historic venues and before Royalty. Specialisms include the music collections of Jane Austen and Anne Lister but events can be tailored to specific requirements.
- Public Display
- Film Work
The Warriors Of The Black Bear Viking Reenactment Group
Vikings & Saxons
Stoke-on-Trent
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we are a Viking reenactment group and specialise in combat and living history.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work
The Thyme Keeper
Multiperiod
London and South-East England
I am an independent reenactor specializing in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart herbal remedies. With hands-on experience in crafting household remedies, I bring history to life through immersive demonstrations and workshops. My focus is on showcasing the healing practices of the past.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work
Acle Early Medieval Re-enactment Society
Vikings & Saxons
North East England
Acle Early Medieval Re-enactment Society is a proud independent group established in 2009. We recreate living history and military interpretations from the Early Medieval period, mainly Anglo-Saxon, and occasionally Anglo-Dane, Viking and Norman.
- Public Display
- School Display
History Needs You
Multiperiod
Nationwide
We make history engaging, inclusive, relevant and fun for museums, historic houses, film and tv, using live drama, first person portrayals, film, tv, research and exhibitions.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work
Capel Battery
Post WW1 and WW2
Folkestone, Kent.
Capel le-Ferne, located near Folkestone in Kent, is home to a significant piece of history: a WW2 gun battery site. This vast 13 acre site features a gun emplacement, an underground plotting room, a rifle range, and various WW2 equipment for visitors to interact with.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work