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Patrick Brown




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 7:34 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I would second Colin's recommendation of Mark Vickers' work- it's more expensive, but you get what you pay for. I bought mine at the Coventry market; Armourclass usually have a fairly large stall there too. Most stalls are happy to let you handle things before you buy, which gives a much surer idea of what you're getting. All in all, a grand day out!
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Martin Forrester




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 7:46 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

All excellent swordsmiths with 6 month plus waiting lists. Armour class might be your best bet, but no way you would get a sword off the other 2 this season. And out of our man's price range.
On the subject of the stgeorge shop, what is going on with the titanium plate hilt? Looks nothing like gold.

Oh, lets just pull out our swords and start whacking at each other, that'll solve everything!
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Kel Rekuta




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 7:53 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Randall Moffett wrote:
Welsh pacified in the 13th???

The welsh needed to be pacified quite alot after that, almost every 50 years or so after. Laughing Out Loud

Its like dominating Ireland in the Medieval Period. Specific areas were less likely to revolt but if it looked like a good time the middle areas would usually join in as well.

RPM


I never implied pacification was permanent.... Razz

Agreed about the Irish. The English had to constantly battle the Irish tendency to be patient, marry off daughters to the invaders and absorb them into Irish society. Legislation like the statutes of Kilkenny demonstrate how desperate the English Crown was to survive in their little pocket of Ireland. Striking similarities to South African "apartheid", eh?

Sorry we're a long way off topic here. I'll stop. Big Grin
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Kel Rekuta




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 8:00 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Martin Forrester wrote:


Begging your pardon, is 'The landmasses currently known as Great Britain' ok?
I bow to your superior knowledge but unfortunately a 'good' battle for re-enactment is one people have heard of, preferably that Shakespeare improvised on. These get the punters. If there are any sizeable 13c re-enactments in the uk would like to hear about them. As far as i know it's mostly tourney stuff.


Ah, sorry. I get it. I thought you were discussing history. Re-enactment is a different business entirely. I haven't played at that so I don't know much what makes it good or bad. Worried
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Colin F.




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 8:23 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Martin Forrester wrote:
All excellent swordsmiths with 6 month plus waiting lists. Armour class might be your best bet, but no way you would get a sword off the other 2 this season. And out of our man's price range.
On the subject of the stgeorge shop, what is going on with the titanium plate hilt? Looks nothing like gold.


I was thinking more of in the long run. That single hander is available now ready for purchase so can be had a quick as any Paul Chen and will last a hell of a lot longer. Therefore, all things being equal, he will have to purchase a new PC long before he has to purchase a new Vickers, given the better workmanship and quality, therefore spending more money etc.

Melchett - "In short, a German spy is giving away every one of our battle plans."
Cpt. Darling - "You look surprised, Blackadder."
Edmund - "I cerainly am, sir. I didn't realise we had any battle plans."
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Adam Rudling




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 8:35 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hi Richard,

Nice to see you on here , I would deffinately go for either St Georges for medieval of Paul Binns for dark ages swords - although they specialise in the order I stated them.
Paul has a 'budget' range (arround £140) that have a significantly reduced waiting time & are still very good swords.

Personnaly I love my St.Georges longsword & cant recommend Marks work highly enough, remember he also makes armour & isnt exactly that expensive either if you want munitions finish.

If you & you lady want to try a friendly re-enactment society & fancied something other than medieval stuff, you could do a lot worse than joining the roman group I'm in http://www.vicus.org.uk/ Happy a very friendly group who do the rare thing for romans & actually fight a bit.

Also the Feb market is the one nearer to Leamington & I dont think either St Georges or Paul Binns will be there, list of traders is here http://www.livinghistoryfayres.com/index_files/Page390.html

Adam Rudling (old airsofter)
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Martin Forrester




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PostPosted: Fri 26 Jan, 2007 4:31 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Yeah, i have 2 Vickers swords and they're great but I cannot understand what possessed him to plate hilts like that. I've seen them at shows and they're not convincing. Personally i cannot recommend his armour. It's good work but the only piece of his that has fit well enough to hang on to was made for someone else. He seems to lose measurements then busk it. I have been happy with Mark Taylor at Dressed to Kill for cheap-but-not-gdfb-cheap armour, though people tell horror stories about him. He seems to have gone through a slack period, but has his act together now. I've also been happy with Arma bohemia, though the £25 transfer charge stings a bit and makes small orders impossible.
Oh, lets just pull out our swords and start whacking at each other, that'll solve everything!
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Richard Wynne





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PostPosted: Sat 27 Jan, 2007 12:51 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Well Adam...your suggestion seems to have hit the mark. Rachel, my girlfriend loves the idea. Had a look at the website and the question now is...what next? Can you recommend decent suppliers that will pass kit check?
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Martin Forrester




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PostPosted: Mon 29 Jan, 2007 4:32 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

http://www.medievaldesign.com/indexengl.html
are a favourite among my group, also matuls posted earlier.

Oh, lets just pull out our swords and start whacking at each other, that'll solve everything!
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Richard Wynne





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PostPosted: Mon 19 Feb, 2007 6:21 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

As it turns out, looks like we are going for War of the Roses. We found some amazing kit at the Living History Fayre in Leamington Spa last weekend and met some great people. Looks like the way for us to go...Tewksbury looks incredible.
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Christopher Grigg





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PostPosted: Wed 21 Feb, 2007 3:18 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hello Everyone

I'm living in the Bristol Area and I'm looking for Medieval Battle reenactment.

I'm not very experienced, but I'm past the introduction phase. So far I've fought with a round shield and short sword as a man at arms. I'd like to keep to the loadout of a round shield and sword, but I'm willing to trying pretty much anything.
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Richard Wynne





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PostPosted: Sat 24 Feb, 2007 2:54 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hello Christopher....

Nothing like being new at something to bring folks together. I have totally immersed myself in trying to find information on medieval re-enacting the in UK and there is so much information its daunting to say the least. I have seen a couple of sword and shield users in photos of War of the Roses re-enacting but they are few and far between. That seems the biggest community though. Go a bit earlier and obviously there is plenty of sword and shield work.

Cant say as I know of a group specifically in your area though as I am up in North Wales. The good news for you is, all the big events look fairly southern.
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Richard Wynne





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PostPosted: Thu 22 Mar, 2007 11:46 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Does anyone here know of any groups with police officers in them?
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Martin Forrester




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PostPosted: Fri 23 Mar, 2007 6:50 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Richard Wynne wrote:
Hello Christopher....

Nothing like being new at something to bring folks together. I have totally immersed myself in trying to find information on medieval re-enacting the in UK and there is so much information its daunting to say the least. I have seen a couple of sword and shield users in photos of War of the Roses re-enacting but they are few and far between. That seems the biggest community though. Go a bit earlier and obviously there is plenty of sword and shield work.

Cant say as I know of a group specifically in your area though as I am up in North Wales. The good news for you is, all the big events look fairly southern.


Sorry, its fine to use a small steel buckler, though wooden shields are generally accepted as wrong. People who carry them use dodgy excuses to. Try a bill, they're very effective and quick to learn the basic techniques, though most people find them heavy.

Oh, lets just pull out our swords and start whacking at each other, that'll solve everything!
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Louise Norris




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PostPosted: Mon 26 Mar, 2007 8:12 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hi

I am into english civil war re-enactment - cavalry - the best fun in the world! Check out the following www.rockinghamcastle.com 5-7 May 07 or English Heritage for the Kelmarsh event on 11/12 Aug 07. These are multi-period events so you will see lots of action. You can also search Wikipedia for 'reenactment uk' and you will find a list of reeanctment societies based in the UK.

You were asking about kit......the best thing is to join a group and they will give you THE best advice otherwise you can waste a lot of money. You will not be expected to have kit to join - most groups lend new members kit until they either make up their mind it is for them or not.....contact them they will be very very welcoming.

Have fun.

Lou
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Andrew Dines





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PostPosted: Mon 26 Mar, 2007 8:57 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Richard Wynne wrote:
Does anyone here know of any groups with police officers in them?


Several we have a couple of MOD police and Customs people.

Are you a policeman? Which Service & whereabouts?
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Richard Wynne





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PostPosted: Mon 26 Mar, 2007 12:05 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Good advice Lou...I will take that on board.

Andrew, just curious really.
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Andrew Dines





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PostPosted: Mon 26 Mar, 2007 12:34 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Richard Wynne wrote:
Good advice Lou...I will take that on board.

Andrew, just curious really.


reinactors come from all professions, I don't know many that make a fuss about whatever they do. And mostly we don't ask.

Its normal to know someone for 5 years and not actually know they have a life other than on the weekends. Sometimes we even find the girl they bring to events isn't their wife!!!!!!!!
Although it is useful to have a friendly firearms enquiry officer or two to answer questions.
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A J Pilkington





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PostPosted: Tue 27 Mar, 2007 1:20 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Andrew Dines wrote:
Sometimes we even find the girl they bring to events isn't their wife!!!!!!!!


Very true but she is my wife now.
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