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.

The Longthorpe Legion

East Midlands

A small but diverse living history group that has a focus on Roman Britain from the 1st to the 5th century. Group representations seek to explore life in Britain from varied aspects and include the changes as a result of Britain becoming part of the Roman sphere.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

The Hoplite Association

Nationwide

We are a living history group dedicated to recreating the life and experiences of the Classical Greek period. With members from all over the UK, our interests span all aspects of the Greek sphere of activity throughout the period 490 – 430 BC. We portray not only Greeks, but also their allies and enemies.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Worc’s 9th Batt. C Comp HG Reenactment Group

Redditch, Worcestershire.

WW2 Home Guard. Reenacting the forgotten army that helped defend the UK. Old men and boys, ready against the might of Hitlers modern army… with a touch of Dads Army humour!

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

London Living History Group

Southern England

A small group of people with a broad interest in military history. Unlike most re-enactment groups, we do not try and limit ourselves to one particular conflict or unit – instead, we aim to portray a wide range of forces from the Cold War period, with a focus on the more ‘obscure’ forces upon which less focus is placed.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Butser IX Legion

Butser Ancient Farm

With its purpose to engage and inform the public about a range of different roles in the Roman world through re-enactment, interaction and demonstration. This living history group also aims to provide a facility for likeminded people to gather and share their interest and passion for ancient Rome. 

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Irish ONUC Living History Group

Southern England

A living history group focused on the accurate portrayal of an often forgotten story of Irish peacekeepers deployed in the Congo during the Congo Crisis 1960-64.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

GLOS100

Gloucestershire

GLOS100 is a project that aims to promote learning about how WW1 impacts on our current lives. We believe bringing to life history of conflicts by sharing uniforms and equipment of the Great War.

  • Public Display
  • School Display