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.
326AEB – D-Day
Post WW1 and WW2
Southwest, Somerset.
A depiction of a lesser known unit of a famous WWII division, the U.S Paratrooper Engineers of the 101st Airborne, historically re-enacted by a small group using original uniforms and equipment. Displays from a one man, “walking museum” to a small battalion Command Post in the setting of Normandy on D-Day +10.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work
Fort Cumberland Guard
The Victorian Age
WW1 Remembrance Centre, Bastion, 6 Airport Service Rd, Portsmouth, PO3 5PJ.
We are proudly keep history alive by depicting ‘The Royal Marines’ of the 1830s and 1860s. Started in 1963 by members of the ‘Fort Cumberland Preservation Society’, we are possibly the oldest re-enactment / display unit in the UK. We have 3 groups: infantry, artillery and Corp of Drums.
- Public Display
- Film Work
Tastes Through Time
Multiperiod
Nationwide
We provide food and fashion tastes from late medieval to WW2. We are also passionate about the woman’s role through history.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work
Malta Command World War 2 Living History Group
Post WW1 and WW2
Malta
Malta Command portrays the life, uniforms and equipment of the two Maltese Regiments serving with the British Army during WWII. We also provide accurate and well researched re-enactments of 185 SQN RAF, the Royal Navy, The Border Regiment, and Elements of the LRDG. Static displays, battle scenarios, drill and light anti-aircraft firing sequences.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work
HMS Wales Re-enactment Society
The Georgians
Wales
HMS Wales is a Navy Reenactment group. With members from across the UK, we aim to portray the lives of those who served in the Royal Navy during the age of sail and Admiral Nelson’s career. We mostly portray a group of Sea Fencibles (coastal defence), the Homeguard of the Napoleonic Wars, but also act as a landing party of the Royal Navy.
- Public Display
- School Display
- Film Work
Jörmungandr Austr Saxon and Viking Re-enactment Society
Vikings & Saxons
Norfolk
We have an extensive living history camp, portraying life, crafts and skills of the era. We give combat demonstrations. We offer a hands on educational and enjoyable experience to the public and to schools.
The Bluejackets
The Victorian Age
Central and southern England
The Bluejackets society was set up in 2001 to re-create the Royal Navy of the Victorian era. Since then we have added the Royal Navy in World War One and the Russian Civil War so that our period now spans from 1879 to 1919.
- Public Display
- Film Work