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.

Fort Cumberland Guard

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
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Tastes Through Time

Nationwide

We are passionate about history and the roles of women throughout the late medieval to WW2, focusing on the ordinary women, how they lived and survived. We focus on social and domestic history, expanding into 16th century witchcraft and the women’s services during WW2.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work
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Malta Command World War 2 Living History Group

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
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HMS Wales Re-enactment Society

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
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Jörmungandr Austr Saxon and Viking Re-enactment Society

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.

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The Bluejackets

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
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Airborne-44

Shropshire

Airborne-44 is a WW2 reenactment group that mainly portrays elements of the US 101st Airborne 506th Demolition Unit, known in WW2 as the “Filthy 13” due to their appearance. The unit fought at Normandy through to Germany, but our group specialises in the Normandy period portrayal.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work
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