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.

Alpha1Zero SAS Gulf War Living History Group

Sussex

We are a small group of re-enactors who specialise in the activities of the Special Air Service during the Gulf War – Operation Granby. We have a complete Desert Patrol Vehicle with all of the kit and equipment as was used in Iraq in 1990-1991 and a cross country motorcycle. We can give talks, demonstrations etc.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

The Victorian Strollers

Sussex and Kent

We are a well-established network of friends of all ages with a similar interest, who specialise in portraying Victorian gentlefolk with a great range of award-winning characters in authentic period costumes including royalty, military, gentlemen, ladies, officers, children and on occasion a few of the ‘lower classes’ as well.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Myal Pyper

Nationwide

Medieval, Tudor and Stuart Music. We are experienced historical musicians playing good, loud, period correct music, wearing costume and playing instruments which we have researched and made ourselves. We are happy to be engaged in conversation on almost any aspect of everyday life during these times.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Royal Sussex Living History Group

West Sussex

Keeping alive the Sussex County regiment from the Victorian era to WW2. With a large collection of small arms, the Sgt instructor of musketry will show the progress of design through these periods. When visiting schools, we aim to teach through a hands-on approach, including rifle training and a large handling collection.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Somerset Light Infantry LHG

Middlezoy Aerodrome (Somerset)

We are a WW2 living history group based around the Somerset Light Infantry (4th Battalion). We travel all over the southwest and Wales with our groups Dodge truck in order to help educate people of the British Light Infantryman of WW2.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Swords of Penda

Hertfordshire

We are an historical re-enactment, living history and character roleplaying society in north Herts, England. We focus on the Anglo Saxon period from the end of the Romans in Britain 450CE up to the mid-8th century with a focus on the reign on Penda in the 7th century.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

Escafeld Mediaeval

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Escafeld Mediaeval Society is a 13th century re-enactment group based in Sheffield. We perform all over the country working with English Heritage and Cadw. We perform a 13th century tournament with full weight weapons and the fights are not choreographed as we train very hard in the winter months.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work