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.

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

Royal Horse Artillery (RHA)

UK

Friendly living history group recreating the lives of soldiers and camp followers during the Napoleonic Wars.

  • 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

The Commotion Times

Nationwide

Commotion Times specialise in high-quality portrayals of low-quality Tudors. Rural provincial militia and civilians, 1544-1554, with a special focus on the Western Rebellion of 1549.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work

WR28 Haworth Home Guard

Haworth, West Yorkshire

Our aim is to pay tribute to the local men and women who volunteered their time and effort to help protect this country from an invasion force during the Second World War. Helping to keep alive the memory of the largest volunteer army in history, the WR28 Battalion Haworth Home Guard can provide static and pyrotechnic displays.

  • Public Display
  • School Display
  • Film Work