Hello, I'm compiling a small database of groups connected with keeping history alive for my own use. It must be across all periods (but my expertise is in medieval so my ideas of activities in other periods is sketchy) I tried to classify all the activities into the following categories: - Living hi...

Hi,

Has anybody ordered a maille hauberk from All Best Stuff that had an integrated coif and were you happy with the coif, i.e. did not need to many alterations to make it wearable?

Thanks,
David.

On my FB group called Medieval Combat Enthusiasts North East England (feel free to join), there is a list of medieval groups in the North-East. Some of them have shows this coming week-end for St George's day. It's a good opportunity to meet them and see what they do.

On my FB group called Medieval Combat Enthusiasts North East England (feel free to join), there is a list of medieval groups in the North-East. Some of them have shows this coming week-end for St George's day. It's a good opportunity to meet them and see what they do.

In my haste I forgot a couple of things: I run a FB group where you'll find links to local re-enactment and HEMA groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MedievalCombatEnthusiastsNE/ Feel free to request to join. I joined Dawn of Chivalry a few years ago and I was lucky I found exactly what I was aft...

I also forgot, some of us at Dawn of Chivalry are also involved in that type of swordplay called HEMA:

http://www.durhammedievalcombatacademy.org/

D.

Ryan, Check us out at Dawn of Chivalry (https://www.dawnofchivalry.co.uk/). We are a traveling knights reenactment group, depicting the 13th century. We do shows for the likes of English Heritage. We are heavily focused on combat so would match exactly what you are after. We train in Hartlepool but ...

The North-East is rich in medieval reenactment groups (my 13th combat group called Dawn of Chivalry for example) but it seems that the lack of answer for your question indicates the 1700's are not well represented. Is it the only period you're after?

Check Historia Normannis.

Has anybody got a proper reference for this image that seem to depict a bardiche?

Coloured image in description on that page:
http://www.darksword-armory.com/medieva ... iche-1745/

Inspired by the really good answers I got, I did a bit more research (mainly to add referencing with links) and I have summarised the discussion with its results and my decision there: http://www.durhammedievalcombatacademy.org/Portfolio_Knight_Templar.html Brother Ranulf, I have credited you. If yo...

Check there: https://www.vikingsonline.org.uk/membership/groupdb/groupsearch.php They have 2 groups in/near Durham: One is called Dunholm. Contact: https://www.vikingsonline.org.uk/membership/groupdb/groupdisplay.php?id=9 and Acle: https://www.vikingsonline.org.uk/membership/groupdb/groupdisplay.php...

Henri, I'm not sure what you are referring to. My project is just in the next 12/24 months to be able to have enough knowledge/equipment to be able to propose to any client in the North-east of the UK the re-enactment of an alchemist lab. It has nothing to do with current events, I don't even have a...

JW, to answer your question, there are no chemicals that can be mixed that would do this so I think it's more likely to be a trick centered around the containers themselves, with secret compartments for example. Did you have a good look at the containers?

I also salute the deep encyclopedic knowledge of Brother Ranulf with my humblest bow. Much appreciated.
I hope to meet you one day in a reenactor event somewhere.

Hello, I'm interested in starting another alter-ego, a late medieval or early renaissance alchemist (I'm a professional chemist, hence my interest). Does anybody known any book sources they can recommend that would teach me about historical alchemy to get me started with the necessary knowledge? Tha...

Hello, I'd like to make a Templar shield. I have a conundrum regarding the colours. I have found two medieval images (well, they look medieval to me), supposedly of templars. They show the flag being white at the bottom with a black band at the top. http://www.knightstemplarvault.com/images/beausean...

Hello, I need to get myself a medieval chest/box for my authentic tent. I have 2 options: a) Make it myself. Can anybody recommend suppliers of cut to size wood in the UK that would be able to provide the boards needed? I tried googling but the results are not impressive. b) Have it made by a talent...

An interesting article now translated in English:

https://www.citedantan.org/site/index.p ... -de-maille

This should interest a few people now that's it's translated in English:

https://www.citedantan.org/site/index.p ... 8-gambison

I got one for mid-13th century, customised from Kovex Ars and I love it. Highly recommended.

Hello,

I have a spare helmet that I'd like to paint with my coat of arms, just as an experiment. Does anybody recommend a paint that is matt, suitable for metal and that does not chip too badly when hit by a sword?

Thanks.
David.

Hello, At Dawn of Chivalry, we are currently an unincorporated entity. This means that the members could be held responsible for any legal case brought against us and not covered by our insurance. I believe a few years back, the unincorporated status brought a rugby club to its knees, with the "...

Sorry but as you can see, these are not our events, we are hired by English Heritage and they are in charge of deciding who comes. They usually have no traders in shows taking place on their properties as they have their own shops.

Hello, Dawn of Chivalry (13th century knights tournament) already has 4 shows booked for English Heritage in 2017. Please, come and see us if you're nearby and available and give us feedback on our shows, we are always looking to get better. The shows are: 22, 23 April - Warkworth castle (St George'...

My re-enactment group, like many use weapon stands for your display of weapons. Unfortunately, most (all?) of the designs are made up by ourselves and not necessarily historically authentic. Does anybody know of any medieval illustration in manuscripts that shows weapon stands, ideally 11th-14th cen...

Thanks Neil.

Hello, I have a lot of soft kit (13th century), wool and linen that is heavily stained with WD40 and sweat. I cannot shift the grime using Woolite detergent. Can anybody recommend a good modern detergent that will not chew up the fabric (i.e. not biological to start with) but that is good to clean p...

We already spoke by e-mail about Dawn of Chivalry, 13th century.

Avalon:

http://avalonfrance.com/casques/casques-medievaux