Looking for good suppliers and any 2nd hand Facebook groups to put together an easy "Gunslinger" getup - any help/direction appreciated.
Also any contact details for Old West groups - can't seem to find any but I know I've seen them at events I've been to in the past!
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- Sat May 12, 2018 6:39 pm
- Forum: 1810-1900
- Topic: "Gunslinger" Getup
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5477
- Wed May 10, 2017 7:25 pm
- Forum: Friends and Gossip
- Topic: Wooden Battle Pieces
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8019
Wooden Battle Pieces
Evening all! If you find the title vague then let me assure you it was semi-intentional. It seems in any movie where a battle takes place set in the era of sword-and-shield (historical, fantasy, etc.) the commands always have little counters, pieces, blocks, what have you to represent their troop mo...
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:37 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Holy Orders in England, 13th c.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7207
Holy Orders in England, 13th c.
Evening all. Small question, really. Did any of the Holy Orders have a presence in England in the 13th century, in particular either the Knights Hospitaller and the Knights Templar? I was thinking of more ways we could add to and diversify our living history displays, but I don't want to be going ab...
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:36 pm
- Forum: Re-enactors Wanted
- Topic: Falconry, Music, Story-tellers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6713
Re: Falconry, Music, Story-tellers
13th and 14th May
- Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:22 pm
- Forum: Re-enactors Wanted
- Topic: Falconry, Music, Story-tellers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6713
Falconry, Music, Story-tellers
Hi, my group have been hired for an event in Durham, North East of England. The organiser is looking to add more throughout the day like Falconry, Medieval Music, Story-tellers, etc. If you'd be interested leave your contact details or PM me and I'll pass them along to the organisers. Weekend event ...
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:04 pm
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: Selling - All my Viking gear - Leicester UK EBAY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2873
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 5:26 pm
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: Black Friday Sale anywhere?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3631
Black Friday Sale anywhere?
Perhaps this is not the correct place to post so apologies if not, but does anyone know of anywhere selling reenactment gear with Black Friday sales?
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:35 am
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: WTB: Wells Cathedral Single-slit Helm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1734
WTB: Wells Cathedral Single-slit Helm
Hello all, so today I'm on the hunt for suppliers of the helm that can be seen at Wells Cathedral (effigy in the attached image). It's a great helm from mid-13th century with a single vision slit, instead of the usual with a bridge between the eyes. I saw one being sold by Rebellum/Waffenmeister at ...
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:17 am
- Forum: Friends and Gossip
- Topic: What got you interested?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10538
What got you interested?
Evening all! So I've been talking with friends tonight about what we all got into reenactment for. History, combat, living history, crafting, everything. For myself it's the history, and in the interest of total disclosure it's also due to the aesthetic (just love the way it looks tbh)! What exactly...
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:13 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Looking for re-enactment groups (NE England)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8820
Re: Looking for re-enactment groups (NE England)
Where abouts in the NE are you from?
I may be biased, but I'd have to recommend 'Vanguard Reenactment'
13th century.
https://www.facebook.com/VanguardReenactment/
http://vanguard-reenactment.wixsite.com/home
vanguard-reenactment@hotmail.com
Practice every Sunday
I may be biased, but I'd have to recommend 'Vanguard Reenactment'

13th century.
https://www.facebook.com/VanguardReenactment/
http://vanguard-reenactment.wixsite.com/home
vanguard-reenactment@hotmail.com
Practice every Sunday

- Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:12 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: My son wants to become a reenactor!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13366
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:58 pm
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: WTB: "Crusader Faceplate Helm"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2247
WTB: "Crusader Faceplate Helm"
I don't suppose anyone might know where this helmet comes from? GDFB apparently used to sell them, but not anymore.
I'm trying to shop around to find the cheapest option etc. but alas to no avail.

Thanks in advance!
I'm trying to shop around to find the cheapest option etc. but alas to no avail.

Thanks in advance!
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:25 pm
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: WTB: Maciejowski Bible Falchion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3593
- Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:33 am
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: WTB: Maciejowski Bible Falchion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3593
WTB: Maciejowski Bible Falchion
So first of all it's a point of note that I'm looking for a weapon for active reenactment purposes, so sharps are off the table. I've only actually seen one being used as such, so it may well be the case of buying a sharp and blunting it but I'd prefer to save the elbow grease if possible. Thanks in...
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:40 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: North East Groups?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5894
North East Groups?
Feeling a little lonely up here; beyond a couple cells of national associations there seems to be very few reenactors. Am I just being blind? Preferably early medieval as I do myself, but always looking to know what else is out there. When/if I get some pennies saved up I'm more than up for dipping ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Mouldy Tent
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4107
Mouldy Tent
Not sure where to post this, so just looking to get some help.. After returning from an event I was rather displeased to find my A-frame canvas covered in mould after a leakage in the lockup. I'm cautious to approach it for fear that any typical bleach products (or whatever, I can't say I've had to ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: Friends and Gossip
- Topic: Mouldy Tent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5956
Mouldy Tent
Not sure where to post this, so just looking to get some help.. After returning from an event I was rather displeased to find my A-frame canvas covered in mould after a leakage in the lockup. I'm cautious to approach it for fear that any typical bleach products (or whatever, I can't say I've had to ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:16 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Moldy Tent
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5161
Moldy Tent
Not sure where to post this, so just looking to get some help.. After returning from an event I was rather displeased to find my A-frame canvas covered in mold after a leakage in the lockup. I'm cautious to approach it for fear that any typical bleach products (or whatever, I can't say I've had to d...
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:06 pm
- Forum: 55BC-410AD
- Topic: Roman Reenactment & Combat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9088
Re: Roman Reenactment & Combat
Yeah, I could certainly see the difficulty in every Roman having a lot of uniformed kit and having enough of a force to challenge them. I figured it'd be things like that getting in the way, but I figured I'd drop the forums a message and see if there was actually something out there! And yeah I've ...
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:17 am
- Forum: 55BC-410AD
- Topic: Roman Reenactment & Combat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9088
Roman Reenactment & Combat
Hey, So I've been into reenactment since I was born, really, with my father doing it since he was about 16 and we've always done the medieval. One thing I'd love to get a hand in, though, is Roman. Whilst I've no real passion for the period, as I do with early medieval, I can't deny the organised re...
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:34 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Knight & Lady 'bling' - guidance/sources? (13thc.)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5421
Knight & Lady 'bling' - guidance/sources? (13thc.)
Evening all, I'm with a 13th century group and tend to portray a Knight on the field. I know it's rather vague but I'm just looking to really look the part/distinguish myself and my girlfriend from 'the rabble'. Any good suppliers out there for 'accessories' authentic to the 13th century? Thanks in ...
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 3:06 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Vanguard - Pontefract Castle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6123
Vanguard - Pontefract Castle
So on St George's Day, Vanguard enjoyed their first show of the year joining Conquest for a nice easy day in the sun (though unfortunately joined by a bit of a chilly breeze, too). Anyway, here's a couple of snaps of us commemorating the weekend, and having a laugh with each other - because if you'r...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:05 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Battle of Evesham 2015
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6463
Battle of Evesham 2015
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzz5t9 ... e=youtu.be[/youtube]
Here's a video of the battle
Would appreciate people posting any pictures of the weekend they have, too! I had no one in the crowd to take pictures of us in the battle! haha
Here's a video of the battle

Would appreciate people posting any pictures of the weekend they have, too! I had no one in the crowd to take pictures of us in the battle! haha
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:10 am
- Forum: Music and Instruments
- Topic: Drinking/Fighting Songs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7063
Drinking/Fighting Songs
So I'm basically looking for some medieval-esque songs for me and the lads to sing while we're down the beer tent and what have you. Row Me Bully Boys, and the two Hobbit songs from LOTR (Hey, Ho To the Bottle I Go & The Fine Brew) are the current ones, but I want more. What else is out there?! Anyo...
- Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:27 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Single-sword duel
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5300
Single-sword duel
Getting into Summer we've been getting a lot of new recruits and to celebrate the new blood (which really does always fill me with enthusiasm for the future - both in terms of the group, and how fun/easy it is to take the newbies out haha) I thought I'd share around this video of a couple of our vet...
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:17 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Groups in Bristol?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2917
Re: Groups in Bristol?
Yepp Medieval is preferable! I'll let him know and hopefully he'll be able to make your practices etc. when he gets back after the summer! Cheers!
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:33 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Vanguard - North East, 13th Century
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2673
Re: Vanguard - North East, 13th Century
We've only just set ourselves up, and only just started really publicising our presence (we're actually getting a lot of interest, which is great and fairly unexpected for our town) so it's no surprise you hadn't heard of us! Cheers for the comment on our kit - like I say we are new but we've a few ...
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:30 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Groups in Bristol?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2917
Groups in Bristol?
Evening ladies and gents. A friend of mine jumped at the opportunity when I revealed to him that I did reenactment and he could come along, but unfortunately when he's went off to Uni in Bristol he's found there isn't anything around. I'm just wondering if anybody knows of any groups, and he's simpl...
- Fri May 29, 2015 12:52 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Vanguard Anniversary Celebrations
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5208
Vanguard Anniversary Celebrations
Well, this post is technically about 6 months late, but it seemed a shame not to post (especially since I've only just created my account). To celebrate the anniversary of the new group (for newcomers to celebrate their entry to the hobby, and for the seasoned warriors celebrating their continued ho...
- Fri May 29, 2015 12:31 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Vanguard - North East, 13th Century
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2673
Vanguard - North East, 13th Century
Evening all! Around a year and a half ago a new group picked up and we go by the name of 'Vanguard', operating out of Hartlepool, County Durham. We accurately portray 13th century through living history, though our primary interest is the combat - practicing every week. Feel free to give us a bell w...