Hi all My apologies if this question shows a lack of knowledge, but I hope people can help Many UK reenactors travel to Europe to events, and have done for decades. Will changes due to the Brexit situation change how that is done at present at all? Personally, I have no idea what the current rules r...

Marcus de Sosa wrote:I wish I were there...

We are always interested to hear from potential members, Marcus

Feel free to get in contact via either the website or Facebook page

Brendan C

NorthernListsArena wrote:Is the helm to be worn for reenactment or full contact?

Purely for reenactment

Brendan C

Hi Brendan was it made for you ? Mark makes all of his stuff for folks I have about 3 of his helmets all fit well Is it possible that you have mixed up suppliers Think it was 'bought off the shelf' - via the website If Mark is at TORM in November, am more than happy to see if he can put something t...

cevalier first and then great helm ? Covex don't do TORM Dressed to Kill made Andy's yonks ago Have had the full face one for about 20 years, felt I needed the next one up Have a Dressed to Kill Great Helm, but it doesn't fit properly - really looking for someone who can take the measurements and b...

Greetings everyone

Am looking to get an early to mid 13th century great helm - preferably one that can be made to fit me

It has been decades since I bought a new helm - any suggestions as to who would be worth contacting (and if they will be at TORM in November?)

Many thanks

Brendan C

A couple more

A couple of shots of Chanz Des Reis from last year, our first in operation

A tough first year, but a successful one, and looking forward to see what 2017 brings

Details on our facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/chanzdesreis/

and website

http://chanzdesreis.co.uk/

Fully agree with Tanya's post Sartor are excellent, but be warned - not exactly cheap! Be wary when it comes to jewellry - a little is good, but from what I've seen, they did not go overboard for that in the 12th / 13th century. The annular brooches are spot on Check manuscripts illustrations and lo...

Hi Tod

Already emailed you

Brendan C

Start with the soft kit first - good quality linens and silks (as much decoration as you can)

A good pair of spurs for a knight is a must

Decorated belts, good cloaks and cloak brooches / pins

Keep along those lines, and you'll be fine


Brendan C
http://chanzdesreis.co.uk/

What kind of size is best?

Am using JPEGs, btw


Many thanks


Brendan

cal wrote:Do you have a different browser you could try? It may be a browser specific issue.

Just tried with a different browser - same result

Brendan C

Hi Cal

Have tried a number of times now to upload a photo - once the count has reached '100%', the message I have typed seems to wipe itself blank

Regards

Brendan

Hope someone can help

How do you load photos on the 'Pictures' section'?

Have tried a number of times with no success

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Regards

Brendan C

Nigel wrote:Toby ?

Already talking to Toby about some other bits and pieces

Brendan C

davethemoneyer wrote:send me a design gold,Silver silver Gilt brass, bronze or copper ?

We'd have to come up with a design, but may will want quotes (the design will be very simple)

If you're at Milton Keynes, we can have a chat about it

Brendan C

Greetings all

Currently hunting for a circlet for my good lady (12th century)

Any one know of any possible suppliers, etc?

Many thanks


Brendan C

Will PM you

Brendan C

‘Chanz des Reis’ (Norman French meaning ‘Song of the Kings’) is an historical reenactment society recreating civilian, military and ecclesiastical life during the Anglo-Norman and Angevin period (12th to early 13th centuries). Our principal period of interest is 1135 to 1216, covering the reigns of ...

Hi all, I would really like to get involved in medieval re-enactment and would like to join a local (or local-ish) society. If anybody could advise who / how to get in touch as a starting point I would be extremely grateful :-). Thank you Fie When you say medieval, do you have a particular period i...

helppppppppppppppppppp just moved to the henbury area of bristol been here a month swords are getting itchy anyone know of any reeanctment groups 13th century normand / crudades in this area Hi sun bae Conquest have members in Bristol - give them a shout http://www.conquestlivinghistory.co.uk/ Bren...

The last event has been added to our calendar - a one day show at Runymede on June 7th reenacting the negotiation and sealing of the Articles of Barons, which took place at Runymede between King John and the Barons a few days before the sealing of Magna Carta That should wrap it up for the year, I t...

Gail Horn wrote:If you find one, could you let me know, please? I'm trying to do embroidery at shows and would like something authentic ish. Thanks.

Will do, Gail


Brendan C

Nigel wrote:I think he is History in the making and he trade's at TORM

Thanks Nige - I'll keep an eye out for him this weekend

Brendan C

Thanks Nige

Do you have contact info for Simon?


Brendan

Hi folks - have also put this in the General History section; any help greatly appreciated

An enquiry from a friend of mine - is there anyone who supplies medieval embroidery frames?

Many thanks

Brendan C

Hi folks

An enquiry from a friend of mine - is there anyone who supplies medieval embroidery frames?

Many thanks

Brendan C

Toothill2015 wrote:Does anyone know of any groups based in essex please? Thanks

What period are you interested in?

frances wrote:There are going to be loads of Magna Carta events this year by the look of it.

Frances, that's an understatement!