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!

Looks like it's going to be a busy year for any reenactment society with a 1215 connection, and the Feudals are no exception http://www.feudals.org.uk/events/ We've been about since 1998, recreating military and civilian life from the period between the civil war of Stephen and Matilda on (1135 to 1...