As an Event Organiser you will want to know what you should expect when you engage us for your show.
Weorod is a Living History society as well as a historical re-enactment group. Living History provides us with the opportunity to both enlighten and educate the public about the early medieval period, a time that some still perceive as the 'Dark-Ages'. We try to bring our particular period of history to life, 520-680 AD, or thereabouts, and to display the lives of our ancestors as authentically as possible.
Members of Weorod have extensive experience of providing displays for organisations of all types and sizes. From village fêtes, multi-period events and shows at National Trust properties such as Sutton Hoo through to local museums, where we can help your visitors interpret the artefacts and bring your displays to life.
We are currently unable to offer week-day school visits due to the full-time work commitments of our membership.
In addition to five million pounds Public Liability Insurance certification, we can provide you with copies of our standard Health and Safety Policy Documents and associated Risk Assessments, prior to your Event.
Aside from our 'tented' encampment you can expect to experience:
We provide a range of weapons and armour in use throughout our given period. These will include shields, seaxes (the weapons that may have given the Saxons their name), spears, axes, swords, helmets and chain-mail amongst others.
Combat re-enactment and weapons demonstrations form an integral part of the Weorod experience, as well as a static displays of museum quality weapons and wargear. Information on archery and associated displays are also available.
Many Crafts are practiced by members of the group, who are more than happy to discuss tools and techniques with your audience. Skills on display may include anything from bone working to braid weaving, pottery to chain mail manufacture and leechcraft to leatherwork. We endeavour to provide an educational and informative demonstration of a variety of crafts and skills for each and every event that we participate in.
One of our fundamental aims is complete approachability. Your public can come into our encampment where they can ask questions and find out about the activities that we are demonstrating, and maybe even try their hand at some of the crafts.
We will offer as much information as we can, in as much depth as our skills and knowledge allow. Please be assured that we take the precaution of ensuring that all fires and sharp blades are roped-off.
We never forget that although we may be working for you, as the Event Organiser, the satisfaction of your public will be key to the success of your Show. This is equally important to us, as we take much pride in the service that we provide.
All of the photographs on this page have been taken at live events, like yours, in order to give you some ideas as to the standard of display to expect, should you decide to enquire about our availability for your function.
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