Weorod are a small, independent Historical Re-Enactment and Living History group based in Southern Hampshire. Although a new group, we are formed around a nucleus of seasoned re-enactors from other societies with over 6 years experience gained whilst working with organisers of both large multi period events and small shows. We normally commit to around six weekend events throughout the season allowing us to maintain a healthy balance between group training sessions and shows. This enables us to always give our best.
We seek to create a society that is local to Hampshire and develop a reputation for historical accuracy in addition to the quality and authenticity of our kit. We are predominantly interested in sharing our enthusiasm for the period by enlightening and educating the public, ensuring that we keep peoples' attention throughout the day - not just during combat displays. We see no point in giving up precious time to travel to an event just to sit around all day and talk amongst ourselves. We provide a high quality package for event organisers, be they local museums, historical trusts or village fêtes, as well as inspiring the public and not least, our membership.
Whilst Weorod portray the peoples of what some still refer to as the 'Dark Ages' we do not restrict our members to any particular time-frame from within this 600 year period. We prefer to allow individuals to investigate and develop a 'character' that best suits them; be it an early Saxon 'Foederati' from the 5th century, a 'Viking Hersir' from Guðrun's great army of the 9th century or a Norman 'milites' from the time of Hastings. We believe that it is far more interesting for the public to see an early Saxon warrior on the field next to a Norman Knight than to see a horde of 'Vikings' all looking drearily the same. One of the most frequently asked questions we have experienced in the past has been: "what is the difference between Viking and Saxon costume?" We delight in our ability to show you the answer!
That said we are justly proud of the fact that we retain the capacity to represent any particular phase of the early medieval period, ensuring that only the correct costume and other equipment is displayed before the public. This has been amply illustrated by the success of the shows we have participated in at National Trust properties, such as Sutton Hoo in Suffolk where we represented members of a Germanic war-band contemporary with the famous burial uncovered on the site.
We have an inordinate amount of enthusiasm for our chosen period and believe that this is infectious to those around us - be they prospective recruits, members of the public visiting our encampment at a show or the Event Organiser with whom we are working. We believe that we can offer any individual who has a genuine passion for our period a healthy environment in which to explore their interest as well as the chance to be part of a dedicated and energetic society.
If Weorod sounds like the kind of organisation that you would be interested in joining or booking then please read on. Our web-site is not intended as a resource for study, or indeed as a study of our period. It is merely a taster for the society and we hope it will encourage all interested parties to contact us to find out more about who we are, what we do and what we can offer 'you'.
We hope that you enjoy browsing our pages. Should you wish to make comment or ask any questions then please use the e-mail address on the 'Contact Us' page.
