Weorod are based in Portsmouth and portray the people of what some still refer to as the 'Dark Ages'. We take pride in the fact that we have the capability to represent a specific phase of the early medieval period,ensuring that only the correct costume and other equipment is displayed. Our chosen time period falls within the fifth to seventh centuries (425-680 or thereabouts) and all members of Weorod have a complete set of kit, finely tuned to this era.
Originally founded in January 2008 as as small, independent Historical Re-Enactment and Living History Society, Weorod were formed around a nucleus of seasoned re-enactors. We have over 25 years of experience gained whilst working with organisers of both large multi-period events and small shows. Over time our approach has changed and we could now be more accurately described as 'Historical Interpreters' rather than 'Re-Enactors'.
We provide a high quality events package that ensures our audience enjoys a professional presentation fuelled by the most accurate and up to date research. Our specialist team strive to ensure that our presentations have a firm basis in academia and archaeology, revising and developing their costumes and displays to take account of the most recent discoveries.
As our work is informed by the latest research we are continually expanding our understanding of the time period enabling us to mature and evolve as a society. This is made possible by the relationships that we enjoy with our local Museums, Archaeologists and other Heritage Professionals who are always so generous with their time and expertise.
We focus our research on the archaeology of the local vicinity, with most of our replicas being based on finds from Southern Hampshire, West Sussex, Southern Wiltshire and just into Surrey. We enjoy specialising within our geographical area, and find that at most of our shows our visitors are far more inspired by local evidence than by a more generic approach. Where necessary we do bring in items from elsewhere, which works well in terms of enabling visitors to make comparisons in regional fashions and traditions; offering a vibrant and diverse approach to local history.
We have an inordinate amount of enthusiasm for our chosen period and believe that this is infectious to those around us - be they group members, prospective recruits, members of the public 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 enthusiastic group. We normally commit to around six weekend events throughout the season allowing us to maintain a healthy balance between research, group training and shows.
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 window on to our 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'.
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