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Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for Modern Life
A surprising look at how medieval etiquette can improve our lives today. Illustrated with original drawings by Anna Lobanova as well as eighty medieval artworks, Chivalry and Courtesy is full of good advice for everyone, whether you are a peasant or a knight, a student or a CEO, a king or a queen.
Evesham Medieval Banquet 2023
Join us for a four-course authentic meal, and five hours’ worth of full-on entertainment, medieval minstrels, strictly come medieval dancing and England’s top jester keeping you entertained!
Mesocco Castle Medieval Festival
On Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18, 2023 rediscover the Middle Ages with the medieval festival to be held at Mesocco Castle!
Evesham Medieval Market 2023
Join Deeds of Arms along with hundreds of Medieval reenactors and traders for the great Evesham Medieval market
International Medieval Jousting Tournament
Arundel Castle is proud to be the venue for the International Medieval Jousting Tournament. Over six days, eight international jousters will fight to be crowned Champion of Champions having been a past individual winner at Arundel or the top scorer for their country.
History Day at Arundel Castle
An opportunity for all the family to meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Norman Knight, a Pirate, and someone from the Stone Age, and have ago at a variety of historical crafts and activities such as have-a-go archery, mini catapults, kids battle and a craft tent.
History Weekend 2023 at Arundel Castle
From the Stone Age to the 20th century this three-day event on the lower lawns of Arundel Castle follows the development of costume, weapons, armour and battle tactics, portraying 12,000 years of local and castle history.
Saxon Kings and Ice Age Magic – Archaeology-Inspired Storytelling for Families
Mammoth bones, human skulls, a glorious helmet buried in an ancient ship... Imagine what stories these ancient treasures might tell us if they had a voice! Join us in Butser's Great Roundhouse for an afternoon of incredible, imaginative storytelling, bringing to life some of the most extraordinary archaeological finds from the distant past.
Military Odyssey 2023
A three-day multi-period living history held on the August Bank Holiday weekend at the Detling Show Ground in Kent. The show is packed full of living history displays bringing 2000 years of history into one place.
Horrible Histories Barmy Britain – Live at Glastonbury Abbey!
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is back with the hit West End show, full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain's barmy past! All are welcome to this Glastonbury Abbey fundraising event!
Pilgrimage to Walsingham for Feast of the Annunciation
To celebrate the launch of the new book London to Walsingham Camino, a special and exciting walking pilgrimage which takes in the last stages of the Camino has been arranged for pilgrims to participate in. A great opportunity to participate in a walking pilgrimage with an experienced guide which involves treading one of the ancient and newly re-established pilgrimage routes to Walsingham.
Coptic Book Binding Workshop at Ely Museum
Join us for a fantastic Coptic Book Binding Workshop at Ely Museum with Helen Handmade Books
