Medieval Re-enactment Society
About us
We here at Medieval Re-enactment are also known as Historia Normannis. We are a 12th-century re-enactment group, focusing primarily on the events between the reigns of Henry I and King John.
Historia Normannis prides itself on being a society that brings history to life in a historically accurate, engaging, and exciting way. Our events and educational visits enable people to engage with history – seeing, feeling, and hearing firsthand aspects of the lives and deaths of 12th-century people, including knights, freemen, craftsmen, ladies of the court, and Barons of the realm.
From dynamic and exciting mass combat, knights displaying their prowess in the tourney, displays of archery, woodwork, and metalworking, to the singing and music of the court of the time, Historia Normannis presents you with the workings of 12th-century life, and offers a history lesson that you will never forget!
When do we meet?
Historia Normannis Cardiff meets regularly on the university campus:
| What |
When |
Where |
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Craft
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Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
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Room 3E in the Students Union
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| Combat |
Sundays 11.45am - 4pm |
Meet outside The Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road |
Craft
In our craft sessions, we make kit (aka medieval clothing!) over the year for shows in the summer months. We also host workshops for various medieval crafts, such as leatherwork, maille work, pottery, embroidery and so on.
We have a Seneschal (an experienced instructor) who runs the craft sessions, who will help you with craft and guide you if you are inexperienced in sewing and other crafts.
Combat
In our combat sessions, you learn how to wield medieval weapons and shields. You'll first learn with wooden versions, before you are safed on blunt steel versions. You learn various medieval warfare tactics and how to fight both in pairs and as a team safely.
Like craft, we also have an experienced instructor, our Master of Arms, who will help and guide new members so you can learn in a safe manner and comfortable environment.
Shows
In the summer months, we go to various shows both locally and a bit further afield! Shows happen from April through to July, though some smaller ones may occur in March and August. They often happen at Castles and we get to interact with other re-enactment groups throughout the country. This is an opportunity to engage with the public and help them learn about history in a fun way!
There is no obligation to go to shows during the year, as we know that most members of the group are students who may have exams during the show season.
Historia Normannis In Action!
Contacting us
There are a few different ways you can contact us:
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