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- Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:49 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Looking for a group in/near Stafford/Cannock Area
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3896
Re: Looking for a group in/near Stafford/Cannock Area
The Ferrers Household is currently recruiting members in Staffordshire, we have members in Bruntwood, Cannock and Birmingham that are nearby We're a 15th century wars of the roses group if that has any interest for you. Check out out website http://ferrershousehold.co.uk Or email us at Ferrers.house...
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:09 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: The Ferrers Household is recruiting Staffs/mids
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1855
The Ferrers Household is recruiting Staffs/mids
Hello We at the Ferrers household are looking to expand our ranks and grow if you are interested in a 15th Century craft heavy living history group then please get in touch, we have members all across the country and are actively looking to grow smaller sub groups within the group from Lancashire an...
- Wed May 29, 2013 8:57 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Change in details for the Ferrers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1870
Change in details for the Ferrers
Due to a change of committee can any organiser update their contact details for the Ferrers Household to the following Group Secretary Tony Wallace Ferrers.household@gmail.com This replaces the previously contact of Jim Smith Ferrers_household@yahoo.com Anyone wishing to know anything extra can cont...
- Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:49 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: A question about Coat of Plates
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4192
A question about Coat of Plates
I'm familiar with some samples of coats of plates namely the wisby coat of plates pattern but I'm curious to know if the follow pictures from films have any reference to historic groundings for coats of plates http://goodfilmguide.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Ironclad-02.jpg http://www.liveforfi...
- Thu May 31, 2012 10:12 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: what can i use insted of silk ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4635
Re: what can i use insted of silk ?
What colours are you looking for Brian
Also do you want naturally dyed colour of synthetically dyed if you go for the naturally dyed you'll get colour fade no matter what colours you choose.
In choice of fabric you could opt for linen over silk
Also do you want naturally dyed colour of synthetically dyed if you go for the naturally dyed you'll get colour fade no matter what colours you choose.
In choice of fabric you could opt for linen over silk
- Mon May 21, 2012 3:13 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Livery Collars
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2849
Re: Livery Collars
I've been thinking about this too and have uncovered several different "levels" of workmanship from the highest levels where the collar is made from rare metals like gold and silver, would these have been worn by lords and nobles who wished to wear their personal liveries in battle (Showing their su...
- Mon May 14, 2012 4:52 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Livery Collars
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2849
Re: Livery Collars
A quick internet search turned up this not the most reliable source but ho http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livery_collar And I found these images on the same google search http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&pq=livery+collars&cp=18&gs_id=7&xhr=t&q=Livery+Collars+8+8&safe=off&biw=1366&bih=677&bav=on.2,...
- Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:40 am
- Forum: 410-1100
- Topic: Helm of Awe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3622
Re: Helm of Awe
Nope its belfast
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:27 pm
- Forum: 410-1100
- Topic: Helm of Awe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3622
Helm of Awe
Hello
A family member is studying Viking Studies at Uni and as a gift his mother would like to buy him a Helm of Awe pendant made from gold
Can any one help by suggesting someone who could make this?
A family member is studying Viking Studies at Uni and as a gift his mother would like to buy him a Helm of Awe pendant made from gold
Can any one help by suggesting someone who could make this?
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 3:45 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Caldicot 2010 pictures
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8520
Re: Caldicot 2010 pictures
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- Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:02 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Caldicot 2010 pictures
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8520
Re: Caldicot 2010 pictures
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- Fri Aug 06, 2010 2:19 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Live Target
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5642
Re: Live Target
They look really impressive
made me take a second look as I thought they were sharps sticking into you not just well times photos (not a criticism
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made me take a second look as I thought they were sharps sticking into you not just well times photos (not a criticism

Re: Buckles?
Tis quite ok I've managed to escape Dudley and retreated to the northern territories, though that hasn't helped with finding a buckle yet...
Re: Buckles?
Anyone else?
Re: Buckles?
Thanks Chris
I'll give two J's a try see if they still do, I've seen their baldrics but want to have a go myself

I'll give two J's a try see if they still do, I've seen their baldrics but want to have a go myself

Buckles?
Hello all
I'm putting together a set of pirate kit an I'm looking for some buckles for a sword belt can someone point me in the right direction please
Cheers
I'm putting together a set of pirate kit an I'm looking for some buckles for a sword belt can someone point me in the right direction please
Cheers
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:05 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Where do you get your Polearms?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2401
Where do you get your Polearms?
Where/Who do people get their polearms from?
I'm looking to get a new polearm for the coming season and I'm trying to find someone to make/buy a pole arm from is proving interesting...
Any help greatly appreciated
I'm looking to get a new polearm for the coming season and I'm trying to find someone to make/buy a pole arm from is proving interesting...
Any help greatly appreciated
- Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:52 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: Who was at Tewkesbury
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4882
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:34 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Towton 2009
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2523
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:11 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Fed practice at Blore Heath March 2009
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2035
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:27 am
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: 18th century Shoe suppliers?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2361
- Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:56 pm
- Forum: Book, Film, TV & Music Reviews
- Topic: Faintheart
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1957
At little bit of both It's supposed to be a romantic comedy that revolves heavily round a vike re-enactor losing his family and going on some quest to win them back. Could be good could be bad All I know is they filmed some of it in the pub I work at. fortunately I was not working so the extra reinf...
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:16 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Cannock Chase
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4722
- Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:21 pm
- Forum: 1715-1810
- Topic: C18th sword repro
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3716
- Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:05 pm
- Forum: 1715-1810
- Topic: Dutch Redcoats?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3303
- Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:27 pm
- Forum: 1715-1810
- Topic: C18th sword repro
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3716
- Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:43 am
- Forum: 1715-1810
- Topic: Pictures of Lace Wars at Cliveden.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5458
- Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:18 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: WOTR Alleigences.
- Replies: 76
- Views: 15208
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:30 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Kelmarsh 2007
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6871