Historical Re-enactment Traders

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Re-enactment traders beginning with A

Adam Blockley

Bespoke ironwork, blacksmith and armourer.

Curtain rails, Fireside tools Boot scrapers, Gates, Railings, Chestnut pans, etc,etc

Armour, Helmets, Back and Breastplates, Gorgets, Polearms, etc,etc

See Adam's Facebook page here

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Aelgyfu Searocraft

Hand made Dark Age giftware:
Jewellery, wooden board games, engraved glassware.

Steampunk artifacts:
Fantastic steampunk jewellery and other items.

The Aelgyfu Searocraft web site is under construction at the moment, so please contact them by email, aelfgyfu@kami.demon.co.uk

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A. Eric Moulder

Maker of fine renaissance woodwind instruments.

Eric is an internationally renowned maker and researcher in the field of historic woodwind instruments from the Renaissance period. Eric plays curtal, bagpipes, recorder, shawm, rauschpfeife and crumhorn.

Contact Eric via email at
eric@renaissancewoodwinds.co.uk

See pictures of instuments here

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Alison and Hugh's Handmade Things

We use wood, wool, leather, metal, fabric and stone to create our stock. Generally, Alison makes things out of wool, leather and fabric, while Hugh makes things in wood, metal and stone, but both of us can work in most materials.

Leather Cases ("Waxberry" wax tablet cases, i-pouches, Belt-pouches, Needle Cases, Penners / Spectacle Cases)
Historic Knitwear (Gunnister purse, Monmouth / Arming Caps, Dava Bonnets, Gunnister Stockings, hetland Lace Shawls and Scarves)
Contemporary Knitwear (Lacy handwarmers, Lacy Hats, Ribbed hats and handwarmers, Shetland Lace Shawls and Scarves, Socks and Socky-slippers, Fulled Handbags)
Hand-spun Things
Weaving (Spindles, Yarn Winders (Niddy-noddies), Ball-winders / Nostepinnes, Fibre, Yarns)
Woodworking (Tables, Baskets, Peg rails, Tent Pegs)

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Anatellaleather

All our leathers are hand-crafted using traditional methods passed down through seven unbroken generations. It is a process that doesn't readily lend itself to automation, as each skin is individual and has to be treated with idividual respect. Every skin will be handled more than twenty times(each time a different operation).The process cannot be rushed and will take more than four weeks from start to finish. The end result is, of course, worth the effort, like a fine wine or a malt whisky.

Annatella leather supply scottish deer skins, raw hides, vegetable tanned skins and much more. All produced at the Barrhead tannery.

Contact Anna by email at annatellaleather@gmail.com
Tel: 07702812787
07570609938
01865881163

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Ancient Battle Craft

A one stop shop for all things historical for re-enactors, collectors, museums, theatre and film

Weapons - Swords, Daggers, Slings & Bows
Armour Full harness, Helms & Bucklers
Clothing Padding, Soft Kit, Cloaks
Shoes & Boots
Jewellery Silver & Bronze
Tents and camping
Cards & Miscellaneous

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Andy Burke Historical Shoes

A shoemaker specialising in footwear for use in re-enactment, theatre, historical display, live roll play and what ever else you can think of!

Andy will attend events as a historical shoemaker. He has equipment and clothing for C15th war of the roses, early and late C17th, mid C18th and Napoleonic eras.

Andy can supply shoes for periods ranging from Roman times to the present day. He also does shoe repairs and sells a selection of buckles, hob nails, and other shoe accessories.

See Andy's web site here

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Annie the Pedlar

Reproduction Tudor and Elizabethan costumes and accessories.

Annie sells the little things needed in your C16th life: aiglets and hooks, beads, buttons and braids, bags and baskets, eating vessels, toys and games, hats, coifs and ruffs.

See Annie's web site here

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Annott's Pots

Annott's Pots is a small pottery business run by myself, Nicky Young, since the 1980's. The business combines my love of History with pottery. I create high quality, individually handcrafted replica pottery, dating from 2400 B.C to the 18th century. To make the product safe for today's market I use modern techniques and glazes. Examples of my work are - black burnished pots, Roman Samian ware, Saxon and Viking pots, Majolica pots, Bellamines, puzzle jugs and pizzle pots. I supply to historic houses, museums, re-enactment societies, T.V. and films e.g. "Troy" and "The Clash of the Titans".

My speciality is producing personalised pottery items designed and created to individual requirements/specifications. I also run various workshops for schools and museums.

Nicky Young
Phone: 01268 548240
Email: annottspots@hotmail.com

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Anvil Art

Anvil Art can provide you with quality products with that personal touch, using his wide experience in restoration techniques and the manufacturing of items produced in wrought iron.

Anvil Art has been involved in the manufacturing of historical reproduction of domestic iron work.
Pots, pans, fireboxes, hooks, stands and much more.

They also produce a range of medical devices, amputation sets, barber surgeon equipment, and various other painful things.

See the web site here

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A Piece of History

Bows, arrows and other archery products
We supply historical archery equipment for historical reenactors. Check our range of bows, arrows, leather goods and archery sundries.
All our archery products are hand made and suitable for reenactment.

See their web site here

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Arbalist Armoury

I stock crossbows and at my first market that is exactly what I sold. However, as a Fletcher of some years experience I introduced arrows to my stock. Then a bowyer asked if I would like to sell his products. A potter and two other workers in wood followed. We're not finished yet. More items will follow by the end of 2009. A woodturner has joined us, so expect to see wooden cups, bowls, platters in the near future and we are looking into producing medieval style furniture BUT flatpack style in everything from peasant to Lord of the Manor.

See their web site here

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Armchair Armoury

For over fifteen years The Armchair Armoury has supplied armour to re-enactors, live role players, medieval demonstration teams, theatres, nightclubs, specialised industrial curtains and films. We can supply most types of metal armour, or the raw materials and instructions for its construction. We also tailor make armour to specific designs or patterns.

See their web site here

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Bad Ceramics

Bryan & Donna design and make a unique and often humerous range of ceramics.

See their web site here

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Badgersett- Historical

Selling a range of Viking period goods and some LARP kit.

See their Facebook page here

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The Battered Booke Shoppe

A unique collection of (replica) mediaeval books.

Our books are all hand sewn and bound replicas of mediaeval books, but they are NOT facsimiles. The bindings are fully authentic, but the book block itself is made from wood-pulp paper. Laser printing has replaced months of scribing The earliest books were written on vellum but from the 14th century onwards, paper made from rag pulp was used. Both of these are now prohibitively expensive.
There were no significant changes in bookbinding methods between the 8th and 15th centuries, so these books are made to the Living History standard for that period.

See their web site here

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Bayley Heritage Castings & Mattblack Armour

Bayley Heritage Castings, producers of historical reproduction castings in Bronze. (Buckles, strap ends, jewellery, studs and buttons)

Mattblack Armour produces historical reproduction armour. We mainly focus on the 15th century but can also produce armour from other historical periods. We make arm and leg defences, body armour, helmets and neck protection.

All Items are hand crafted by Stephen and Matthew Bayley in their workshop in the Worcestershire countryside.

See the Bayley Heritage Castingsweb site here

See the Mattblack Armour web site here

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Bernie the Bolt

Quality Cloth for Economy Cost!

We have a warehouse full of the materials and fabric you are looking for.

For sale by the yard, the metre, the bolt or the whole roll!

See his web site here

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Blackstar Clothing

Black Star make a wide range of:
Affordable role playing costumes
Steampunk costumes
Medieval clothing for men and women.

See their web site here

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Blast From The Past

Blast From the Past specialises in historical music and entertainment. We provide a range of shows, demonstrations and concerts spanning a variety of time periods and we pride ourselves on maintaining a high level of audience engagement while attempting to recreate the sights and sounds of the past in an authentic and accessible way.

See their web site here

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Bohemia Beauty

The beauty of historic glass from Bohemia [Czech republic].
Bohemia Beauty represents our family business with replicas of historic glass in Great Britain.
All glass was made accordingly to the proper way of glass processing in the past.

See their web site here

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Bowstock

Bowstock sell a wide range of leatherworking tools and supplies.

See their web site here

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Brandon Thatchers

Film & TV Services - Experienced in the creation of period, time worn sets.

Set Construction, dressing, and design services/

Brandon Thatchers also sell a range of thatched, wooden, and fibre products, suitable for several periods.

See their web site here

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Busy Mole Music

Musical instruments from Roman times onwards, including Lyres, Harps, Lutes, Mandolins, Woodwind and Percussion. We also hand-build a range of harps and lyres ourselves suitable for Living History and Museums.

See their website here.

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Caliver Books

Caliver Books has thousands of titles and other goods in stock for immediate delivery.
Their books cover all periods of history from 3000BC to the present day.

See their web site here

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Candles For All Ages

Roy and Margaret have undertaken extensive research into the history of lighting and its consequences on society. As costumed performers they can demonstrate candlemaking with an emphasis on various periods - medieval, Tudor, seventeen century, eighteenth century or Victorian. The demonstrations are accompanied by an interesting talk on lighting during that,and other periods. They have artifacts, some original, some reproductions which can be used to give "hands on" experience.

Their workshop is based on that which you would expect to find the 1805 candlemaker to use and their candles are handmade of beeswax to exacting standards.

Candles For All Ages also sell a range of modern candles and other related items.

See their web site here

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Cap-a-pie

Our most popular products are made from the extremely lightweight, yet very strong, flattened links, constructed from mild steel and supplied with either round or wedge rivet construction in a number of different ring sizes.

We also supply these with a mixture of solid links, giving a stronger, lightweight and very Authentic build. It also reduces the cost compared to fully riveted.

Unlike most suppliers of maille we also offer a complete customisation service, whether fully integrated Coif with Hauberk or Haubergeon complete with mittens, or just ventails added to the coif, a truly bespoke piece of kit.

See their web site here

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Carole Divall

Carole writes books and articles on military matters in the Napoleonic period.

Available from Amazon via the section below this.

See her web site here

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Celtic Moon Crafts

Celtic Moon Crafts supply a selection of medieval domestic equipment and polearms.

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Cezary

roman jewellery, bronze lanterns, wax tablets, knives
leather bottles, bags and pouches
willow products: baskets and backpacks
coopery: barrels , buckets , washing tubs made with wooden hoops
wooden boxes
straw hats - petasus
skins: sheeps, wild boar, deer, etc
hand woven fabrics and blankets, machine made linen

cezar@freha.pl

See his website here.

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Charlotte Raine

The aims of Charlotte Raine Corsetry are to make the finest quality garments, both in finish and materials, to create authentic silhouettes from thorough research and pattern drafting, and to create garments to make customers look and feel amazing.

See Charlotte's website here.

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Classic Costume

I make quality reproduction historical costumes in original materials, for ladies and gentlemen.
I specialise in the Regency and Victorian Periods, but come and see what I have in my Emporium as I keep adding new items, depending on the fabrics, trims and new techniques I discover.

Each design is thoroughly researched and inspired by original period illustrations or paintings. I use authentic fabrics and sewing techniques so there are quite a few pins, ties and laces involved in my gowns.

See the Classic Costume website here.

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Cloak'd and Dagger'd

Cloak'd and Dagger'd make and sell handmade cloaks and historical costume. Whether you're looking for an imaginative gift, period clothing for re-enactment or museums, or just want to add a historical twist to contemporary fashion, then we can help.

See their website here.

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Cloth Hall, The

Supplying re-enactors with authentic woolcloth for clothes and livery coats.

clothhall@talktalk.net

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Club Axe

British made easy-folding wooden products, beds, chairs, tables and more.

See their website here.
Under construction but has contact details.

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Company of Artisans

Company of Artisans are Karen Elkins and Charlie Slade.
We demonstrate medieval tile making and historic building technologies in a unique, 'hands on' and fun way for Museums, local councils and schools.
We offer contemporary arts & crafts for schools and events including
felt making, tiled wall murals, willow sculpture and paper based activities.

See the Company of Artisans' website here.

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Cooper's Choice

Cooper's Choice specializes in re-enactment clothing.
We are a company with a large number of years experience in making and mending clothes.
We are mainly focused on the Napoleonic era.

What can we offer:
For other periods, please talk to us. Leather work, custom work and repairs of all kinds are a few of the many services that Cooper's Choice has to offer.

You can find our work include the television series "The Throne", the movie "Sonny Boy" in tin figures Ommen Museum, Fort Kijkduin in Den Helder on the website Fartingbowls Mc.

See the Cooper's Choice website here (In Dutch).

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Daphne Hilsdon

Historical Costume
Affordable reproduction clothing of all types made as closely as possible to original styles.
Widely researched, and made in natural fabrics matching original cloth available at the times.
For all historical periods up to the 1940s, including the Ancient and Classical worlds and the Medieval Middle East.

Daphne also supplies Moorish Books; small booklets, cards, and worksheets on mainly historical subjects.

See Daphne's web site here

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Dave Hodges, AKA Medieval Made and Glendon Forge

If it can be made from metal, Dave can make it, and at the right price!
Including fireboxes, spits, pans, pegs, forges, anvils, tools, shot and grenados.

Dave also arranges Forge courses. Tailored to requirements, for 5 - 10 people per course.

See his web sites here and here

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Della Rebours

A wide selection of cords and braids.
Bespoke costumes and tailored uniforms from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries.

drebours@tiscali.co.uk

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Derbyshire Arms

Makers of fine period firearms for re-enactors, shooting enthusiasts, Museums, TV, Theatre companies and Collectors.

Every firearm that leaves our premises will have been hand finished except in the case of our custom made range which are totally handmade.

See their web site here

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Dilligaf

I have been in the Medieval re-enactment scene for some 15 years and have learnt much along the way.

I quickly became aware that it can be a very expensive lifestyle and having little money I found myself having to make most of my own equipment.

Over the years I have turned my hand to most things from making armour, clothes and a tent to the furniture to put in it.

Which brings me to where I am now; I now make affordable, basic campaign furniture, designed for practical use on camp or at home.

The following pictures on this site are a small representation of what I can do but I also cater for specific requirements, so please feel free to contact me if you have any custom designs.

Remember this isn't camping its campaigning!

See their web site here

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Douggie the Wood

Unique, beautiful, hand crafted items made from wood including furniture, bowls, spoons, candle holders, coasters etc. The list goes on... & if you have an idea, the chances are that we can make it! Let your imagination run wild!

See his website here.

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Dragoon Publishing

Dragoon Publishing was founded in 2005 by Rachel C Evans and consists of a young, up-and-coming team. After re-launching Skirmish Magazine, the world's leading living history and re-enactment magazine in 2006, Dragoon Publishing released the highly successful Ghost Voices Magazine in January 2009 - a market leader in the subject of ghosts and hauntings.

Our latest publication, Vintage Life Magazine, launched in early 2010, concentrates on life and style from the 1920s through to the late 1980s. Dragoon specializes in niche publications, and the team has a great contact with the general public, enabling them to see and identify market needs.

See their website here.

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Dressing History

Dressing History provide accurate historical fashion reproductions, engaging historical interpretation, reproduction accessories for sale and a series of talks. With an emphasis on quality and historical accuracy, we are able to provide a reliable resource for dress historians, re-enactors, museums and the heritage industry. We believe in the importance of dress as a tool to understand the past, both when addressing the social history of and era, and in understanding individuals, and try to convey this in our work.

See their web site here

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Ecenirion

Eceniron supplys replica Roman military products to the re-enactment community, museums and collectors.

See Eceniron's webpage here.

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Embellished

Embellished - handmade thread buttons covering the period 1630 - 1914. Each button is handmade using identical materials and techniques to those used at the time the originals were created (present day availability permitting!). Also available are small textile personal items such as misers purses, pockets, pocket books and reticules. Commissions taken.

Contact them via email at
embellished@live.co.uk

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Emily's Jams and Pickles

Emily's Jams and Pickles produce a wide range of products, made in small batches in open pans.
Emily offers over 200 varieties of jams, marmalades, chutneys, mustards, oils, dressings and vinegars, some of which are also sugar free.

See her website here.

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Era Hairpieces

I re-produce, as historically accurate as possible, hairpieces that were used mainly around the Victorian and Edwardian period. I will also be demonstrating hair weaving on sticks throughout the weekend. I am a qualified wig maker and a theatrical make up media artist. I do not just rigidly stick to the late 19thC & early 20thC and am open to producing hairpieces from any era.

See the web site here

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The Ethic Picnic Company

The Ethic Picnic Company endeavours to provide delicious cruelty free confectionary to our customers. Guaranteed 100% vegan, our homemade animal-friendly gourmet goodies make the perfect traditional treat for all. Where possible our ingredients are locally sourced and organic. The Ethic Picnic produces our amazing sweet creations without the unnecessary suffering of animals and all our products contain no added artificial sweeteners, e-numbers, colours or preservatives.

See the website here.

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Excalibur Artifacts

Mike and Thelma Smith bring history to life.
Have a Tudor person into your classroom. Handle clothes and artifacts as well as participate in Tudor games and activities. Make history fun for everyone

thelma.smith7@virgin.net

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Fairbow

James Farrar and Dave Farrar are Fairbow UK.
They make American Longbows, English Longbows, Viking Bows, Holmgaards etc etc.
Bows are made with a variety of materials and as availability changes so do the choices of woods.

See their website here. Click on the flag bottom left for English

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Farthingale

Farthingale established 1988, are a family business of costumiers, supplying to museums, re-enactors, Tv, and of course many private clients and collectors. We make costumes from all era's and all styles.

See their website here.

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Foxblade

Foxblade Trading is the trading name of Tod Booth a qualified and experienced shoemaker and leatherworker. Foxblade manufacturers hand made quality historical leatherwork and bespoke footwear to museums, TV, film, and re-enactors. In addition we supply a range of off the peg historical footwear, knives and buckles. Tod also gives presentations and displays of historic leatherwork, shoe making, as well as historical interpretation from the 15th to 18th century. Clients include: National Trust, English Heritage, Griffin Historical, The Highland Council, The National Trust for Scotland as well as many independent councils, museums and organisations around the UK.

See the Foxblade website here and the Re-enactment Shoes website here.

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