Living History
Our Living History camp is brought to life by passionate historians who love recreating the past and engaging with the public!
What is Living History?
At our Living History camp, we specialize in recreating daily life from the 14th and 15th centuries. Our camp features authentic medieval tents and work areas, all meticulously arranged to reflect the period, with tools and decorations appropriate to the era. We proudly represent the House of Hungerford, a noble family from this time, and adopt this persona as part of our historical portrayal.
Within the camp, our skilled experts demonstrate how medieval people lived, worked, and created using tools, techniques, and expertise from the period. Visitors can experience the craftsmanship, daily routines, and cultural practices of medieval life firsthand.
Our Living History
As part of our Living History camp, we offer a wide range of displays and opportunities for visitors to learn and engage with the past.
Examples of our living history displays include:
The Historical Art of Willow Weaving
Discover how skilled medieval people crafted essential items from willow into products like wicker baskets, containers and sometimes art that have lasted the test of time.
Spinning Wools into Clothes
Observe the daily task of spinning, turning wool into thread, and learn how it was used to make clothing in medieval times.
Hands-On With Armour
Get a chance to see and touch real medieval weapons and armour, while learning about their use and significance in battle.
Calligraphy and Illumination
Learn about and try your hand at the beautiful, painstaking process of medieval book-making, from intricate calligraphy to illuminated decorations.
The Gruesome Life of the Barber Surgeon
Explore the grisly world of medieval medicine, where barber-surgeons performed everything from haircuts and bloodletting to amputations.
The Role of Archaeology in Decoding the Past
Learn how archaeologists piece together history by studying coins, bones, and other artifacts, revealing the stories of the people who lived centuries ago.
And many more...
Our camp is packed with hands-on demonstrations that bring the medieval world to life for visitors of all ages.