Demonstrations

Historical interpretation and demonstrations

We believe that a love of history is best awakened and engendered by active participation. With a variety of demonstrations or characters to enhance your historical fair, commemoration or event,  we cover periods from the Romans through to WW2 the format varying according to the requirements of your location.

With a keen interest in STEM subjects, particularly chemistry, mathematics and Engineering, we are happy to discuss provision of tailor made educational experiences that meet the requirement of the National Curriculum.

Please Contact us   for further details of our demonstrations and how we can enhance your event.

Demonstrations currently in our repertoire:

 Natural Dyeing (Prehistory to WW1) ; Toy soldier casting and Musket Ball Making (Georgian to WW1); Pin and Needle making (Medieval to 17th C); Sundials and how to make them (Roman to WW2); Pole Lathe Turning (Roman to 17th Century); Net making (Prehistory to Victorian); Hand made paper (Medieval to Georgian); Braiding and narrow wares (Prehistory to Victorian); Why Poppies? (WW1 – 2), WW1  or 2 in the Sky (WW1 – 2); Decoupage (Victorian – WW1) Trebuchets and Siege Engines (Medieval) RopeWalk  (Medieval – ); Make Do and Mend (WW2); Food and Rationing (WW1 – WW2); 

Medieval Pin and Needle maker
Medieval Pin and Needle maker

 

Medieval Pole lathe turning
Medieval Pole lathe turning

 

Georgian Sundials
Georgian Sundials

 

Georgian paper maker
Georgian paper maker

 

Medieval dyeing
Medieval Dyeing