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| Bonivant Household | House Bonivant, is based on the family of Richard Bonivant who was a successful mercer (cloth merchant) in London and who owned Stone castle along with its estate of some 40 acres of land (now Bluewater in Kent) in the early part of the 15th century. On purchasing the castle Richard found that, like all the other large landowners in the area, he had to contribute a number of men to fight for the then Bishop of Rochester, John Lowe.
Richard was responsible for gathering half a knight's fee, a small force of men (perhaps as few as 15 - 20) who would be either Bill-men or archers or, more likely, a mix of both. If there were no prevailing hostilities these men were used to guard Rochester castle for four weeks a year. However as they were fighting for John Lowe it is only right that we use the bishops OWN personal heraldry as our fighting colours.
As a group we strive to recreate the military and domestic life of the wars of the roses period of the fifteenth century by using authentically recreated equipment and recipes as well as demonstrating various crafts and activities.
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| British Plate Armour Society | Covering 1250-1485. Shows ranging from small tournaments to large multi-society battles and/or encampment style static display. We allow individuals to pick their preferred period, costume and role within our range rather than concentrating on any one small period. This allows us to demonstrate a wide range of troop types, armour and weapons. Perform displays of tournament style single combat as well as skirmishes and battles. Equipment includes handguns, cannon, authentic tents, archery, crossbows.
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| Buckingham's Retinue | Buckingham's Retinue is one of the
more authentic British re-enactment groups for the period 1450-1530. The
society exists to reconstruct and re-enact late medieval, and early
Tudor life, concentrating on the period known as 'The Wars of the
Roses'
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| Company of Ordinance | whose aim is to provide a Re-Enactment and Living History group consisting of archers, crossbowmen, hand gunners, gunners craftsmen and camp followers to demonstrate the domestic and military camp life and crafts of the 15th century. This is achieved through the medium of reconstructing soldiers camps, providing narrated displays of weapons skills, the demonstration of related crafts and participating in period battles.
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| De Manney | A family based living history group portraying Sir Walter Manny and his wife Margaret Brotherton in the 14th century
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| Freemen of Gwent | The Freemen of Gwent are a medieval re-enactment group primarily based in South Wales, although we have members located far and wide across the country. We look, in the first, to portray the periods in history encompassed by the reigns of Edward I., II. and III., with especial reference to the presence of their lords within Wales and the Marches. But the group also has an avid interest in the 100 Years War with a specific focus on the battle of Agincourt.
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| Great Northwood Bowmen | A Medieval archery and re-enactment society based in London and re-enacting the 14th and 15th centuries. Members portray four members of the Plantagenet Family, Sir Edward Northwood and his retinue of Archers.
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| Knights In Battle Medieval Society | Based in Sheffield, we re-enact the early 13th century (King John's reign) and the late 15th (Wars of the Roses). We perform tournaments and living history shows, medieval murder mysteries and medieval cookery displays, and take part in battle re-enactments.
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| Livery and Maintenance | Livery and Maintenance is an umbrella organisation for a number of late 15th century historical interpretation groups - with members from across England - who depict the life of the period now known as the Wars of the Roses(1450 - 1487). Although member groups work individually, several times a year we aim to come together en masse to work together for a larger spectacle.
The diversity of the individual groups, brought together under a common goal of authentic and high-quality public displays, results in richly varied late 15th Century events.
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| Lord Burgh's Retinue 1460 - 1496 | The website of Lord Burgh's Retinue a not for profit Living History and Historical Interpretation Society based in the East Midlands
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| Medieval Combat Society | The Medieval Combat Society reenacts the foot combat tournaments of Edward III. The society provides exciting displays and shows to the public with knights in armour battling each other watched by the kings court. The Society also enjoys archery, dancing, banquets and all things medieval.
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| Neville Companye | A USA affiliate of the British Plate Armour Society based in Maine. We portray the retinue of Sir Richard Neville. Open to ages 16 and up. 
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| Paladins of Chivalry | The Paladins of Chivalry is one of the few re-enactment societies to cover the period of the mid to late fourteenth century , from the beginning of the reign of Edward III to the end of the reign of Henry V (1327 - 1422).
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| The Medieval Siege Society Ltd | We are a group of re-enactors and living history enthusiasts of all ages -we even have three generation family memberships, who have combined to re-enact the conflicts & campaign life of the high medieval period which covers the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Years War (circa 1350-1490) though currently the majority of members plump for the later end of this period. At present we form the largest medieval re-enactment group in the UK.
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| University of Birmingham Battle Re-enactment Society | A multi-period re-enactment association at the university of birmingham with sub-groups ranging from roman through to modern, including fantasy re-enactment.
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| Wars of the Roses Federation | an umbrella group comprised of approximately thirty-five mediaeval groups(each group averaging 26 members). During the season the WOTRF hosts from two to four events, the most notable being the Battle of Bosworth 1485 in August located at Bosworth Battlefield Visitors Centre near Hinckley (Leicestershire), sponsored by Leicestershire County Council and the Battle of Blore Heath 1459 in September, located at Blore Heath Farm near Loggerheads, Staffs.
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| Wolfshead Bowmen | Wolfshead Bowmen are committed to the promotion of the English Longbow the backbone of the English armies during the late medieval period and aim to show the power and effect of the longbow in battles of the day,a crossbow and ballista siege weapon are also demonstrated. Formed in 1991 Wolfshead Bowmen have performed at National Trust, English Heritage and private venues throughout the UK and are well known for television work in Ivanhoe, Time Travellers, What History Has Done For Us and Time Team, plus many more. The aim is to recreate aspects of medieval life, including an example of an encampment with tents and a controlled off the ground cooking fire, the preparation of food to authentic medieval recipes, period music, combat using various weapons and the use of horses. An integral part of the work is a one hour archery display, spiced up with lively expert commentary throughout. Talks and or demonstrations on bow making, fletching, weaving, smithery,horsemanship and weapons can further compliment performances. The group is based at Michelham Priory,near Eastbourne,East Sussex .and is non-profit making, charging only to cover costs.
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| Woodvilles | The Household of Sir Anthony Woodville
philosopher, poet, soldier, dreamer, and Renaissance man ahead of his time, Lord Scales and later Earl Rivers. The Woodvilles are a living history and battle re-enactment group covering the "Wars of the Roses" period.
Founded in Hampshire in the early nineties the group now draws members from all over the United Kingdom. The group has gone from strength to strength in recent years, becoming increasingly more 'authentic' and gaining many more members. The site is an introduction to the group, its activities and re-enactment in general. It is intended to provide information and updates to members, new starters and anyone thinking of joining a fifteenth century group.
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| Wythe Retinue | A non-profit group, providing living history for the heritage, educational and private sectors. whose historical re-enactments and educational presentations bring 15th Century domestic, military and political history to life.
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