Living History
The Thegns of Mercia deliver high quality, educational and engaging living history experiences tailored to your event, from providing a few Anglo Saxon warriors from the 5th to 11th century to encampments, craft demonstrations and even a mock grave excavation. Our services are audience and age-group targeted, with further ability to represent individual centuries or present a broader picture, according to client needs.
With a strong emphasis on encouraging engagement and learning, the Thegns of Mercia work to a consistently high standard with respect to authenticity, intellectual honesty, and ensuring all displays and demonstrations are underpinned by a strong evidence base.
Regular clients include the UK's premier Anglo-Saxon heritage site Sutton Hoo (National Trust), with other past clients including Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Staffordshire County Council, Bishops Wood Centre, West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (alongside the world-famous Staffordshire Hoard exhibition).
Our displays and demonstrations frequently include;
If you are interested in booking the Thegns of Mercia for an event, or other services, please contact our event coordinator via the contact form (click here).
With a strong emphasis on encouraging engagement and learning, the Thegns of Mercia work to a consistently high standard with respect to authenticity, intellectual honesty, and ensuring all displays and demonstrations are underpinned by a strong evidence base.
Regular clients include the UK's premier Anglo-Saxon heritage site Sutton Hoo (National Trust), with other past clients including Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Staffordshire County Council, Bishops Wood Centre, West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (alongside the world-famous Staffordshire Hoard exhibition).
Our displays and demonstrations frequently include;
- Display of one of the largest collections of Staffordshire Hoard Replicas assembled, all presented in context
- Reconstructed Anglo Saxon and 'Viking' arms and armour, including one of the only full reproductions of the Benty Grange Helmet.
- Arts, crafts, and writing from the 5th-11th centuries
- Anglo-Saxon and 'Viking' music and verse demonstrations using reconstructed instruments, and including live performances of 'Beowulf'.
- Living history, from fire-lighting and cooking to the making of tools and textiles
- Excavation display of a simulated early Anglo Saxon grave, and hands-on excavation activity, allowing illustration of the process from archaeological interpretation through to reconstruction
- Programmes tailored to target specific age groups and backgrounds
- Up to £5 Million Public Liability Insurance
- Diverse members from a wide range of backgrounds, each with extensive knowledge pertaining to their specialism.
If you are interested in booking the Thegns of Mercia for an event, or other services, please contact our event coordinator via the contact form (click here).
