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Historical Lives Offer.

The periods which we can accurately portray are Ancient Greece, The Roman Army in Britain from 1 BCE to 5 CE, the Saxons, Vikings, and Knights of the 12/13 CE.

Presentations/Talks – All Periods - Can be run by one person.

Presentations and talks. For all the periods above we present well informed, researched talks about the equipment shown, settlement in Britain, and general life in those times. We can demonstrate arms, armour, and other period equipment. This could be done in any weather from either a historical tent or a room on the premises. This can include handling artefacts by members of the public.

Public Participation:

Roman - Our offer includes a choice of two of the activities below, run by a team of two. If all three are required a team of three is needed. Can include timetabled talks as per above/talks as an alternative to chariot racing in inclement weather.

Roman military drill. Commands in Latin and using the same drills as Roman re-enactment groups. It is for children from 3 years old with parents' help. Up to 50 children can participate at a time and it is done in all weather conditions. This needs two persons to run smoothly, with a tent needed for storage.
Gladiator combat for children and families. The Flavian Amphitheatre: The pupils fight to the ‘death’ (with foam weapons) for the amusement of the crowd. This is a 45-minute interactive historical show. Afterwards the families can return to the tent where a smaller arena can be set up for family battles. Two persons and tent needed.
Chariot racing. Weather dependent. In pairs, family members can pull along our safe chariots in a classic Red V Blue battle. Two persons and tent needed.

Saxons / Viking - Our offer includes both activities below, run by a team of two. Can also include timetabled talks as per above.

Shield drill. This is for members of the public to try the experience of marching in a shield wall, forming a Boar's Snout and defending themselves against safe missile weapons, around thirty children at a time. Two persons and a tent needed.
Handling session.

Medieval - Our offer includes a choice of two of the activities below, run by a team of two. If all three are required a team of three is needed.

Medieval Tilt. Children can train at a tilt to hone their knightly skills.
Medieval arming tent. A tent in which members of the public can try on armour and handle blunted weapons.
Medieval Crossbow range. This is set up in a tent .

Fees

Fees depend on distance from Birmingham and are per 2-day weekend, though longer periods can be discussed.

For one person and no tent the fee is £360 within 70 miles of Birmingham or £460 for further away.
For two people using a tent it is £530 within 70 miles or £750 for further away.
For three people using a tent it is £750 within 70 miles or £1050 for further away.