Who founded The Vikings reenactment group and when was it established?
Peter Seymour and Alan Jeffery established the Norse Film and Pageant Society in 1971. They created this group as an extension to their existing Central Focus WWII film club.
Questions about The Vikings (reenactment group)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many members does The Vikings reenactment society currently have across different regions?
The society now counts over 1,500 members across Britain, Europe, and North America. Local groups typically number between five and fifty members depending on the region.
What educational resources does The Vikings provide for UK schools studying Invaders and Settlers topics?
Local groups offer school visits by experienced personnel wearing full period dress and equipment throughout many UK regions. The society provides resources including a teacher's resource book specifically designed for KS2 classrooms.
Which historical period does The Vikings focus on during its events and living history displays?
The society concentrates mainly on the 10th Century while allowing events to cover the wider period from 790 to 1066. Appropriate modifications to dress and equipment are made to reflect specific timeframes within this range.
When did The Vikings begin organizing the Battle of Hastings reenactment events annually?
Since 1995, The Vikings has served as the primary organizer for combat and living history portions of the Battle of Hastings reenactment events. A Goliath publication from the 1st of October 2006 described the re-enactment as coordinated by The Vikings re-enactment society.