Mercia: Early Medieval Re-enactment
Living History
Mercia is not just about the violence and bloodshed of combat and the arena presentation. Mercia lives the history of the period. We have a large Living History Exhibit at most shows and here you can live the life. It is an area where the warriors relax; but also where the craftsmen and craftswomen show off their skills.
The range of experiences which are available to members at our events are considerable and include military displays, civilian crafts, a chance to play on one of the societies full-scale ships or to become involved with our equestrian and ecclesiastical displays. Unique to Regia Anglorum is the Wychurst Project, the building of a 10th-century Anglo-Saxon settlement in Kent. The land is owned freehold by Regia and once a month members journey down to work on the hall and the buildings which surround it.
