A living history group that brings the past to you

The Militias of Anglia is a 17th Century reenactment group dedicated to creating historical experiences that engage, educate, entertain, empower and enrich.

We work with schools, museums, event/festival organisers and other organisations all over the East Anglia Region UK. Please get in touch to enquire.

Reenactment services

If you’re looking for an authentic reenactment experience for your museum exhibition, your festival or anything in between, the Militias of Anglia can provide it for you.

Reenactments

Educational services

There’s nothing quite like an immersive reenactment experience to make history come alive for your students. Wherever you’re based in the UK, we can bring that experience to you.

Education

Entertainment

As part of our reenactment experiences, we put on a range of contemporary crafts, including axe throwing, butter churning, rush weaving and printing.

Entertainment

About The Militias of Anglia

“It’s dark times: an era where suspicion walks and where a pointed finger can lead to the death of an innocent. A time when a home can be overrun by soldiers. When a father or son could be dragged off to fight at any moment, often for a cause they have no say in.

The witchfinder general roams the lands. As do the ‘lost soldiers’: blood-listed criminals and diseased deserters. Pray that their wanderings do not lead them to your door. Welcome to the 17th century.”

The Militias of Anglia was founded back in 2019. We’re an association of 17th-century reenactors and tour nationwide. We can set up an ‘encampment’ at client sites, incorporating up to 10 tents with each one showcasing a particular contemporary skill or craft, from ink and butter making to rush weaving and blacksmithing. It’s a truly immersive experience and all applicable health and safety practices are in place. COVID-19 measures can also be applied if required. If you’d like a tailored programme that meets your specific requirements, we can adapt the activities as needed.

Practically any British historical period.

Though we specialise in 17th-century reenactments, we can put on events for other time periods as well. Many of our team hold Master’s and degree-level qualifications in their chosen fields and some are former British Museum curators. It means we’re in a position to put on a range of events, from Roman and Saxon reenactments to Napoleonic and World War I events.