Groups

-North America-

Vikings NA- Umbrella for all North American branches of The Vikings.

Gefordian Strandi- Umbrella for all North American Regia Anglorum groups.

V.A.S.F- Viking Age Steel Fighters is a group dedicated to encouraging the growth of Viking Age Reenactment in North America.

N.A.D.A.R.A- Confederation of North American Viking/Saxon/Norman groups.

-In Canada-

Wynmerestow- Canadian branch of Regia Anglorum, based in Ontario.

TorVik- Canadian branch of The Vikings, based in Ontario.

Sons of Fenrir- Early Eleventh Century Viking re-enactment, based in Calgary. This is the group we most often collaborate with.

Yellowknife Medieval Society- General medieval recreation group in Yellowknife, NWT. We have a lot of cross-membership with these guys!

Norse Culture Recreation Group- 8th to 11th century Viking Age, based in Vancouver.

Dark Ages Re-creation Company- 800-1000 Viking based in Ontario.

Deux Aie- The Sons of Fenrir guys, portraying Hastings-era Normans on the side.

Scallagrims- Portraying Scandinavian and Russian culture 800-1200, based in Ontario.

-In the United States-

Midgard- Great 11th century group in Maryland.

Conroi FitzOsbern- Portraying William FitzOsbern's household troops.

The Longship Co.- One of the greatest Living History opportunities in North America: functional Viking Age vessels.

-Overseas-

The Vikings- UK society expanding into North America. Another group that has helped us get going.

Regia Anglorum- Another UK society expanding into the US and Canada.

New Varangian Guard- Name says it all. Based in Australia, with interest but no groups in North America.

-Resources-

Egfroth's Home Page- Excellent collection of articles from an Australian reenactor.

The Bayeux Tapestry- Fantastic page for viewing the Bayeux Tapestry in it's entirety.

Regia Anglorum Articles- Large collection of material and social culture essays from one of the UK's best groups.

De Re Militari- The Society for Medieval Military History. Amazing collection of modern articles and primary sources.

The Norman Heritage, X to XII centuries- History of the Normans, at home as well as in England and Italy.

10th and 11th Century Clothing in England- A selection of English manscript images, chosen for clear portrayal of the clothing worn.

-Merchants-

Chokecherry Forge- Excellent blacksmith. Axes, knives, spears, javelins. Domed and conical shield bosses hot-raised from iron.

Fettered Cock Pewters- Primarily High Middle Ages, but some Viking & Anglo Saxon items to choose from.

Gaukler Medieval Wares- Jewelry and castings spanning the middle ages- some nice VIking Age/early Medieval stuff.

Guillaume Côté- Very nice spangenhelms. The shield bosses look alright, perhaps a bit shallow.

Hoseki Leather- Turnshoes, belt blanks, leather gauntlets, conical shield bosses, assorted leatherwork.

Kalupe Jewelry LTD- Very nice jewelry, belt fittings, brooches etc. 6th to 21st century pieces, with a focus on Latvian & greater Baltic themes. Excellent custom work available.

The Ring Lord- Mild steel rings for butted maille in various sizes, $3-$8 per pound.

Silverthorne Armoury- Spangenhelms and one-piece Norman helms, assorted other armour.

The Wareham Forge- Blacksmith catering especially to reenactors. Camp goods, arms, cast jewelry & coins, etc.


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