This week’s session mixed hands-on craft and history: leatherwork, maille making, sharing illustrations, and chatting about how reenactment balances evidence and interpretation. We welcomed new faces, played hnefatafl, and talked medieval chess, learning through skills, play, and community

Norman battle orders. British response. 12th century... Probably.

From smithing and leatherwork to embroidery, maille, fletching and manuscript art, Historia Normannis keeps medieval skills alive.
Want to see it all in person?
Join us 13 Dec, 1pm at Storyhouse Chester for our craft show & tell! Free and family friendly.

Join us for our Social & Craft meetup!
📅 Sat 13 Dec, from 1pm
📍 Storyhouse Chester
Open craft & show-and-tell session with medieval skills, kit, and crafts.
Great for newcomers & the public.
Free, family friendly, everyone welcome!

0ur combat training currently takes place at Alexandra Park, weather permitting. We are actively looking for indoor venues and are setting up a more structured training schedule. Beginners are very welcome; all training is safe, supervised, and adapted for different experience levels.

Craft & Social Sessions We meet regularly for craft and social sessions, usually on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at Storyhouse, Chester.
Making 12th-century clothing Leatherwork Fletching Scribing / manuscript-style work Research chats & evidence discussions General medieval nerdery

You don’t need any experience in re-enactment, crafting, or history to come along. If you're interested in 12th-century life, combat, making things, or just meeting friendly people with similar interests, you’re very welcome to join us.
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We are the North Marches & Chester branch of Historia Normannis, a nationwide medieval re-enactment society.

Historia Normannis focuses on the 12th-century, bringing the period to life through living history, combat, crafts, and research.
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Crafts and socials schedule at the Storyhouse Chester from 1pm #reenactment #12thcentury #crafts