WRYNGWYRM
(Pronounced Ringworm)
Are the Bedfordshire branch of the Vikings
Founded in 1971, theVikings are the oldest and largest re-enactment society in the UK with over 850 members throughout Britain and others in Europe and North America. Our aim is to provide an entertaining, accurate and educational portrayal of the Viking, Saxon and Norman periods of history.We have an equal emphasis on demonstrating both the daily life and the more warlike aspects of this most turbulent time in our history.
Do you have or would you like to learn a skill of the period? Weaving, leather work, amourer, storytelling, cooking and more, the society has a very supportive living history network.
Whether you want to be a warrior standing in a shield wall in chain mail brandishing a sword or to pick off your enemies from a distance with a traditional English long bow, full instruction and safety training will be provided.
Full membership of Wryngwyrm is open to anyone over the age of 18. Children under 18 years of age may become junior members, but due to our safety regulations are not allowed to participate in combat displays.
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