Membership - What else
can I do?
Membership - What else
can I do? 
Maritime MattersThe society owns and operates five full-scale ships, the only society of our kind in the world to do so. One is a good thirty two foot long replica of the Krampmakken Boat, another a twenty foot copy of the Gokstad Faering. Both are capable of being rigged for sail and the Faering is frequently used in this way. We also own three GRP hulls, each forty-seven feet long. Originally commissioned by the Jorvik Viking Centre as replicas of the Skuldelev Wreck Three, these vessels have now belonged to Regia Anglorum for nearly five years. These too are propelled by oar and sail alone and we keep one in a state in which it can readily be moved from place to place. We frequently use these ships for film and events work and Rutland Water - the largest man-made body of water in England - is a frequent location.
The society owns and operates five full-scale ships, the only society of our kind in the world to do so. One is a good replica of the Krampmakken Boat, another a copy of the Gokstad Faering. Both are capable of being rigged for sail and the Faering is frequently used in this way. We also own three GRP (glass reinforced plastic) hulls, each over forty feet long. Originally commissioned by the Jorvik Viking Centre as replicas of the Skuldelev Wreck Three, these vessels have belonged to Regia Anglorum for nearly five years now. These too are propelled by oar and sail alone and one is currently in commission with our Shrewsbury group where our members frequently use it for river expeditions, exploring the upper reaches of the Severn River. We frequently use these ships for film and events work.These are sometimes used at shows with a coastal, lake or river setting. Mostly, however, they are used for filmwork. They give the society's members the chance to learn how to sail and row a 1,000 year-old type of ship, and you never know what they may be required for next, or where!
If you wish to be involved with the ships, or just require more information, then please contact the National Maritime Officer.
Riding was a skill common to the nobility of Regia's period - whether you are just out hunting or hawking; resting your legs on campaign or charging up the ridge of Senlac. The sheer height advantage gained when you are mounted makes the average Saxon Lord or Norman Knight a commanding presence over the battlefield.
The Bayeux Tapestry is full of images of men on horseback hunting, or riding down the Englisc shield wall. Byrthnoth himself at the Battle of Maldon rode about his men encouraging them before he dismounted and joined his men in the shieldwall.
Many of our people can ride, and some own their own horses. We are always looking for experienced riders to add to the team. All tack and equipment is re-created to the same high standards as all our other artifacts, including a period saddle.
When the client requests it we put on an an arena presentation that traces the rise of the knight from the post-Roman cavalryman to the Anglo-Norman knight at the time of Richard the Lionheart - and often its riders that are needed for filmwork.
Religion was a
major element in everyday life. Most of Europe was Christian by this time, with only a few pagan die
hards left in Scandinavia. It is difficult to explain in a few words how important and influential the Church was to the
culture and belief of the population as a whole. Much of our evidence for everyday life is taken from the various
manuscripts and illustrations originally created by monks and other churchmen. Regia has all sorts of people interested
in this aspect of life, and for all sorts of reasons. At events, we have a number of women that portray a group of nuns
who sing in Latin and other people who take the roles of monks or other male clergy. From time to time, we might have a
wedding ceremony in a church local to an event and our biggest ecclesiastical adventure yet is a full scale coronation
in York Minster!
If you would like to take part, or would just like to know more about what goes on, please contact the Ecclesiastical Officer.
We
as a society have taken the bold step to build ourselves our own village. So
if you've wanted to have a manor of your own in the country - or more importantly
be part of constructing one of the biggest early-medieval buildings and settlements
in the society. Follow me to Wychurst to find out
more; or return to the membership menu.
For the very best in early medieval re-creation, you need look no further than Regia Anglorum.
For more information about our wide range of re-creative and recreational activities, your local group contact etc; please send an SAE to: J. Kim Siddorn
9, Durleigh Close
Headley Park
Bristol
BS13 7NQ. or e-mail our membership officer on membership@regia.orgIf you do not get a response in time then feel free to the webmaster a line at webmaster@regia.org in case your email/letter has got lost.