Useful links

Good research sites

Bodleian Library - manuscript collection
British Library - manuscript collection
Web Gallery of Art - huge collection of images

Traders we buy from

Get dressed for battle - armour and weapon supplies
Gemmeus - historical and contemporary jeweler
Tod's Stuff - hand crafted traditional items at realistic prices (the best knives anywhere)
Matuls - something for everyone
Henry Bertrand - gorgeous expensive silks
SPES Medieval Market - clothing
Debbie Lough - clothing
Izabela Pitcher - clothing
Kitty Hats - hats
Jane's Wardrobe - clothing
Historic Enterprises - clothing, lanterns
Herts Fabrics - fabrics, braids and ribbons
Bernie the Bolt - fabrics
Lionheart Replicas - buttons, badges, pewter plates and spoons
Phil Fraser - badges, leather belts, bags, purses
Ana’s Shoes - shoes
Andy Burke - shoes
NP Historical Shoes - shoes
Kevin Garlick - shoes
Roo the Leather Carver - leather belts, bags, purses
Crossman Crafts - leather belts, bags, purses, tools and accessories
Period Glasses - glasses
Jim the Pot - mugs and other pottery
Merchant Venturers, Forest Glass and Bohemia Beauty - glassware
Douggie the Wood - wooden plates and spoons, furniture
Armour Class and Heron Armoury - swords
Kovex Ars - swords and armour
White Rose Armoury - armour
Lancaster Armourie - armour
Dressed to Kill - armour
Englyshe Plate Armourie - armour
Greenleaf Workshop - armour
Armour Services Historical - armour
Cap-a-Pie - maille
Ryall Armouries - armour
A Piece of History, Fairbow and Richard Head Longbows - archery supplies
Hector Cole - arrowheads
Gothic Green Oak and History in the Making - furniture
House of de Clifford - furs
Mulberry Dyer - tools, threads, yarns and dyes
Sally Pointer - crafts and accessories
Two J's - crafts and accessories
Phil Bleazey, The Early Music Shop and Busy Mole Music - musical instruments
Red Dog Forge, Steve Dunsford, Anvil Art and Wieland Forge - cooking pots and pans, and other ironwork
Sweetness and Light and Candles for All Ages - lighting
Pan's Pantry - bound books, incense
Martin's Jerked Meat - authentic meaty snacks
Traditional Materials and The Identity Store - for all your DIY kit-making projects
Wise Woman - herbs, spices and authentic sweeties
Black Letter - calligraphy and illuminations
Dave the Moneyer aka Grunal Moneta - coinage

Groups and institutions

Events

English Heritage Festival of Living History at Kelmarsh Hall
Griffin Historical - events management