My my, time flys, the web site was one year old yesterday and a third year for the group. I am sure 2009 will bring more exciting events and adventures for everyone and we do wish all our members, visitors, organisers, friends, family and fellow re-e...
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The Freemen of Gwent are a medieval re-enactment group primarily based in South Wales, although we have members located far and wide across the country. We look, in the first, to portray the periods in history encompassed by the reigns of Edward I., II. and III., with especial reference to the presence of their lords within Wales and the Marches. But the group also has an avid interest in the 100 Years War with a specific focus on the battle of Agincourt. Latest newsChepstow GuardWell it has been a very exciting year for the Freemen and the outlook for 2009 indicates another very busy time ahead. We will be updating the event calendar shortly with the bookings we have to date, but if you are thinking about booking us, you rea... Top [ Read all ]
The Shankly ShowBack by popular demand, theatre production, The Shankly Show opened at the Royal Court Liverpool on October 3rd for a two week run. The show is about the life of the famous and well loved Liverpool FC's Bill Shankly and his famous refrence to his Red... Top [ Read all ]
VegetablesWe need a bigger pot Mistress Pat, have you seen the size of that pumpkin! It was pottage heaven this weekend (28/29th Sept) at the Malvern Autumn Show. Along with the levy and the sons of the dragon we invaded the main arena and set up camp. After s... Top [ Read all ]
Chepstow Pizza!I think that Chepstow Castle is fast becoming a regular and favourite haunt for the Freemen, we returned again this weekend gone (13/14th Sept) for two more days of medieval mayhem. Unfortunately, Sir Gerard had sustained a rather nasty finger injury... Top [ Read all ]
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Son's of the Dragon re-enactment group - Ye Longbow, Medieval Life and 100 Year War
A 15th Century medieval re-enactment society based along the welsh borders who specialise in archery and living history.
Chepstow Castle is set high upon cliffs above the River Wye, where it guarded the main river crossing from Southern England into Wales. It was one of the first stone castles in the country, built within a few years of the Battle of Hastings (1066), for William fitz Osbern, who had been made Earl of Hereford by William the Conqueror. The castle was further developed during the first half of the 13th century by the Marshall family, and then later that century by Roger Bigod III, with more modifications made during the Tudor period. During the Civil War (1642-48) it was twice besieged and fell to Parliamentary cannon. After the war, the defences of the castle were reinforced and remodelled for the use of cannon and muskets. The castle was used as military barracks and as a detention centre for political prisoners, most notably housing Henry Marten who spent 20 years in captivity in the tower that now bears his name. The castle finally fell into disuse after 1690 when the remaining troops from the garrison were withdrawn.