Armed swordsman in full military armour with chain mail, sword, and helmet, swordsman, sword fight, warrior, man, weapon, medieval, traditional knight, protective clothing, martial, male at Beeston Castle in Cheshire, England. Historia Normannis is a 12th century early armoured medieval reenactment group at English Heritage site.


Historia Normannis is a 12th century reenactment group, focusing primarily on the events between the reign of Henry I and King John. Historia Normannis prides itself as a society, bringing history to life in a historically accurate, engaging and exciting way. Events and educational visits allow people to engage with history – seeing, feeling and hearing first-hand aspects of the lives and deaths of 12th century people – Knights, freemen, craftsmen, ladies of the court and Barons of the realm.


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Location: Beeston, Cheshire, UK
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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