Regia Anglorum

Regia Anglorum (A term used by early writers in Latin texts, meaning Kingdoms of the English [people]), or simply Regia, is a Medieval reenactment organisation reenacting the life and times of the peoples who lived in and around the Islands of Britain from the time of Alfred the Great to Richard the Lionheart.

[1] The society has gained in popularity as a result of being featured in prominent television programmes such as Michael Wood on Beowulf, Time Team and A History of Britain.

[2] It was founded in 1986 by members formerly of The Norse Film and Pageant Society (which went on to become called the Vikings) and has a large British membership.

Regia Anglorum say that the primary purpose of the settlement is to enable the group's members to experience the lifestyle of the period in a more complete way than ever before.

A range of tented structures is erected at many Regia Anglorum events, and members demonstrate a variety of crafts and everyday activities in their historical context.

They also own and operate two 20' smallcraft, one a generic shape for European waters, the other a replica of the Gokstad Faering and that too is in constant use at events throughout the UK in the course of a year.

Reconstructed Anglo-Saxon hall from c. 1000 AD at Wychurst, Kent
Living History portrayed by Regia Anglorum members in Illinois, USA
Regia Anglorum reenact the Battle of Hastings