Unfortunately, we don’t as most of us hold down full-time jobs and aren’t available on weekdays. We do highly recommend our friends at Roman Tours Ltd. Based in Chester. They provide an outstanding nationwide school visit service. Enquire by visiting www.romantoursuk.com
No. Everyone starting out in Roman re-enacting starts with little or no personal equipment. When starting out we can supply sufficient clothing and equipment to put you into the field for an event. If you decide to stay with the group, equipment can be loaned from the group at events until you are able to obtain your own clothing and equipment. A lot of the equipment, clothing and armour can be produced or sourced by existing group members and they can advise and help you to get what you want and need. Some members attain equipment very quickly, others are still collecting, it is entirely down to you and your financial commitments…we understand it is not a cheap hobby. Once you have all your own equipment, all loaned equipment will be made available for further future members wishing to join.
These days we tend not to do TV work due to members being spread across the country and work commitments. We have done TV and Film work in the past for the BBC and other film companies. We are happy to advise film companies about equipment, techniques and tactics to improve realism and accuracy for filming in the Roman period. We may be inclined to do TV/Film work again if logistically and financially feasible. Members who may want to get involved in filming would do so as an individual.
The Eighth Legion Society focuses on the living-history, displaying how the soldiers lived in camp and some of the crafts and skills that they would have possessed such as cooking, metalwork, medical, engineering surveying and others. During the military display, we can also do some combat training known as “Exerticus”, where some soldiers can display/demonstrate how the soldiers trained in combat. In the past, we have branched out into staged combat, but this comes and goes as the need for displaying this during events changes over time. If we feel that the group requires branching out into this field again then we may.
We travel all over the country to many sites to do our displays, as far south as the Isle of Wight to as far north as Inverness. Transport is helpful as often the venues we perform at aren’t the most accessible (Hadrian’s Wall, Old Sarum to name a few). Where possible we try and car share to events to reduce fuel costs and to aid members getting to locations. Final arrangements are often sorted out between the individual members.
We don’t as such, but some of our members who make costume, armour, and equipment do take commissions. Please get in touch if you have something specific in mind.
The best way to become a Roman re-enactor is to come along to an event. There are many different groups portraying all different era’s, and each group will do things slightly differently to others and will appeal to different people. This will have to be taken into consideration when you are choosing which group is right for you. If you wish to see if our group is for you, we suggest you declare your interest by contacting us by email or via our facebook page at www.facebook.com/8legion . Then you can come along to one of our events and try it for yourself.
£20 for a one-year membership – this price covers maintaining equipment and for public liability insurance costs for the year. When joining, we allow you to participate in 3 shows before we ask for payment. This is a chance for you to see if our group is right for you.
Where possible we try and practice and train for the forthcoming year, but this is largely down to availability and ease of travel and venue arrangements. Over the winter months, we also meet up for “kit making and fettling” weekends. This is also a social event but where we can make and repair equipment for the new season. In the past, we have also done courses such as blacksmith courses.
We would like anyone who has an interest in Ancient Rome to come along. We have a thriving and developing civilian section of the display which we hope will continue to expand. We also encourage members who are soldiers to research and develop aspects of living history. There is a wide range for both men and women members to do including cooking, writing, weaving, metalwork, shoemaking, dawning, jewellery making, woodwork and many more. In addition to this, we are also intending to develop a Celtic section of the group, looking at how the Celts interacted with the Romans in both civilian and military capacity. Please watch this space or contact us for further developments.
Whilst we would like to try and get as many members to an event as possible, you are not contracted to turn up at all of the events. If your availability clashes with a scheduled event that is not an issue; that’s just life. However, when signing up deals with organisers we promise to provide a minimum amount of soldiers, and our events always work better if we have more members present. Putting on a strong presence bodes well with the organisers and ensures good feedback and potential future work. All we ask is that you try to be at as many events as possible.
No. Most of our costumes belong to the individual who wears them. We do have “spare kit” for new members to use, but we don’t hire out our replica costumes due to health and safety considerations, and because they require specialist care and maintenance, and can also be seriously damaged through improper use.
Unfortunately, we don’t as most of us hold down full-time jobs and aren’t available on weekdays. We do highly recommend our friends at Roman Tours Ltd. Based in Chester. They provide an outstanding nationwide school visit service. Enquire by visiting www.romantoursuk.com
No. Everyone starting out in Roman re-enacting starts with little or no personal equipment. When starting out we can supply sufficient clothing and equipment to put you into the field for an event. If you decide to stay with the group, equipment can be loaned from the group at events until you are able to obtain your own clothing and equipment. A lot of the equipment, clothing and armour can be produced or sourced by existing group members and they can advise and help you to get what you want and need. Some members attain equipment very quickly, others are still collecting, it is entirely down to you and your financial commitments…we understand it is not a cheap hobby. Once you have all your own equipment, all loaned equipment will be made available for further future members wishing to join.
These days we tend not to do TV work due to members being spread across the country and work commitments. We have done TV and Film work in the past for the BBC and other film companies. We are happy to advise film companies about equipment, techniques and tactics to improve realism and accuracy for filming in the Roman period. We may be inclined to do TV/Film work again if logistically and financially feasible. Members who may want to get involved in filming would do so as an individual.
The Eighth Legion Society focuses on the living-history, displaying how the soldiers lived in camp and some of the crafts and skills that they would have possessed such as cooking, metalwork, medical, engineering surveying and others. During the military display, we can also do some combat training known as “Exerticus”, where some soldiers can display/demonstrate how the soldiers trained in combat. In the past, we have branched out into staged combat, but this comes and goes as the need for displaying this during events changes over time. If we feel that the group requires branching out into this field again then we may.
We travel all over the country to many sites to do our displays, as far south as the Isle of Wight to as far north as Inverness. Transport is helpful as often the venues we perform at aren’t the most accessible (Hadrian’s Wall, Old Sarum to name a few). Where possible we try and car share to events to reduce fuel costs and to aid members getting to locations. Final arrangements are often sorted out between the individual members.
We don’t as such, but some of our members who make costume, armour, and equipment do take commissions. Please get in touch if you have something specific in mind.
The best way to become a Roman re-enactor is to come along to an event. There are many different groups portraying all different era’s, and each group will do things slightly differently to others and will appeal to different people. This will have to be taken into consideration when you are choosing which group is right for you. If you wish to see if our group is for you, we suggest you declare your interest by contacting us by email or via our facebook page at www.facebook.com/8legion . Then you can come along to one of our events and try it for yourself.
£20 for a one-year membership – this price covers maintaining equipment and for public liability insurance costs for the year. When joining, we allow you to participate in 3 shows before we ask for payment. This is a chance for you to see if our group is right for you.
Where possible we try and practice and train for the forthcoming year, but this is largely down to availability and ease of travel and venue arrangements. Over the winter months, we also meet up for “kit making and fettling” weekends. This is also a social event but where we can make and repair equipment for the new season. In the past, we have also done courses such as blacksmith courses.
We would like anyone who has an interest in Ancient Rome to come along. We have a thriving and developing civilian section of the display which we hope will continue to expand. We also encourage members who are soldiers to research and develop aspects of living history. There is a wide range for both men and women members to do including cooking, writing, weaving, metalwork, shoemaking, dawning, jewellery making, woodwork and many more. In addition to this, we are also intending to develop a Celtic section of the group, looking at how the Celts interacted with the Romans in both civilian and military capacity. Please watch this space or contact us for further developments.
Whilst we would like to try and get as many members to an event as possible, you are not contracted to turn up at all of the events. If your availability clashes with a scheduled event that is not an issue; that’s just life. However, when signing up deals with organisers we promise to provide a minimum amount of soldiers, and our events always work better if we have more members present. Putting on a strong presence bodes well with the organisers and ensures good feedback and potential future work. All we ask is that you try to be at as many events as possible.
No. Most of our costumes belong to the individual who wears them. We do have “spare kit” for new members to use, but we don’t hire out our replica costumes due to health and safety considerations, and because they require specialist care and maintenance, and can also be seriously damaged through improper use.
Please get in touch to find out when and where our next session or event is being held. You can come along to your first two sessions or events without commitment to see whether you enjoy being part of the Eighth Legion Society.
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Please get in touch to find out when and where our next session or event is being held. You can come along to your first two sessions or events without commitment to see whether you enjoy being part of the Eighth Legion Society.
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Website by Snowdon Digital