The Reenactors Ramble

In this episode we discuss how fatigue can affect your passion for the hobby and whether you continue in it all! The different types of fatigue, where this comes from and how to overcome it. Supporting your friends in the hobby, and those that give it everything.

In this episode, we discuss a question posed by one of our listeners regarding portraying nations other than that of your home nation. What are the  triggers and motivations, what do your family think? What do we think about other nations reenacting our own country? Should you always reenact your home country?

We chat to UK Reenactor Scott Allen on the eve of the 77th anniversary of Operation Overlord, D-Day. Since it remains almost impossible for many reenactors to make the annual pilgrimage, we discuss the importance of D-Day in reenacting.

Andy and Richy select and discuss their favourite Reenactment images taken throughout their time in the hobby, recalling special images of displays, events and special moments that bring back particular memories.

In episode 42 we discuss the fundamentals of a good (public) event for reenactors. What is it for you? Have a listen and let us know! 

Richy catches up with Andrew Panton, manager of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre to learn all about the legendary Just Jane, dispelling the myths and providing an update on its path to becoming air-worthy once again. Ghost stories of East Kirkby, the story of Christopher Panton, how the centre feel about Reenactors and much, much more. 

In a rather deep episode, we get into the importance of wider research. We look deeper into the meaning of the hobby for ourselves, and how our outlook on research and education in the hobby has developed over the last few years.

IN this episode we have a good old waffle about our week, new kit purchases, tailoring dress uniforms and much more! 

We discuss the hot topics of age, weight, vehicles and whether people just care enough in the same way we do about the hobby? Do the above things matter? Find out! 

We provide a guide and the low down to the Great British Beer tents that populate public events up and down the country. Join us on our journey through a typical evening in the beer tent, the ups, the downs, the funny experiences and why we miss them so much.