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THE GREAT WAR SOCIETY
If you are interested in World War I living history, this organization is a good place to start. From their web site:
The Great War Society is a non profit making organisation based in the UK. Founded in 1984 we provide an opportunity for practical research into the uniforms, weapons, equipment, training and everyday tasks of Great War soldiers, both of the Allied, and Central powers.
Our members dress in period uniforms and equipment, learn the drill, and undertake the training and everyday activities of the time. We are a living history, rather than a battle re-enactment group.
We also exist to further the memory of the soldiers of the Great War as the last Veterans inevitably pass away and what happened between 1914 to 1918 becomes merely another dusty history lesson to the children of today. We do not look to over sentimentalise the image of the Great War soldier, but rather try to re-create the practical if somewhat naive approach to the horrors of war, in order to give the public, and our members a small taste of what it felt like to take part in the war to end wars.
Here is the link to their web site: http://www.thegreatwarsociety.com/
If you are interested in World War I living history, this organization is a good place to start. From their web site:
The Great War Society is a non profit making organisation based in the UK. Founded in 1984 we provide an opportunity for practical research into the uniforms, weapons, equipment, training and everyday tasks of Great War soldiers, both of the Allied, and Central powers.
Our members dress in period uniforms and equipment, learn the drill, and undertake the training and everyday activities of the time. We are a living history, rather than a battle re-enactment group.
We also exist to further the memory of the soldiers of the Great War as the last Veterans inevitably pass away and what happened between 1914 to 1918 becomes merely another dusty history lesson to the children of today. We do not look to over sentimentalise the image of the Great War soldier, but rather try to re-create the practical if somewhat naive approach to the horrors of war, in order to give the public, and our members a small taste of what it felt like to take part in the war to end wars.
Here is the link to their web site: http://www.thegreatwarsociety.com/