Annual General Meeting followed by “Siege Engines for Beginners” by David Snowden

As a registered charity we are required to hold an Annual General Meeting.  This is the formal meeting for members only, however guests are welcome to join in for the talk, which will start at about 8:15 pm.

If you enjoyed the talk on Longbow vs Crossbow, you will relish this brief look at the heavy artillery of the Middle Ages: Siege Engines and other military machinery,  from trebuchet to tumbrils, ballistae to beehives, and more.

The AGM and the talk will be delivered in person, as well as through Zoom.

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Evesham’s Other History by Carmel Langridge

Carmel Langridge, the Chair of Evesham’s Historical Society, will be sharing her vast knowledge of Evesham from the earliest times.

St Nicholas Supper

This is the Society’s Christmas get together at a popular hostelry or retreat.  Good food, drink and company to start the seasonal festivities.

October Day School: Ceremony and Splendour

This is the Society’s annual popular one-day Day School which features a number of lectures by leading academics, living history and re-enactment.  More details will be posted later.

The fee includes refreshments and lunch.

 

BaronsWar 2025 Wargames Festival – 2 and 3 August 2025

Evesham’s first Wargames Festival to help commemorate the 760th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham.  Demonstration and participation games from Ancients to the Age of Napoleon, and more, with a Bring & Buy Sale, refreshments and a chance to meet like minded friends.

This will be held at Wallace House Community Centre, Oat Street, Evesham.

This year is the 760th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham so the Wargames Festival is part of the three day Evesham’s Battle Festival on the 1 to 3 August.  Other activities include:

Day 1, Friday when Jousts and Tournaments will be held.

Days 2 and 3 will cover our award winning Medieval Festival and Battle Re-enactments.

Evesham Battle Festival – 1 to 3 August 2025

This year is the 760th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham so the normal Battle Festival will be extended to provide a range of activities over 3 days (1 – 3 August) starting with:

Day 1/Friday when jousting and tournaments will be held on Crown Meadow

Days 2 and 3 will cover our award winning Medieval Festival and Battle Re-enactments in the meadows in Evesham

In addition, there will our first War Game Festival in Evesham:  “Baron’s War 2025” in Wallace House, Oat Street, Evesham

Robin Hood (And was he at the Battle of Evesham?) by Heather Rendall

Was there a prototype outlaw for our modern Robin Hood?  If there were, was he at the Battle of Evesham?

The lecture will be delivered through Zoom and in person.