The Society provides a rich menu of talks and lectures, together with visits, a Day School and a school outreach programme. We work alongside our friends, the Evesham Battle Team and the House of the Twin-Tailed Lion re-enactment group to participate in our annual Medieval Festival and Battle Re-enactment, Medieval Market and Banquet and pre-Christmas Artisan Market. We also engage in activities in support of the Battlefields Trust and provide the Trusts County Representative.
Today visitors can explore Montgomery's history and heritage, visit the old Bell Museum and climb the ruined battlements of Montgomery Castle. We will have an opportunity to examine the very latest findings from the archaeological studies taking place at Montgomery...
The founding story of the Abbey of St Mary and St Ecgwine (Evesham Abbey) centres on a personal appearance by the Virgin Mary. The Abbey's continuing prosperity had much to do with the popularity of the cult of the Virgin...
FREE TO ENTER (suggested donation £2 each)Come and enjoy a spectacular weekend of medieval action and education in the heart of Evesham and next to the Avon, a riverside Market Town on the edge of the Cotswolds with a big...
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: Friday when Jousts and Tournaments will be held. Days...
Evesham's first Wargames Convention 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...
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...
King Henry V and Agincourt - was Agincourt England's finest 3 hours? Complete with armour, maille and weapons of the period! "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers ..." Come to hear about the greatest battle of England's most famous warrior King! A...
This is the Simon de Montfort 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.
Carmel Langridge, the Chair of Evesham's Historical Society, will be sharing her vast knowledge of Evesham from the earliest times -she will explain where Evesham's name was derived from and how a miracle meant that a massive abbey was built...
This is the Society's Christmas get together at a popular hostelry or retreat. Good food, drink and company to start the seasonal festivities. Location: To be Advised Free parking adjacent Accessible for those with a disability
The Battle of Shrewsbury was waged between an army led by the Lancastrian King Henry IV and a rebel army led by Henry "Harry Hotspur" Percy from Northumberland. The battle, the first in which English archers fought each other on...
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...
When a medieval army marched in hostile territory, they fortified their camps where they stayed overnight. At this event, Will Parry, of the House of the Twin Tailed Lion, will transport us into those times.
Evesham's annual medieval market will boast fascinating and unique stalls, live entertainment, re-enactment and food and drink. The Society stall is usually based in St Lawrence's Church. It is a two day event starting at 10 am on Saturday 17 May...
A Zoom only meeting featuring an examination of the contrast between life in the medieval hall and the chivalry ideal of life. Most of the Society's lectures are in person but because of the likely inclement weather at this time of...
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.