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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.

The Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 by Anthony Rich

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 English soil, reaffirmed the effectiveness of the longbow and ended the Percy challenge to King Henry IV of England. It was also the battle at which our favourite medieval hero, the future Henry V, won his spurs despite being wounded in the face by an arrow.

Our speaker is Chairman of the Battlefields Trust, Anthony Rich, a noted battlefield guide. Based near Birmingham, Anthony’s guiding centres on, but is by no means restricted to, battles of all eras in and around the Midlands and the Welsh Marches. He guides for a wide range of national and local organisations, small groups and individuals, including our Society’s successful exploration of the Mortimer’s Cross battlefield in 2024.

6 February 2025
7:30 pm

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.

11 September 2025
7:30 pm

Evesham Battle Festival – Tournament Day, Friday 1 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:

Friday when Jousts and Tournaments will be held.

Days 2 and 3 will cover our award winning Medieval Festival and Battle Re-enactments. In addition, there will our first War Game Festival in Evesham: “Baron’s War 2025”

1 August 2025
10:00 am

Evesham Medieval Market

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 (ends 5 pm) and Sunday (10 am to 4 pm).

The organisers are the Evesham Battle Team ( who are members of our Society).

17 May 2025
10:00 am

Light in the Darkness by Heather Rendell

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 year the lectures will be given remotely until the spring.

9 January 2025
7:30 pm

Annual Day Trip to Montgomery Castle and the Battle of Pilleth

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 Castle.

We will also be exploring the Pilleth Battlefield (also known as the Battle of Bryn Glas) fought between the Welsh and the English on June 22 1402.

We will have expert guidance from the Battlefields Trust.

19 June 2025
9:00 am