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Welcome to my Links Page:
I have attempted to collect a few links of interest to me. My links list only covers a few categories which aren't covered on the Therion Arms & Armor Resources Page which is, in my opinion, one of the absolute best period related links lists on the web.
Therions links page covers the following categories: Swordsmiths Construction Inclusive Western Martial Arts Forums Museums Rapiers Japanese Antiques Resellers Siege Stage Archery Gunnery Landsknecht.
Click on the category names or scroll down to see my collection of links:
Faires/Events Guilds Garb Scottish Misc. Mundane/Non-Period
If you find a broken link or have a link suggestion,
Listing of US based Renaissance & Cletics Faires, Scottish Highland Games, & SCA events that I am aware of.
Renaissance Magazine Faire Listing
CIRGA the California Independent Renaissance Guild Association
Ren Faire general info
Folsom Faire Sacramento, CA
Fresno City Faire (Another Time Productions) Fresno, CA
Kearney Park Renaissance Fair Fresno, CA
Pirate Productions Antelope, CA
Renaissance of Kings Fresno, CA
Tulare County Renaissance Faire Visalia, CA
Crossroads Renaissance Festival, European Renaissance Festival, London Bridge Renaissance Faire
Dracula's Castle Renaissance Faire
Dracula's Castle Renaissance Re-Enactments The oldest, largetst, haunted attraction in haunted Sale, MA!
Florida Renaissance Festival North, South
Gig Harbor Renaissance Faire & Gothic Fantasy
Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
Hanford Renaissance Of Kings Cultural Arts Faire
Hawkwood Medieval Fantasy Faire
Jaycees Grand River Renaissance and Fantasy Festival
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Medieval and Renaissance Faire at Ohio State U.
North Carolina Renaissance Faire
Northwest Renaissance Festival
June 19 - July 18 2004
Contact: Brian Thornton , 6493 Hwy 291, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 (509) 747
2506 or email: theking@nwrf.net, web: www.nwrf.net / Site: 20 min. NW of
Spokane, WA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 6,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied
/ On-site camping avail. for participants; campgrnds w/in 5 min.Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle of Muskogee
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
The Royal Medieval Faire (CANADA)
Salisbury House Medieval Faire
Santa Barbara Renaissance Faire
Stronghold's Old English Faire
Wybreg Village Renaissance Faire
Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire
Historical re-enactment groups/guilds & households.
St. Sebastian's Renaissance Guild : A great guild which recreates the craft and skill of longbow archery from 1100ad through the mid 1600's, with a strong focus on the Tudor renaissance.
St. Andrew's Royal Scots & Irish Guild : Renaissance Guild I was involved with for 6 years.
The Order of the Black Rose is often to be found encamped near St. Sebastian's
BORDER LEAGUE Lemon Grove
CLAN FRASER UKIAH
CLAN IAIN ABRACH MACIAIN DANVILLE, CA
GUILD OF SANTA MARIA San Francisco
GUILD OF ST. MORTIMER TULARE
Guylde of St. George Sacramento
ISLE OF MANN EXETER
MAIDENS OF MISCHIEF PETALUMA
OUT OF SCOIL Carmichael
SEPTS OF LEIX SUNLAND
ST. CHRISTINA THE ASTONISHING SAN JOSE
ST. HENRY'S FRESNO
ST. KERGAN'S Fremont
ST. MAGDALENE'S Citrus Heights
St. Matthew's Guild of Historical Actors Sacramento
St. Maximilian Landsknecht Re-enactment Guild AUBURN
The period clothing & gear for you & your encampment.
Ravenswood Leather (Purveyor of fine leather armor, bodices, baldrics, jerkins, belts, bracers, frogs, hangers, gauntlets, pants and more!)
Pirates Cave (Pirates Fashion, Gothic Fashion, leather belts and jackets, Celtic jewellery etc.)
The Chivalry Bookshelf (Publisher of new works & important reprints - Arms & Armour - Medieval History - Western Martial Arts)
Maeve's Unmentionables (Custom hand-made clothing for Renaissance and Medieval re-enactment.)
Das TeufelsAlpdrucken Fahnlein (Devil's Nightmare Regiment landsknecht recreationists) (link updated 6/12/01)
The Guild of St. Maximillian (California) (link updated 5/24/01)
Landsknecht's web-ring site listings
Landsknecht garb (pictures of Therion in cool outfits)
Landsknecht.com (under construction)
Stefan's Florilegium: German mercenaries (collected info from rec.org.sca) (added 9/9/00)
Stefan's Florilegium: medieval and renaissance mercenaries (collected info from rec.org.sca) (added 9/9/00)
PNW-Fechschule (landsknecht group on Yahoo) (added 04/02/01)
This is a fantastic site on Elizabethan costumes
A large general costuming links page
A great shoe site by Marc Carlson
Atrocities Eerily beautiful, handmade clothing, accessories, and decorum for men and women. Featuring veils, capes, gowns-including dramatic bridal and handfasting gowns, men's jackets, velvet pillows, coverlets, and more!!
Boots by Bohemond Custom handmade leather boots. Styles for cavaliers, Ren faire-goers, fencers, SCAdians, Middle Eastern, and historical re-enactment.Carpatina Beautifully handcrafted folk blouses from Transilvania. Completely hand-woven and embroidered, exquisite cotton blouses for the look of genuine ancient European styling.
Costume Holiday House Purchase or rent exquisite costumes from any era. Themed weddings, jewelry, and accessories, make-up, masks, and wigs. Thousands of items on our web site catalog!
Crimson Gypsy Designs Distinctive renaissance clothing for the discriminating Lord or Lady. Exquisite bodices, chemises, skirts, Lord's shirts, doublets, and more...beautifully handcrafted clothing to suit your every mood and destination.
Dragonfly Design Specialty garments, masks, historical sewing patterns, accessories, and various curios for those whose interests lie in distant times and places.Elizabeth's Elegant Attire One-of-a-kind historical and influenced costuming. Custom designed and personally-fitted ensembles from medieval and Elizabethan to the renaissance era.
Fashions in Time Quality historical clothing for any era. Custom orders are our speciality.
Feather Fans Gorgeous, sturdy, colors to match any costume or decor. Custom work welcomed. Weddings are my specialty.
Fiona's Fineries Quality crafted clothing and accessories including cloaks, tunics, shirts, dresses, veils and chemises. We absolutely guarantee everything we sell and sell at reasonable prices.
Glamorous Medieval Clothes Original reproduction clothing from Spain, England, Flaunders (Belgium), and Germany. Historically-accurate nobles clothes are made of cotton velveteen, fully-lined in satin. Peasant clothing also available.Historical Clothing A great selection of boots, capes, and much more. We offer small prices but excellent quality and maximum authenticity.
Historic Enterprises One-stop shopping for all your medieval re-enactment needs. When only the best will do, see our complete line of the highest quality reproduction armor, weaponry, clothing, accessories, pottery, horn items, shoes, and more. A re-enactor owned and operated business, we research and field test every item we sell. "We're making History!"
House of Dra Not just costumes but everyday wear for the adventurous in spirit! Fine 100% cotton garments to help you bring forth the transformational energies from within.
Lady Elana Designs Custom-made Renaissance wedding and faire wear for individuals, groups or events.
Lady MacSnood Hand-crocheted quality snoods in various styles, sizes, and colors.
La Wren's Nest Specialists in Roman and Medieval Re-enactment period clothing, armor, helmets, weaponry, jewelry, circlets, pennanular brooches, feast gear, accessories, henna supplies and other miscellaneous items. If you don't see it on the website, ask us about it.
Leather Bodices Far for faire wench. Quality material, hand-crafted to your preference at affordable cost. Many options available. Also waist cinchers, vambraces, war belts.
Medieval Moccasins Let us treat your feet! Handcrafted shoes, boots, and sandals. Comfortable, adjustable, affordable, washable and durable. A timeless classic for an authentic period look. Buy them for costume, wear them for life, and let your feet do the talking!
Medieval Muse In-stock and custom renaissance costumes and clothing for faires, weddings, and special occasions. Bodices, skirts, dresses, jerkins, and doublets for lords and ladies of the realm.
Merlyn Custom Costuming Historical costuming from any era. Quality guaranteed!
Noel Costumier Fine Renaissance Costuming.
O'Sullivan Renaissance Enterprises A new and growing home of renaissance shopping. We carry beautiful and durable costumes as well as an ever-expanding variety of quality goods.
Peacock Design Renaissance Clothiers Camping season is here, and one can never have too many shirts and chemises. Check out our Basics Collection for clothing and a terrific cloak that will serve you well for many seasons, in new styles and colors. Visit our Gown Gallery for the best in Italian and German renaissance fashions.
Renaissance Remembered Quality custom clothing for the discriminating buyer. We make fine capes, renaissance clothing, accessories, and fairy wings. Check out our web site; if you don't see what you want, email us and we will make what you are dreaming about.
Shadow Weavers Costumes SCA and renaissance garb for the whole family. I also carry gypsy belts and other misc. items for the re-enactor. New items are added weekly to the store.
Silk Road Enhance thy body with the finest quality silks. Our fluid, comfortable designs easily translate from festival wear to street wear. Mix and match separates in a variety of rich colors and textures. All our creations are handmade and hand-dyed. Choose from the shimmer of silk satin, the texture and comfort of raw silk, or the beauty of silk velvet. Fashions for men and women that flatter all body types. Gorgeous plus sizes, too. Look tempting this season by placing an order today!
Simplicity The newest looks from the leaders in Renaissance home sewing patterns.
Sodhoppers Medieval Footwear (Custom Buffalo Moccasins) Why pay those "Big Faire" prices when you can pay a Fair low price? NEW! Sodhopper How-To Video!
Stitches From Tyme Purveyors of fine Elizabethan and other period attire for the Renaissance Faire enthusiast, historical re-enactor and the medieval and renaissance wedding.
Unicorn Clothing Romantic attire in the Elizabethan tradition. Handmade costumes and separates for celebration and everyday wear, designed by Teri Evans. Catalog, gift certificates, and bridal kits available.
Very Merry Seamstress Affordable renaissance reproduction clothing, accessories, and gifts for men, women, and children. Plus a free singles section to meet the Lord or Lady of your dreams!
Wings and Roses Custom-made renaissance, celtic, and victorian clothing (and undergarments!) made with luscious fabrics, making for a truly sensual wear.
Alastair's Footwear (historical shoes for modern feet) (added 3/8/01)
Scottish themed links: Clans, History, Guilds, etc. . .
What's in a Name Clan MacGregor name history.
Clann Fraser California Renaissance Guild
The International Clan Gregor Web Community
The Clann Scotlands top fight display team
ScotWars The Scottish Military History-Re-enactment Portal
The Gathering of the Clans Devoted to All Things Scottish
Mary Queen of Scots The Official Site of the Marie Stuart Society of Scotland
The Gathering of the Clans - devoted to all things Scottish.
Welcome To Clann Tartan 30 Years War Scottish living history group
Pittsburg Scottish Renaissance Festival – August 11th & 12th, 2001
Clan Iain Abrach~MacIain Renaissance Guild specializing in 16th Century Highland Historical Re-enactment
Rampant Scotland Directory of Scottish Web Sites
Scots-Online Pittin the Mither Tongue on the Wab!
The Knights Templar Militi Templi Scotia
THE NOVELS OF SIR WALTER SCOTT - A LEGEND OF MONTROSE
Clan MacFarlane The Official Homepage of the Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc.
Kilt Crossings Fine kilts and custom celtic clothing.
Border Reiver Specific
Border Heritage History of the Names of the Border Clans
Everything else, and as-yet unsorted links.
Sara's Chainmail Connection (all the links you need)
Armourer Magazine (U.K.)
ChainMaille Fashions (extremely decorative mail) (link updated 9/01/01)
Armourers Ring Homepage (a link-exchange for armor-related sites. mostly mail.)
The Universal Currency Converter (great for figuring foreign prices)
Costume Armour Inc. (vacuum-formed kydex theatrical armor)
The Costume Page (historical costuming resources links)
The History of Costume (by Braun & Scheider - good pics)
How to build a Stormtrooper costume (good how-to for making vacuum formed plastic armor)
The Herald's Cry (searchable database of world-wide SCA events)
Footwear of the Middle Ages (what to wear under your sabatons)
Re-Creation, Re-Enactment, and Living History Groups (listings and contact information) (link updated 6/9/00)
Bayonet Trader (they're not quite swords, but if you want a bayonet, this is the guy)
Defensive archery techniques (For SCA combat archers)
Frank's Cane and Rush Supply (link to rattan page)
High Point Creation (rattan supplies - Hong Kong)
NetSERF (medieval resources)
The Highlander sword shopper's guide
Moscow Hide and Fur (critter parts make great decorations with your sword & armor displays)
The UK register of re-enactment web sites (link updated 4/1/00)
The Internet Medieval Sourcebook (do your research!)
Medieval manuscript leaves (not armor or weapons, but still way cool)
No Quarter Given (pirate resources)
Re-enactor's World (links to re-enactment groups)
The Towton Project (skeletal analysis from Battle of Towton) (added 11/17/99)
The Army of Gustavus II Adolphus (recreationist company) (added 11/26/99)
Paul's Keris page (added 11/26/99)
Madu information (one of these would not kill an armored opponent) (added 1/26/00)
Chain Mail Rings (large variety of pre-cut rings) (link updated 1/27/00)
Belle & Blade Home Video (great selection of sword-swinging and warfare films) (added 3/24/00)
Knife Laws by State (extremely useful information)(added 5/3/00)
A new way to get maimed (effects of swords and weapons)(added 6/9/00)
Ladies Weapons - an art project (and now for something completely different (Italy)) (added 6/9/00)
Circa 1256 (re-enactment group (U.K.)) (added 6/26/00)
Anders Fallas - Knivmakare (damascus knives (Sweden)) (added 8/13/00)
Tournament Armouries (Plastic shields and baskethilts for SCA)(added 8/22/00)
Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences (added 12/01/00)
The Medieval Times (newspaper for SCA news and information) (added 12/08/00)
Man at Arms Magazine and Mowbray Publishing (publications for antique gun and sword collectors) (link updated 12/10/00)
Mad Matt's Armory (butted maille and tranistional armor) (added 12/11/00)
Maspien Leather Armor (fantasy-based, but nice work) (added 12/13/00)
Precision Steel Warehouse (sheet steel sales and information) (added 1/5/01)
Whiting & Davis Safety (producers of modern stainless steel maille protective garments) (added 1/10/01)
Ziegler Mechanische Werkstatt Metallgewebe (welded stainless steel maille (Germany)) (added 2/10/01)
The Realm of Chivalry (reenactment group, 350-1350 A.D. (Pacific NorthWest US)) (added 2/13/01)
Medieval Armies DBA page (mainly tabletop wargaming, but some good research) (added 2/13/01)
Ludus Gladiatoria (gladitorial combat reenactment group (U.K.)) (added 3/7/01)
Boots by Bohemond (SCA, persian, cavalier boots custom made) (added 3/8/01)
Alastair's Footwear (historical shoes for modern feet) (added 3/8/01)
Jousting Illustrated (pro jousting's monthly magazine) (added 3/9/01)
The Ring Lord (chain mail supplies) (added 4/25/01)
Admiral Steel (all kinds of steel and knife and sword blanks) (added 5/23/01)
Albion Works (furniture, clothing and accessories for medievalists) (added 5/27/01)
The English Wheel (looks like a nifty tool for making armor) (link updated 9/26/01)
An English Civil War Village (added 11/12/01)
Dwarvenhome (maille and adult maille) (added 12/01/01)
Keystone Creations Neoprene Rubber Weapons (rubber axe and mace heads for SCA combat, very cool) (link updated 01/10/02)
Chainmail & More (fashions, acessories, and jewelry in metal) (link updated 01/17/02)
H.H. Perkins Co. (rattan supplier) (link updated 01/18/02)
Medieval World ("Gateway to times past") (added 03/10/02)
Alchemy Armory (HDPE plastic SCA armor) (link updated 04/08/02)
Iron Bear Studios (medieval/renaissance combat gaming) (added 04/08/02)
A Compendium of Common Knowledge is a site dealing with everyday life in the Renaissance such as games, entertainment, some history and social events
This site shows actual documents from the renaissance period
MacGregor Historic Games Purveyors of historic board, dice, and card games. No other company includes as many variations in rules for classic games of the past.
Castle Malesov Medieval Vacation Experience Home to a totally new form of "immersion experience" vacation; for a week or more, you can live as a 15th century person did - wear the same clothes, eat the same kind of food, learn 15th century crafts, all in an environment that many have only dreamed of... a real Medieval castle!
A few of my non-period links for those who are interested in knowing more about the things I am interested in.
Historical Note: The word, 'Mundane' is an adjective which dates from the 15th century.
Etymology: Middle English mondeyne, from Middle French mondain, from Late Latin mundanus, from Latin mundus world
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