Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has so many stories to tell - its bursting at the seams! We tell them in all sorts of ways.
One of the most popular, loved by many, is the presentation of Living History.
At our Living History events, expert historians explain and explore life in the past, showing the visitors all the little things that the books and the internet might miss.
What does it feel like to wear those clothes?
What does that food taste like?
Why did they do THAT, instead of THAT?
Did they really know how to do THAT??!!
Now, by popular request, we are throwing open our borders to take in centuries more of history.
At this Multi-period event, we will welcome Living Historians from as far back as the Vikings that terrorised nearby Maldon to the women that worked during the days of WW2 in Essex.
Come and journey back with us - there will be plenty to see and hear.
Also, don't forget - Admission covers access to the museum exhibitions and hangars, too!
Images drawn from various events at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome and may not represent final event.
Are YOU a high qulity Living History practitioner? A re-enactment group?
We are interested in meeting new groups, as well as welcoming back old friends!
We are looking for a variety of periods to be covered to celebrate the Living History community and all it has to offer. We are most interested in full camp set-ups, as opposed to table-top displays.
We are interested in
Anglo-Saxon and Viking
Early (12-13thC) Medieval
Late Medieval (14th -15thC)
Tudor
17th Century
Regency / Napoleonic
Victorian
Second World War Allied - Home Front and Commonwealth Forces
Please contact us on info@stowmaries.org.uk
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Hackmans Lane Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6RN
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