John Eagle (U.K.) Freelance, member of several Roman groups and expert in his field. John has 18 years experience in giving talks to schools and has been employed by film companies as Roman Army Adviser most recently by Ridley Scott on the blockbuster film "Gladiator". John lives in East Molesey Surrey and will travel (excluding inner London) within a 50 mile radius of his home.
Contacte-mail john eagle@legion:fourteen.com

The Roman Military Research Society
Mr. I. Post, 125, Greatmeadow,Blackthorn,Northampton,NN3 8DJ
Tel. 01604 416050 (gives school and Museum talks as a profession)

Mr. Len Morgan,69, The Warren,Hardingstone,Northampton,
NN4 0EP Tel. 01604 763136

Mr. J.Trede, 2, Heron Close,Towcester,Northants,NN12 6RF.

Legio Secunda Augusta  Re-enactment group centered around Hampshire,Wiltshire, Dorset, West Sussex and Berkshire,devoted to portraying military and civilian life in Roman Britain during the first two
centuries AD. Established for nearly ten years, Legio Secunda Augusta  has a flourishing display programme during the performing season and an ever- increasing bookings schedule in schools to satisfy demand for a more direct exposure to "The Invaders" section of the national curriculum.Legio Secunda Augusta regards the civilian side of its protrayals as being equally important to the military, hence the value of it's Domina ladies section as well as male "civilian" performers. As one of the more forward thinking living history groups it has a schools co-ordinator-----
Mrs Sandra White,4 Westley Grove,Fareham,Hants PO14 1HW
Tel: 01329 311528
Medieval
Jack Green --an "in role" presenter of  Medieval and Tudor life who specialises in the HISTORY of TECHNOLOGY  and the broad heading of the HISTORY of SCIENCE which includes Alchemy, Astronomy and Medicine.
The tour boasts "the largest collection of period artifacts ever to tour schools"
For details ring 01454 227164
 
Tudor
Jack Green --an "in role" presenter of  Medieval and Tudor life who specialises in the HISTORY of TECHNOLOGY  and the broad heading of the HISTORY of SCIENCE which includes Alchemy, Astronomy and Medicine.
The tour boasts "the largest collection of period artifacts ever to tour schools".
For details ring 01454 227164
English Civil War

THE SEALED KNOT is a Nation wide organisation (and probably the largest U.K. "living history"/ "re-enactment" grouping) Co-ordinator for this facet of the SEALED KNOT, isMr Ian Allen please contact him on--- E MAIL
18th Century
NEW FRANCE AND OLD ENGLAND
One of the "better" living history groups in the U.K. as it is a Nation wide organisation we suggest contacting---
Ralph Mitchard -54 Lower Whitelands, Radstock, Bath, BA3 3jp

Colonial Civilian Life
Although strictly speaking the members of this group are involved with NEW FRANCE AND OLD ENGLAND their unique knowledge and quality of their displays deserve a seperate mention. The "H.Q." is a fully equiped 18th century colonial cabin complete with period oven which is often the site of school visits. Members do also travel most within 25 miles or so of their homes. Their members are from all parts of the country so a visit to YOUR area MAY be possible. The leader of this group also has an extensive knowledge of "Native Americans" of the period his name is---
David Spencer and he can be contacted at------
Moor End, Beeley, New Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2NR
(01629 734 805)

GEORGE BAILEY (yours truly)
With over 20 years 1750's-1815 living history, and over 40+ years of historic interest behind me a I have accumulated a great deal of knowledge for both military and civilian life from the 17th century onwards. The spread of interest allows me to make any talk based on the periods mentioned to be both informative and RELEVANT to today's culture. The spread of history, some 75 years also allows history to be shown as a story of development. Main topics--THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (especially the story of the fall of Fort William Henry), THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and lastly THE NAPOLEONIC WARS (the latter more from the French aspect)
Alongside normal "living history" events I have been involved in filming for the B.B.C., corporate events and employed at sites such as Elizabeth Castle Jersey in the capacity of  "expert speaker". I am willing to give talks up to 70 miles from Brighton (in the U.K.) but if travelling in the U.S.A.(which I love) I am willing to make a detour if time and/cause permits or warrants it.
Below are two photographs illustrating what to me is the greatest reward of the hobby-- the first demonstrating the function of a tinderbox to school children, the second assisting Maj. Gen Ian Mackay Dick of the British army of the Rhine,  in the use of a "Brown Bess" Musket.
(I would like to thank Paul Chamberlaine for permission to use the former photograph, and Soldier
Magazine for the use of the later)

Contact George Bailey, 8 Warren Court, Underdown Road, Southwick, Sussex, BN42 4HN. or
E MAIL

THE NAPOLEONIC WARS
PAUL CHAMBERLAINE
With a long living history background and even more in the academic studies of his chosen subject, Paul is probably THE foremost authority on Prisoners of War in Britain from the late 1700's to the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Paul has been employed by specialist tour operators in giving guiding groups around the MANY relevant sites, and has given numerous lectures both in the U.K. and U.S.A. on both prisoners of war and various Napoleonic associated topics. Paul can be contacted at-
14 overfield Road, Stopsley, Luton, Beds, LU2 9JU.
Or "E Mail"illustrated.entertainment@virgin.net

19th CENTURY
VICTORIAN
SERJEANT INSTRUCTOR OF MUSKETRY OF THE 1890's. Period drill and musketry carried out by authentically uniformed expert.
This project has the approval of the Royal Sussex Regiment Association, and the 3rd Queens Comrades Association. It is endorsed by the Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association, the Victorian Military Society, and the Military Museum of Sussex.
Currently the project receives no sponsorship, either private or public.
Contact John Baines Telephone: 07977 511134
or E-mail:  royalsussex@postmaster.co.uk
20th CENTURY

DR STEPHEN TURNBALL.
    World Wide anyone at all interested in Medieval Warfare or SAMURAI/JAPANESE history will know Mr TURNBULL's name, well. His "work" (I say"work" because believe it or not, Stephen's military history involvement is NOT his full time occupation) involves him in work at renowned places such as the LEEDS armouries and all over JAPAN where his reputation as a non Japanese writer on "their" history is second to non.
   Stephen's superb books on both subjects must fill a good few spaces in most enthusiasts library, more recently his work has involved him in advising in Electronic Arts computer game SHOGUN which probably accounts for its quality and authenticity being recognised with several awards, again World Wide. (I for one am addicted to this ultimate Strategy + real time mind blowing battlefield experience.)
    Stephen's fully illustrated and often thought provoking talks on his given subjects, are widely sought after so if you are planning to ask this thoroughly nice guy to speak, give yourself or your organisation plenty or time to arrange things. Stephen seems willing to travel to most places BUT THIS MUST FIT IN WITH HIS FULL TIME CAREER
    For futher info on this plus a wealth of other SAMURAI information visit as expected  STEPHEN TURNBULL's well laid out web site