Brodyr Baeddwen portray the daily life of the people that inhabited the Gower and other parts of South Wales from the time of the Viking invasions in 850, through the era Hywel Dda in the 900′s, extending our portrayals to the time of the Norman invasion and the establishment of the Norman lordships and castles. Our typical program includes battle displays depicting the Welsh either in an internal conflict or facing an invading force, poetry, storytelling and aspects of Living History, such as craft demonstrations and assisting the children in ‘having a go’ at Dark Age crafts and ‘dressing up’ in our armour for photographs.
Please view our events calender and if you have any questions or comments then drop us a line on the comments boxes at the bottom of the pages and we will get right back to you.
We actively welcome new members and anyone interested in joining us or simply giving it a go is warmly invited to get in touch via the comments boxes or at ;
Brodyrbaeddwenweb@gmail.com
Our remaining events are :
Pottery March 23rd and 24th
Pottery was widespread, simple and durable. Join us as we try our hand at crafting some truly world class pottery pieces, or not.
Jewellery and decoration April 20th and 21st
Focusing on the importance of decoration and ostentatious wealth from simple colored threads on garments to complex carved knife handles, hats, helmets, beads including such incredible scenes as those displayed at Sutton Hoo.
Woodworking May 18th and 19th
Construction of Willow baskets, walls and general goods, wood was the most available material for construction. Join us as we explore its many uses.
Beach training and Social June 15th and 16th
We’ll be present at the Gower Heritage Centre throughout the day, at the close of play we’ll consider beach training, barbeque and general merriment (Weather permitting).
Games July 13th and 14th
Most games are built to hone the skills needed for War as well as the expected Sparring we will compete at Archery, Wrestling, foot races, Log splitting, feats of strength and more!
The Warrior Cult August 24th and 25th
Wariors continue to fascinate us even today, the weekend will see us host champions battles, storytelling based on the Sagas and demonstrations of our, arms, armour and a lot of warfaces!
The rise of the Warband September 21st and 22nd
The Normans have invaded the south and the Harold of England has called for aid as he hurries from the North to meet William in the South. Brodyr Baeddwen see a chance for profit and glory but who will they side with?
Viking Festival November 2nd and 3rd
The Start of the GHC’s Internationally renowned Viking Festival, Jewellery making, Boat racing on the Leat (using Wood and Card rather than paper and Polystyrene), the raising of the Warband and the battles of champions.
Carving and Crafts Christmas Craft fair
To coincide with the GHC Christmas fair we can continue work on a variety of our personal projects from Pottery to Wood, bone to Smithing.
Yule December 14th and 15th
The Midwinter feast was vital for our ancestors, we’ll continue to run the Longhouse as a genuine household which will see a feast prepared (and eaten) with special brewed Mead hopefully.
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