Who’s Who in Regia Anglorum
The Wychurst High Council
Regia Anglorum’s replica Anglo-Saxon longhall is the site of great feasts, shows and a base for the society, but it takes a lot of work to maintain and organise events, which is organised by the Wychurst Council.
The Authenticity Team
Central to all that Regia Anglorum do is authenticity. To ensure that strict standards are kept, that evidence is challenged and regulations updated, Regia Anglorum has a team of knowledgeable people to inform the membership of the latest interpretations of what can be very scant evidence. They are chaired by, and report to, the Authenticity Officer, who has to balance the weight of evidence against what is workable within the society, as well as taking into account the desires of a membership for whom this is, afterall, still a hobby. The AO, together with field deputies, ensure that all Regia shows are as authentic as can be reasonably expected.
The Military Training Team
Use of steel weapons in brutal hand-to-hand combat does not tend to feature in 21st-century daily life, so to mould the modern man into an effective warrior requires the tuition of the most experienced fighters that Regia has to offer. This team teaches the whole membership how to use the spear, the axe, the sword and the mace in a safe, impressive and effective manner. They are also entrusted with a small ink stamp, whereby an individual’s progress is marked in their own book. Each training deputy will have their own stamp – see if you can collect them all...
The Living History Team
The Living History Exhibit (LHE) forms half of most shows. It is a continuous display of life and crafts from the chosen dateline. It is where the military wargear is shown off. It is where questions can be asked by the public and fellow reenactors. More than that, the larger displays plunge the spectator into a pseudo-Mediaeval world, with the sights, smells, sounds and impression of a Dark Age encampment or village. These fantastical dioramas and melting pots of historical knowledge are the result of a hard-working team, who together with the LHE coordinator, will organise and manage the setup of all such displays.
The Maritime Team
Regia Anglorum’s greatest asset is arguably its fleet of replica viking boats. They have travelled across the United Kingdom and far beyond for shows and appearances in media. Moving a boat is no mean feat, and behind each appearance is the maritime officer, Greg Collier-Jones, and a dedicated team of deputies.
The Master-at-Arms
Few areas in Regia Anglorum have the ability to trump authenticity, but safety on the field is one such area. This is the preserve of the Master-at-Arms (or MaA), who has the final say on what war gear can and cannot be used on a Regia Anglorum battlefield. Before every training session and every battle, the MaA or one of his deputies will quality-check every weapon and every shield; watch out for potential damage to wargear which could pose a safety issue, and keep an eye on wargear authenticity for public facing shows.
The Missiles Team
The archery range, and missile combat on the battlefield, is a unique area and the preserve of the Missiles team. They train, oversee and propagate ranged combat on the field, as well as target practice off the field. They also assist in the training of rank-and-file warriors to receive arrows and javelins safely.
Javelin specialist
The First-Aid Team
The silent guardians of reenactors are the first-aid team, who care for those who might encounter injury at events. Every national event is allocated a first-aid point-of-contact who oversees any mishaps which might occur, it will usually be one of the below.
The Website Team
These are the people that run this website. Every bug you see, every out-of-date bit of information, every splling mistakue, is the fault of those shewn here.
Chairman of the High Witan
The Chairman of the High Witan chairs the annual general meeting of Regia Anglorum, and other meetings throughout the year. He is supported by a vice chairman in this role.
King
King Lauren
Rex Anglorum
King Lauren
Rex Anglorum
The Warlords
Becoming a “warlord” is the society’s way of recognising commitment to the hobby on the battlefield. It isn’t about prowess on the field, although many of the below are amongst the most formidable foes you could encounter, rather it is about the whole – attitude on the field, honesty, good standard of kit etc. Warlords are awarded a white silk scarf, often worn around the neck.
Venerable Warlords
The status of “Warlord” is for life, but whilst some Warlords are ever-present on the Regia battlefield, others have put down their blade for a life of quiet contemplation, perhaps they’ve entered a monastry or something like that. These once-dominant warriors are referred to as “Venerable Warlords”.
The Regia Shieldwall Committee
J Kim Siddorn
Eolder of Regia Anglorum
10 December 1941 — 25 December 2015
J Kim Siddorn
Eolder of Regia Anglorum
10 Dec 1941 — 25 Dec 2015