Wolfshead Bowmen are committed to the promotion of the English Longbow the backbone of the English armies during the late medieval period and aim to show the power and effect of the longbow in battles of the day,a crossbow and ballista siege weapon are also demonstrated.
Formed in 1991 Wolfshead Bowmen have performed at National Trust, English Heritage and private venues throughout the UK,which include Dover Castle, Carew Castle,Carisbrooke Castle,Castle Drogo and many more.
The group is based at Michelham Priory,near Eastbourne,East Sussex .Wolfshead Bowmen are non-profit making and charge only to cover costs.
The company comprises of authentically costumed archers (men, women and children) who pride themselves on the high standard of their costumes, weapons and accessories.
Although we pride ourselves on the authentic and high standards of our costumes, weapons and accessories, the accent is firmly on historically correct entertainment, rather than 'living history' and we cover not one but several periods within the time span 1200 - 1485.
Our aims are to recreate aspects of medieval life, including an example of encampment, with tents and a controlled off the ground cooking fire, the preparation of food to authentic medieval recipes, period music, combat using various weapons and the use of horses.
An integral part of our work is a one hour archery display, spiced up with lively expert commentary throughout.
Talks and or demonstrations on bow making, fletching, weaving, smithery,horsemanship and weapons can further compliment our performances.
