WestmorlandNormannis

A portrait of Henry II, who had the original timber castle replaced with the current stone one in 1168. Construction was completed in 1178, by Maurice the Engineer who also built Dover Castle.

We'll be recruiting for new members this Saturday @NewcastleCastle come on down to find out about our local #Newcastle group @NewcastleSU @BBCNEandCumbria @NorthumbriaSU @ITVborder

We can't wait! #historicalreenactment #livinghistory

Did you spot us at the @CumbriaUni Open Day today? Join our society to take part in #MedievalCombat #Craft #Socials #LivingHistory Hope to see you in September! #Carlisle @CumbriaSU @PerformCumbria @UoCIA_Perform @photography_UoC @FineArtUoC @UCSUGroups

We're excited to announce that we are now officially a student society @CumbriaUni! You can join up here (open to students @UoCAlum and members of the local community) ucsu.me/groups/histori… @CumbriaSU @DonnaUcsu @UCSUGroups @suvolunteering

We've had a pretty awesome 2018, here's a few pictures of what we've been up to. If you'd like to get involved in 2019 message our facebook page facebook.com/NormannisWestm… #newyears #newhobby #getinvolved #history #Carlisle #Newcastle #Kendal #Sunderland #Middlesbrough

We're set up for the Companies Fair at Venue @NewcastleSU - 11am to 4pm.

On our way to set up for the @NewcastleSU Companies Fair. Today, Venue, 11am to 4pm. Come say hi, find out what we do and how you can get involved. Also, hold a sword! #Normannis #Newcastle @UniofNewcastle @StudentsNCL

Here's some Saturday evening reading from The Ragged Banner, our society magazine. A Warm Welcome to New Members normannis.co.uk/wp/raggedbanne…

Our #Newcastle group will be at the @UniofNewcastle Companies Fair on Monday - Venue - 11am to 4pm. Come say hi and hold a sword! @NewcastleSU @Uni_Newcastle @StudentsNCL @NCLalumni

Test your metal in Medieval Combat Training - Bitts Park - 12.30pm-3.30pm - Sunday 30 September. We'll be outside The Sands Centre at 12pm to walk people over to our training spot facebook.com/events/2031199… #Carlisle @CumbriaCrack

Its almost time for our final #WelcometoCumbria Student Event! Medieval Combat Training - Bitts Park - 12.30pm-3.30pm - Sunday 30 September. Meet at The Sands Centre entrance at 12 facebook.com/events/2031199… #Carlisle @CumbriaUni @Carlisle_CU @CumbriaSU @UCSUGroups @suvolunteering

Our #Kendal group is recruiting for new members! You can do craft or combat or both and it's open to all. Let us know to expect you by messaging our facebook page or emailing normanniskendal@gmail.com facebook.com/HistoriaNorman… @BBC_Cumbria pic.twitter.com/8gAUjkYKMW

We're recruiting for new members. Join us to take part in combat, craft, socials and shows! #Carlisle #Kendal #Newcastle #Sunderland #Middlesbrough

Meet our Constable! Pinky is in charge of combat for the region, she has been a member since she was 16 and is now a Knight. She helps to train our members, particularly at our regional combat training sessions and takes charge of the troops at our shows. #Carlisle #Medieval

Meet our Warden. Marloes helps our members to get to where they need to go for shows and events as well as many other things. Each group has a Reeve that assists her. She is our organisational hero! #Carlisle #History #Combat #Craft

We love a good social event! Lots of our members say they join for the combat or crafting but stay for the friendships. Find out about upcoming events on our facebook page - facebook.com/NormannisCarli… @CumbriaSU @CumbriaUni @UCSUGroups

A knights tourney, shire courts, a medieval march and fireworks! Thanks for having us Chipping Sodbury.

Yes! #WeWantCutethulu

We're coming too! #Runcorn #Adventure #History #normannis #historicalreenactment #DeusVult