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3 Swords Encounter our weapons and combat experts as they provide a unique insight in to the arms & armour

Our weapons and fight experts provide a unique insight into the arms & armour used throughout history, by providing displays of armed combat and skill at arms. Experience a fantastic interactive opportunity to get up close and personal with a wide range of weaponry from a bygone era, presented by renowned historical and fight professionals with over 20 years’ experience in Historical European Mart

ial Arts and combat techniques. Our meticulous research and live displays have created a unique experience for many clients on the years, which include The Royal Armouries, The National Archives, Universities, The Battlefield Trust, National Parks, English Heritage, Sneaky Experience, The International Medieval Congress, Film and TV production companies.

Enjoy the surroundings of Barley Hall, a late 15 century town house, with the good people of York Archaeological Trust. ...
29/08/2026

Enjoy the surroundings of Barley Hall, a late 15 century town house, with the good people of York Archaeological Trust.

23/08/2026

Excited to be at Barley Hall from 29th - 31st August.
There will be talks & demos on arming the knight, skill at arms, combat techniques from historical Fechtbücher (fight books) as well as hands-on history each day ⚔️📖🪓
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This looks like it will be a great event, with presentations and combat demos from Histrionics ⚔️💪 !
20/08/2026

This looks like it will be a great event, with presentations and combat demos from Histrionics ⚔️💪
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Looking forward to the August bank holiday weekend at Barley Hall, in York ⚔️📖🪓Our team will be giving talks and demonst...
16/08/2026

Looking forward to the August bank holiday weekend at Barley Hall, in York ⚔️📖🪓
Our team will be giving talks and demonstrations on arming the knight, skill at arms, combat techniques from historical Fechtbücher (fight books) as well as hands-on history throughout the weekend.

Join us for 29-31 August for a weekend celebrating the sights, sounds, and skills of the Middle Ages⚔️

https://www.barleyhall.co.uk/whats-on/medieval-weekend/

Throughout the weekend, our experts will bring history to life with fascinating talks and live demonstrations of armour, weaponry, and combat. Drawing on authentic fechtbücher (fight books), they'll demonstrate both armed and unarmed fighting techniques.

All set up for our 15th Century display and combat demo withe the Frei Compagnie near York today and tomorrow ⚔️🪓🗡️ ...
15/08/2026

All set up for our 15th Century display and combat demo withe the Frei Compagnie near York today and tomorrow ⚔️🪓🗡️

More photos from the afternoon demonstrations at last weeks International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds. It wa...
19/07/2026

More photos from the afternoon demonstrations at last weeks International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds. It was a hot one, espacially for fighting in armour in 30+ degrees 🥵
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12/07/2026
From our morning of demonstrations at the International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds on Thursday. Fighting in...
12/07/2026

From our morning of demonstrations at the International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds on Thursday. Fighting in armour in 32 degrees, was a bit of a challenge 🥵
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A great day at the International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds. It was Hot, Hot, Hot 🥵 - and not the best idea...
10/07/2026

A great day at the International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds. It was Hot, Hot, Hot 🥵 - and not the best idea to be fighting in Armour, but we managed it 💪⚔️🪓
Thanks to all those who came to visit us.

We are here (9th July) supporting the International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds to commemorate the 555th ann...
09/07/2026

We are here (9th July) supporting the International Medieval Congress - University of Leeds to commemorate the 555th anniversary of The Battle of Barnet as part of Making Leeds Medieval. With combat demos, forge, food display, a medieval market and even horses 🐴.
Come see us if you are in the area 🥵💪👌
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