The Living History Magazine
Skirmish Magazine is the world’s leading multi-period historical re-enactment and living history magazine. Brought to you by a dedicated team for re-enactors, living historians and history enthusiasts...
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Issue 95 on sale now
Wow, the past couple of months have just flown by! The start of the re-enactment season is always a busy time and this year has been exceptionally so! In February we attended The International Living...
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The NEW Living history Worldwide
As you may know, our editor, Rachel, has not been well over the past year (heart surgery!), but she’s back in the driving seat and is bringing some great new changes to LHW! You may have already...
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Free subscription gift offer!
Check out this month fantastic subscription gift! Brought to you by A.L Berridge, grab yourselves two of her popular published works for FREE by subscribing to Skirmish Magazine today! Honour and the...
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Jimmy joins Skirmish!
Exciting news in Skirmish Towers! We have a new soldier within our ranks. We would like to welcome Jimmy Brooks to our team. Newly returned from The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg,...
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WIN! Into the Valley of Death by Louise Berridge
Win a copy of Louise Berridge’s new novel out this month, Into the Valley of Death! Answer the question below to win! 1854 – The Allied armies prepare to besiege the Russian stronghold in the Crimea....
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Issue 96 on sale now!
There are some exciting developments in the Skirmish Offices! Not only have we recently revamped the Living History Worldwide site (if you are not already a member, please check it out at...
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Issue 97 on sale now!
Well, it’s been an eventful season so far this year! Sadly, the weather has certainly ruined a number of otherwise great events. With pictures of soggy re-enactors and flooded tents, it’s an absolute...
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Issue 98 on sale now!
Issue 98 is now on sale! Winter always evokes thoughts of harsh campaign weather. Many of us choose to sit it out, and take time to mend kit and plan events for the following season. Unlike those men...
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Issue 99 On Sale Now!
Another year has passed, which takes us further away from the periods we re-enact, but nearer to the next anniversary celebrations. 2013 certainly has its fair share and will see the Skirmish Team out...
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Celebrate our 100th Issue!
Well, we’re finally here… issue 100! Myself and the Skirmish team would like to start by thanking the readers, contributors and advertisers for helping to make the magazine the fabulous publication...
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Issue 101 On Sale Now
The re-enactment season is fully underwayand I for one, like many of you, have a packed season ahead! Click here to buy this issue! There are so many spectacular events planned for this year that will...
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT
WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT! After nine years and nine months of successful magazine publishing, Rachel and the Dragoon Publishing team have decided to pass Skirmish on to pastures new. Rachel and the team...
View ArticleFlying a Spitfire
Over the years I have been lucky to have piloted, or flown in, a wide variety of aircraft: Chipmunks, Cessnas, Beechcraft, Gliders, Balloons, and even myself in a freefall! However, the “Holy Grail”...
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When I started collecting militaria and weaponry, I was originally drawn to bladed weapons. However, as a teenager and then a student, I could not afford the prices of some of the swords I would have...
View ArticleThe Matthew
Even on a grey, cold and rather miserable February morning the first sight of the Matthew was very welcoming. Partly, the feeling came from the volunteer crew who plied me with hot, sweet coffee but...
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The Chateaux de Castlenaud, France
The Château de Castelnaud has had a long and complex history. Built at an important strategic position overlooking the Dordogne and at the junction of two valleys, its command of the surrounding...
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Making a Warbow
…yes thank you Steve I worked that out for myself! Trying to draw a 100lb draw weight bow when you are a fifty two year old knackered teacher is going to hurt, but not as much as I thought it would....
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View ArticleMike McGuinness visits the sites of two West Saxon Victories.
Wirtgernesburg AD652 & Peonnan AD658 Mike McGuinness visits the sites of two West Saxon Victories. Early Saxon Battlefields of WessexAfter the fall of Ceawlin at Wodensburg AD592, the westward...
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