Arms of Service and Membership
When
presenting a display to the public we work hard to ensure
that we portray many aspects of Marlburian army life of both
men, women and children as authentically as possible.
Consequently, there is a role for everybody, no matter what
age, shape or size they are or ability they have. Our
present civilian members have a selection of crafts and
skills including Sutlery and coffee making (in the
Marlburian style), sewing and repairs and period document
writing and research, Inkle weaving (a narrow woven
colourful strap), luceting (a form of braid), and lacemaking
with early 18th Century equipment. We always welcome new
aspects of early 18th century portrayal. Our members have a
large collection of period tents as we camp authentically,
although if you don't own one/can afford one modern camping
is usually available on the site. If you are good at sewing
then we can supply patterns for all clothing. If you want
more information about military or civilian life with
Orkneys then contact us
with your questions or enquiries.
Fancy trying out
one of the roles below?:
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Musketeer |
Soldier's Wives and
family |
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Camp followers and
Craftspeople |
Sutlers, both men and
women |
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Field Surgeon, Cleric
and other skills. |
Bagpipers and
experienced Drummers |
The founders
of this re-enactment regiment aim to set a high standard of
display, remembering also that this is a hobby and should be
enjoyed by all the participants. We all come from a
background packed with experience in re-enactment of 17th,
18th and early 19th century warfare, and now aim to fill a
gap in British history between the English Civil Wars and
the Jacobite rebellions that have, until recently (with the
founding of other groups which we work with), been largely
neglected in re-enactment circles.
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