Western Re-Enactment In The United Kingdom
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Hobby Definition:

What is Western re-enactment? It's all about reliving the "Old West", not content with just reading western books or watching westerns on tv, we've taken things to their next logical phase. Re-enactment groups are nothing new, people have been staging shows for more than 100 years. Even Buffalo Bill's travelling shows that featured staged "Indian" attacks on settlers were a form of re-enactment, and the growth and enjoyment of the hobby is steady.

Western re-enactors cover time periods spanning decades, from Native Americans through to gunfighters, lawmen, ranchers and civillians. The re-enactors pride themselves on authentic attire, replica firearms, and many put in countless hours of historical research into their characters surroundings and cultures. Many of these groups are more than willing to accept new members and they're a great bunch of people.

There are many impressive Western clubs in existence today, and many perform all around the UK, to the delight of audiences young and old. You might find that there are shows happening somewhere real close to you, I urge you to see one - just in case you don't understand what the fuss is all about!

Visit the Western Clubs and the Western Associations pages to find links to some prominent Western re-enactment groups in the UK.