Soper Lane
http://www.soper-lane.co.uk
Research Group studying the lives and work of the 15th century London Silkwomen.
Forums, discussions, etc
The Braid Society
http://www.braidsociety.org/
We cover "narrow wares" - looping, braiding, kumihimo, tablet, inkle, lucet, ply splitting, finger weaving, and even sprang.
Tablet Weavers' International Studies & Techniques
http://www.weavershand.com/
An
information page for weavers! Specifically for those interested in Tablet
Weaving, Kumihimo, and Ply-splitting.
Costumiers
Ninya Mikhaila Historical Costumier
http://www.ninyamikhaila.com/
Ninya has created some beautiful costumes for a variety of clients. She also
designs wedding clothing - her site is well worth a visit
Suzi Clarke Costumier
http://www.suziclarke.co.uk/
A very comprehensive web site showing many beautiful historical costumes by
Suzi, as well as resources.
Suppliers
DeVere Yarns
http://www.devereyarns.co.uk/
Suppliers of quality filament silk, worsted wools, linens and cottons. Mail
order service available.
Benton & Johnson
http://www.bentonandjohnson.com
Suppliers of fine gold and silver threads for embroidery, etc. Also supply
items such as spangles. Mail order available.
Scottish Fibres
http://www.scottishfibres.co.uk/
Suppliers
of wools, etc, and hand-turned tassel molds.
Finniwig Studios
http://www.finniwig.com
Suppliers of beautiful wooden weaving and braiding implements - which are
all hand finished.
Annie the Peddler
http://www.classhistory.co.uk/Annie/
Annie supplies fittings such as aiglets, buckles, etc, made to order.
Re-enactment Groups / Resources
Living History
http://www.livinghistory.co.uk
Forums, information and resources for re-enactors in the UK. All periods.
The Household
http://www.thehousehold.org.uk
Sir William Gascoigne's Fellowship
http://www.gascoignes-fellowship.org.uk
Sir William Gascoigne's Fellowship is a small re-enactment group, covering
only 40 years of English history (1450 -1490).
Livery & Maintenance
http://www.liveryandmaintenance.org.uk
Livery and Maintenance is an umbrella organisation for a number of late 15th
century historical interpretation groups - with members from across England
- who depict the life of the period now known as the Wars of the Roses (1450
- 1487)