I'm looking forward to presenting these WW1 trench life sessions at Ancient House Museum on 11 August 2026! facebook.com/events/s/fir... www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

I had a brilliant 'visit' to the year 1716 at the weekend, as a Militia drummer attached to a section of Colonel Kerr's Dragoons at the excellent highwaymen and vagabonds event at Chiltern Open Air Museum - run by 'The Crew of the Phoenix' living history group! www.facebook.com/share/1EbSr6...

'On duty' at No.10... 😆 Taken by the talented Paul Hurst in old King's Lynn a few years ago: first time our for my Victorian police uniform... it's been out and about a lot since then! www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

Deborah Sandidge Photography "This is where it all starts, a beautiful dance, an ancient ritual among the egrets. Courtship displays are designed to attract a mate and it’s hard not to notice this Great Egret’s long lacy breeding plumes as he bows and rises in an elegant display."

Here's some great feedback from the Essex Cultural Diversity Project team regarding the series of talks given last Saturday at Thetford; my own being focused on the experience of soldiers of the 9th East Norfolk Regiment in the Anglo-Sikh War of 1845-46. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cog...

I had a brilliant day working (as mounted Army Service Corps) at Ancient House Museum today on the topic of mounted soldiers who served in WW1, including Prince Frederick Duleep Singh, who spent time in France training cavalry troops as a major with the Norfolk Yeomanry.

On Sunday I'll be discussing the role of Sophia Duleep Singh as a WW1 nurse at Ancient House Museum. For details re free activities and at the Mela/Punjabi Festival at Thetford Grammar school: see attached images and links for details... facebook.com/events/s/fes... essexcdp.com/event/ftap/

I got my Tudor drum out yesterday for Armada filming in Mendlesham, Suffolk... I took part with the Suffolk Free Company - we did some archery, musketry and pike drill too. @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social was a surprise 'guest', and a joy to work with! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bce...

I like this photo taken by portrait photographer Danny Jackson at Kentwell Hall last month. It had been a busy day, and was a great time to try out my new yew longbow and to sample some liquid refreshment! www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

I'll soon be giving my public talk at Thetford Library (1pm) on 18 July about the experience of soldiers of the 9th East Norfolk Regiment fighting in the Sikh War of 1845-46. It will be based on a private letter from Private Baldwin to his cousin: printed afterwards in a book, pictured...

Here are photos from last weekend's 'Big History' event at Fort Nelson, where I was with the Time Will Tell Theatre team presenting ‘Beer, Bread & Battles’ - a look at feeding armies (and navies!) through the ages. We had some lovely audiences and much laughter! royalarmouries.org/fort-nelson

Pictured at Fort Nelson today discussing the history of military food provision to visitors at their amazing multi-period historical event. Great to work with Time Will Tell Theatre and to represent the Regency Royal Navy! royalarmouries.org/fort-nelson/... www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

Just to show that I (occasionally!) represent the 'other side' of Roman/Celtic life in 1stC Britannia here I am presenting the topic of Celtic war paint at @ancienthousemus recently, as part of this excellent project with @spinningwheeltheatre: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ard...

I really enjoyed talking to King's Lynn schoolchildren at Lynn Museum yesterday about the Victorian police force, and how it developed into the modern police service. One of my favourite topics... 🙂 First photo: Paul Hurst. www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

Got the proper camera out. Hummingbird Hawk Moth. Literally hovers to get nectar. Migrates from southern Europe to the UK. Fascinating. Look at that proboscis. #insects #photography #nature #macro #wildlife

I spent this morning working at Lynn Museum with local schoolchildren on the topic of local businessman Frederick Savage, who developed a business inventing and producing steam-powered fairground rides in late-19thC King's Lynn. For more information see: circato.co.uk/the-man-the-...

Having fun, and being silly, as a gatekeeper in 1553 at Kentwell Hall over the weekend! It's happening again next weekend... 🙂 www.kentwell.co.uk/midsummer Photos: Mike Hill and Andy Longhurst. www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

I'm pleased to say that I'll be giving a public talk about the 9tth East Norfolk Regiment in the First Anglo-Sikh War of 1845-46, at Thetford Library on 18th July 2026. Part of the Festival of the Punjab - see below for more details! essexcdp.com/event/ftap/ www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

A rather hot day working at Ancient House Museum today: very appropriate too as we were discussing the Great Fire of London of 1666 with (very enthusiastic) local schoolchildren! www.ancienthouse.norfolk.gov.uk/article/3068... www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

Whilst working at Lynn Museum today I had the chance to photograph these small boxes, probably made by French prisoners of war at Norman Cross prison camp, near Peterborough, between 1797-1815. Part of the new 'Secrets From The Stores' exhibition! peterborougharchaeology.org/norman-cross...

This is for all you lovely Home Educators out there! 🙂 www.kentwell.co.uk/midsummerhom...

Here are some still images from the short (15 minutes) English Civil War themed documentary filmed at Avoncroft Museum with Time Will Tell Theatre a few years ago. Seven actors portrayed multitudes! youtu.be/WnQ0Hw0gAUw?... www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/tinker-fox-b...

I'm delighted to say that I'll be working, for Time Will Tell Theatre, at Fort Nelson for their Big History Weekend on 4/5 July 2026, discussing food in the Georgian Royal Navy! facebook.com/events/s/big... There will be a lot of interesting things to do... 🙂 www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

I really enjoyed presenting the topic of the Royal Navy in the First World War today at Stories of Lynn! It's seldom discussed, and the children seemed to appreciate the subject... 🙂 Smashing to work in the Assembly Rooms in King's Lynn town hall too! www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

A few years ago I took part in filming this short film about the English Civil War in the midlands, with chums from Time Will Tell Theatre. We all had a lot of fun at Avoncroft Museum! www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/tinker-fox-b... www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

I've shot my new, Italian yew, bow for the first time this week at work at Hedingham Castle, and am delighted with it: it's very swift and is beautifully finished! Thanks to Ian of Boston Bows: a highly talented bowyer... 🙂 www.facebook.com/share/1DxJEf... www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

Ivy, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, helps out on the farm. 💕 youtu.be/m2UIvYABozY?...

I'm back working again at the stunning Hedingham Castle this week teaching schoolchildren about medieval life with the excellent Hands On The Past! Always a joy to be talking about, and doing, archery again too... 🙂 www.handsonthepast www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com

Took my Gansey, made by my talented wife, to my old stomping ground of West Runton at the weekend - here enjoying a pint at the Village Inn... 😀

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