The following are original publications based on research carried out by The Vikings. They can be obtained from the Society Publicity Officer, and cost 10 GBP ($15) unless otherwise specified. Society Rules and Equipment Guide #1 are available free to members of the Society.
NEW! - The basic kit guide is now available on 'The Vikings' Website
Constitution and Rules
Contains information about the history of the Society, membership structure,
general rules, rank, officers, local branch heirarchy, finances, awards
and promotions, discipline, organization of public shows, rules for hand-to-hand
combat, rules for archery, rules for villagers, first aid, ability assessments
for combatants and non-combatants, and various forms for membership, etc.
pp. 109
Equipment Guide - No.1 Basic
Costume
Contains information about general viking authenticity points to keep
in mind, clothing manufacture, kyrtles, trousers, breeches, longjohns,
hoses, underclothing, puttees, socks, leg and footwear combinations, cloaks,
belts, hoods, balaclavas, pouches, shoes, hats and caps, textiles, yarn
colors, stitch types, tablet weaving, clothing hooks, naalbinding, penannular
brooches, buckle manufacture, leather types and sewing, toggles and laces,
leather dyes and preservatives, and relief working metal.
pp. 78, references
Anglo-Saxon Costume, Arms, and Armour
Two guides in one, it contains a basic guide for a quick start and also
a detailed guide for the historian. Topics include fabrics and colours,
male dress (tunics, leg coverings, cloaks, footwear, belts, jewelry),
female dress (underdress, overdress, headress, footwear, belts, jewelry),
children's costume and toys, arms and armour (shield, helmet, armour,
spear, seax, seax sheaths, swords, scabbards, axes), and adaptations for
9th and 11th C. Saxon gear. The detailed guide covers all of the above
in addition to bags and pouches, ecclesiastical costume, the byrnie, alternatives
to mail, banners, and missle weapons.
Authors: Dave Parker and Rachel Lowerson
pp. 85, references
Unsheathing the Dark Age Scabbard
Everything you wanted to know about scabbards and more. Topics include
construction, dimensions, decoration, fittings, straps. Numerous illustrations.
pp. 70, references
Natural Dyes
Contains information about dying in general, natural dying, dye recipes,
Indigo, gathering dye materials, dyestuff colour charts, and foreign dyestuffs.
pp. 11, references
Viking, Saxon, and Norman Shields
Contains information about flat and lenticular round shields, kite shields,
historical and modern construction methods, and kite strapping methods.
pp. 8, references