My initial interest was longbow archery and performing at numerous historical sites I realised I knew next to nothing about their history, Welsh history. I read whatever I could find from Sharon Penman to J.Beverly Smith. I am lucky enough to have met many historians who were very generous with their help, Charles Evans Gunther (Llywelyn Fawr to Glyndwr), Katherine Pritchard Gibson (Llywelyn The Last), Brian Davies (Owain Lawgoch), to name but a few. My wife and several of my friends are teachers. Their help and advice have also been invaluable. Throughout my re-enactment career I have strived for accuracy and authenticity, essential when talking about such an important subject.
One aspect that is very important to me is making various authentic gear using traditional materials and methods (living archaeology?) - particularly the highly specialist field of formed leatherwork and period sword sheaths. I hope it will add to viewers' perception of me as more than someone who just "dresses up."

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