Age of the Princes

Demonstrations of life in medieval Wales from Arthur to the Age
of the Princes, 1100 - 1415, for schools, historical societies, corporate.

A few every day items. Owain Glyndwr teaches swordmanship!

Captivating interactive presentation.

Authentic artifacts which are safe to handle.

Covers a wide period from Dark Age to late medieval.

Tailored to your needs.

CRB checked and third party insured

Pupils can benefit from presentations which comply with National Curriculum requirements.
Different learning styles can be addressed, with over 15 years of historical experience,
I am extremely flexible and able to adjust my presentation accordingly. I believe in making history enjoyable. Usually there are 2 of us to provide a good working contrast e.g knight and archer.

'Year 7 pupils learned about warfare and life as a soldier during this crucial period of Welsh history...
they thoroughly enjoyed the day.'
Connah's Quay High School, Flintshire

Other work includes, supplying extras, making props and providing historical expertise and images for film, television and literature.
Previous clients include;

Television:

BBC Simon Schama, A History of Britain (Llywelyn ap Gruffudd), Owain Glyndwr:The Last Welsh Prince, tp://www.green-bay.tv/e_commitem4411.php ;
Reading the Ruins, Meet the Ancestors, Newsnight, National Eisteddfod coverage

Channel 4 Castle

S4C Y Twysogion

ITV1 Wales The Visit,
The Wales Show

Still have my fingers crossed about doing 'Time Team' one day....

Film:

Merlin and the War of the Dragons
(The Asylum Productions).

Bannockburn
(Cromwell Productions)

Prince Valiant
(Constantin Films)

Literature:

'Owain Glyndwr' - The Times

Various articles from King Arthur to Glyndwr - NWN Media

Various articles from King Arthur to Glyndwr - Trinity Mirror

Celebrating the Welsh Princes
/ Dathlu Tywysogion Cymru -
Gordon Jones, Gomer Press
At present my presentation is in English
but I'm hoping to be bilingual within a year, thanks to Nant Gwrtheyrn language centre.
Plaque unveilings and special events
which require a medieval presence.
Recently I was at Llys Edwin in Northop, Wepre Park, Ewloe and at Crogan near Chirk to witness the unveiling of plaques. One commemorating the forgotten palace of Edwin of Tegeingl, the others were battle sites, of huge importance to Welsh history.

I have worked for Cadw, (the body responsible for most historical sites in Wales) for several years and also with various schools, local authorities including Flintshire County Council, Denbighshire County Council, Y Grug a'r Caerau, Heather and Hillforts, historical societies and youth groups.

Here are some quotes from previous clients;

'SUPERB'
Cadw

'Excellent....pleased to have your expertise'
D.Healey, Castell Alun High School, Flintshire

'It's great students from across Europe will be going back knowing a little bit about Welsh history thanks to the fun and informative way
Age of the Princes show the past '

Samantha Williams
Swyddog Cadwraeth y Caerau -
Prosiect y Grug a'r Caerau
Hillforts Conservation Officer -
Heather and Hillforts Project

'Children flocked to see him....
a display not to be missed'
North Wales Newspapers.

Call to discuss your requirements

Michael Roberts

07956 408341

Tan y Bryn, Ruthin Road,
Gwernymynydd, Mold CH7 5LG
ageoftheprinces@live.co.uk

_{If you require demonstrations of other historical periods please ask and I will do my best to help.}

A sign of the times -
child drinking warm 'small beer',
it was safer than the water!
We can now offer costumes for up to 60, Year 6 pupils or smaller,
FREE on the day of our visit!