John Sadler - Military Historian

Time Bandits

Time Bandits is a new development in historical interpretation and living history/drama, from first person recounting to skirmishes and battle reenactments. Our approach is led by the needs and aspirations of the client, we advise and devise in terms of scripting, location and action. The uniqueness of our approach lies in the concept of working with the client or sponsor to tailor a presentation.

We're looking, for 2019 to broaden our WWII offer and set up a section devoted to Home Guard & Auxiliers, plenty opportunities for all ages and, of course, plenty of spies and saboteurs needed - contact us if you're interested.

A Testimonial To The Time Bandits I really just want to say a huge thank you to John, Bill and Rosie for a fabulous day, you really brought Roman Britain to life.The children will remember it for many years to come I am sure and were very excited to tell their parents all they had learned at home time. A day spent with the Time Bandits is worth a week in front of a power-point or a computer. Mary Douglas All Saints School. Lanchester

Generally, I'm very interested in hearing from people who'd like to join Time Bandits, no previous experience or skills required, training will be provided as working towards Equity membership. If your interest lies in historical interpretation, drama, crafts or storytelling, you'll do nicely!

We have our own website at www.timebandits.org.uk.

This week thus far it's been a battlefield tour in the north (Wars of the Roses). Now we've got Land of Oak and Iron and also Washington fair on Saturday.

Fixtures list 2019/2020/2021

14 September – Land of Oak and Iron

14 September – Washington Fair

19 September – WWI at Linskill (pm)

19 September – WWI at Norham High School

20 September – MM in Sunderland

21 September – reivers in Hexham

21 September – Whalton fair

22 September – reivers at Ancrum

24 September – Reivers (talk) Cleadon

05 October – Richard III at Barnard Castle

[October] – Home Guard at Bamburgh

23 October – Reivers at Redcar (am)

23 October – Reivers at Heaton LHS (pm)

24 October – Saltburn – Pre 1066

28 October – storytelling at the Hearth

30 October – WWII in Grainger Market

31 October – Jack’s Back in Grainger Market

01 November – Hylton Castle WWII

02 November – ditto

05 November – ‘Rising of the North’ at Sunniside LHS

06 – 08 November – WWI at the Sill

25 – 27 November – Vikings at Higham Hall

[November] – D-Day at City Library

07 – 08 December – Santa at Preston Park

14 – 15 December – ditto

21 – 22 December – ditto

08 December – Hussars @ Charge Museum


2020


16 January – reivers talk at Alnwick

27 – 29 March – Hawick Reivers Festival

20 – 24 April – Jacobite Rebellion tour

25 – 29 April – Bannockburn tour

08 May – VE Event Preston park (school)

16 – 17 May – Blyth Battery

26 June – Maggie’s Culture Crawl


2021


04 – 07 July – Monmouth tour