Costume and Kit

• LRP Store - everything you could possibly need for LRP, from costume, accessories and armour to weapons and combat training, via special effects, contact lenses, camping equipment and pretty much anything else you can think of. Everything you could possibly need for LRP.
• Re-Enactor's Market - held twice a year near coventry, you can get almost anything here!

Costume/Armour

• Adventurer's Mart - Costume, leather armour, latex weapons, arrowkaster bows/arrows, belt pouches, weapon loops - pretty much everything the adventurer needs!
• Al Hannah - Offers a large selection of authentic Islamic clothing imported directly from the Middle East. Based in the US.
• Armchair Armoury - All types of armour, both ready made and in kit form.
• Artisan Armours - Gorgeous looking leather armour.
• Ben Loder - Beautiful handmade leather costume, armour and props. This guy worked on, Troy, Kingdom of heaven, and other films.
• Costumes Galore - Specialize in stage makeup and theatrical costuming - based in the US.
• Croft Design - Ecclesiastical outfitters. Their shop is in Much Wenlock (very close to Wilderhope Manor). Will add your custom designs to religious outfits.
• Darkblade leather armour - Loads of leather stuff: armour, scabbards, hoods, tankard straps and anything else you can imagine. If they don't make it, ask them for it and they will. Note - this page can take some time to download!
• Garb the World - Innexpensive, sturdy, machine washable medieval garb. Based in the US
• Historical Costume Company - Historical costume from almost every period/genre imaginable. Includes a section on Pirates, and on costume for children.
• Kevin Garlick - Maker of qality period shoes. Pricey, but nice!
• Maeve's Unmentionables - Custom hand-made clothing for Renaissance and Medieval re-enactment
• Maspien Armours (no website at moment Feb 06)- Makers of leather armour. Based in the US, but they offer a 5% discout to Shards players.
• Medieval Weaponry - Weapons for reenactment not LRP, but they do some nice costume, armour and accessories at reasonable prices.
• Milieux - A massive list of links relating to costuming and costume resources. Materials, accessories, books, etc.
• Sally Green - Historical Costume and Accessories.
• Shades Leather - Lovely costumes and accessories, including woollen army jackets as well as a variety of leather goods. Will hapily make commissioned items to order.
• SnowAndFire - Costumes props and weapons made to order, as well as workshops on stage makeup, prop and costume manufacture, story telling, etc.
• Sutlers Stores - Uniforms, accoutrements, ACW and major war history costumes.
• Suzi Clarke - Historical costumes of most periods, up to about 1830 for men, 1900 for women and children, and some fantasy costumes.
• Threads of Time - Hand made, historically influenced unique clothing, specialty costumes and accessories. Based in the US.
• Urda Handiwork - Medieval and fantasy inspired clothes & shoes. Based in Sweeden.
• Vanpoulles Ltd - A family business established in 1908 to provide the Church with all types of Church requisites. A great place to acquire costume and kit for religious characters.
• Velvet Glove - Costume and rather nice looking plate armour for LRP and re-enactment. Don't appear to actually sell any gloves!
• War Wear - Period costume "to die for". Specialising in men's decorated jackets and Napoleonic uniforms, but they'll make anything. Lovely stuff.

Weapons

• Arrow Kaster - the best place to go for LRP-safe bows, crossbows, arrows and quarrels. Sadly Arrow Kaster don't have a website, but you can contact them to request a catalogue or to order at: Arrow Kaster, PO Box 1945, Cannock, Staffs WS11 2TT. Tel: (01543) 466713.
• Jokers' Masquerade - These guys sell cap guns as well as the usual joke stuff. Mostly modern, but some holsters and ammunition for sale, too.
• Bare Bones (no website at moment Feb 06)- Latex weapons made to order.
• By The Sword - For the serious collector and reenactor, don't try to use their weapons for LRP, but some of their historical armour and costume is excellent. Check it out.
• Eldritch - Lots of stock weapons and standard products to order, very popular because they're good.
• Hightower Crafts - Pricey, but some really very good stuff here if you can afford it. Lots of options on very fancy equipment, and even a Xena page for those who would dare the cold...
• Loc Zero - A large variety of LRP weapons, from stock or made to order. Also do some metal armour.
• Shards merchandise (Ask Andy)- don't forget, you can buy replica flintlock guns and bespoke latex weapons from the Shards merchandise section.
• Skian Mhor - "You imagine it, we create it" is the motto here. Armour, weapons, masks, make-up are all available as well as catalogues so you can browse at your leisure.
• Swords 'n' Stuff - Again, intended for reenactment - has some very nice suits of armour to dribble over.
• Tallows FX (Ask Pod)- Latex weapons and props both off the shelf and custom made.

Makeup/Effects

• Applethwaite and Kestian - purveyors of fine masks and prosthetics.
• 1st Night - Facepaints, stage makeup, 3D makeup, camouflage, false eyelashes, masks, costume hire, wigs, etc. Buy online or visit their shop in Milton Keynes.
• Monster Boutique - Morbid Mask's online shop. For masks, stage make-up, accessories and loads of stuff for creating top of the range bad guys.
• Tower of Ein - Latex masks of all descriptions. Based in the US.

Camping Equipment

• Army Tents - New and ex-army tents, ex-army marquees and ex-army camping equipment.
• Kelly Kettle - Large and small storm kettles which will boil water in almost any weather!
• Past Tents - Purveyors of fine quality tentage to suit any period, specializing in Late Medieval, Napoleonic and English or American Civil War designs.

Bits and Pieces

• An Foljy - Trader in Medieval Wares including Chain Mail Links, Brass & Pewter Buckles, Brass & Steel Rivets, Belt Leather, Authentic Oak-Bark Tanned Leather, Penannular brooches, Eating knives, and more.
• Back to When - Hand crafted historical replicas. Includes wooden and pewter eating/drinking utensils, coins, jewelery, and more.
• Brahm's Books - Beautiful leather-bound Medieval Grimoires and Ancient Tomes. Based in the US.
• Flag Factory - More flags than you can shake a flag pole at. Both off the shelf and custom made to your own design. Based in the US
• Grunal Moneta - Authentic-style hammered Coins from Celtic to Tudor times and everything in between. Will also make coins to your own design. Pricey, but nice, with discounts for large orders.
• Leather Man - Leather bottles, powder flasks, buckets, pouches, tankards and scabbards.
• Merchant Venturers - Re-enactment suppliers of glasswear, writing equipment, masks, pewter goods, costume patterns, and more.
• Pan's Pantry - Purveyors of Incence, Resins, Gums, Oils, Woods, Herbs & Spices, Incense Burners etc.
• Pocket Sundial - Selling a universal pocket sundial. Based in the US.
• Shepherds Watch - Portable sundials and jewellery. Based in the Canada.
• Sweetness and Light - Wax Chandlery, Lighting for Living History, Personal Accessories, Haberdashery, Textile Sundries.

Misc

• Galaxy Fireworks - Fireworks at trade prices.
• Hobby Craft - Huge shops across the UK with supplies for every craft imaginable. Sadly no online shopping as yet, but this site will let you locate your nearest store.
• Magic Shop UK - All sorts of gadgets and gizmos for magic effects.