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Historical Craft Demonstrations
Shoe-making in Viking, Saxon, Norman
and Medieval Times

On display is a fully equipped medieval shoe maker’s workshop with tools, shoes, examples of various work-stages and work in progress. Historic records prove that women did work in the shoe-trade. The fact that I am a female craftsperson is therefore perfectly in order.

I can either set up shop on your modern premises and give the background a “period dressing” to set the scene, move into your historical premises, or work from my own period tent.

I am able to address all levels of audiences, from pre-schoolers to adults with a serious interest in archaeology. I actively engage with people in a dialogue and encourage them to have the tactile experience of handling the shoes. The sharp tools are of course always kept out of reach.
I will explain for example what it meant to be apprenticed at the age of ten, the guild system, how and why the construction of medieval shoes is fundamentally different from modern shoes, how the shoes of poor and rich people differed, what they cost, fashion-follies, and much much more.

For your peace of mind I have public liability insurance cover for up to £5.000.000 and an enhanced disclosure certificate from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). A list of previous clients is also available.

If you are interested in booking me for your event, please inform me of your requirements and I will be pleased to give you a quote.

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ANA provides reenactment shoes, medieval shoes, medieval boots, viking shoes, viking boots, saxon shoes, saxon boots, norman shoes, norman boots, dark age shoes, dark age boots, prehistoric shoes, all is handmade by Anna from leather and suitable for re-enactment, film, museum and theatre of any period.