Our current header display shows Guild members, past and present, together with a few guests, all photographed just before the displays become open to visitors. The set-up schedule is often tight but we have never yet failed to be ready on time.

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Visitors' comments on our events

Superb presentation. Very realistic.

We expected a routine visit. What an excellent surprise, full of interest.

Far more interesting than any of my history lessons.

 Absolutely brilliant and very educational.

An amazing trip back in time. The children were dumbstruck!

Most impressed by the event staged here today. Very authentic presentation. We enjoyed the visit immensely.

What a fantastic day. It made the house come alive for us - the smells, the food, the costumes and the time you took to talk to us.

Thank you for adding the marvellous atmosphere.

Superb! Informative, fascinating and explained by everybody with wit and erudition.

Very much enjoyed the living history, and especially the 'hands on' bit. It really brings it alive.

A quite absorbing experience.

Excellent. One of the best events. All of the participants were friendly and took time to explain.

The unexpected experience of seeing the house brought to life was extraordinary. Having been members of the National Trust for 15 years, this was the most meaningful visit.

An excellent way to bring the past to life. Well worth coming to see.

Well done on replicating all the tiny details. Very impressive.

A most enjoyable, stimulating and educational visit. History brought alive.

Superbly authentic. A 'must' for history teachers!

Amazing! Much better than museums.

A most fascinating, enjoyable and interesting experience meeting sucj wonderful people bringing the 17th century to life. I have had one of the most enjoyable afternoons of my life.

Very enjoyable presented, with admirable attention to detail.

The children found the day particularly interesting and enlightening.

A splendid day! It was wondeful to see living history in action. We learnt such a lot about 17th century life. Thank you for all your passion!

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Introduction

The Guild of Gentry and Allied Skills is a costumed history interpretation group specialising in the portrayal of domestic life in early 17th century Britain. Our volunteer members appear at appropriate heritage properties throughout the country and we have worked with English Heritage, the National Trust, local government educational departments, museums and for private enterprises.

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The Guild at Lodge Park E-mail

The Guild celebrates the National Trust's Food, Glorious Food! week at the end of May 2009 at Lodge Park in Gloucestershire. Click the screen to start playing the video. You can find more details and photos by clicking here.

 
On The Nature of Women E-mail

Frances Howard, Countess of SomersetThe portrait gallery at Montacute House in Somerset is hosting a temporary exhibition of portraits of Tudor and Jacobean women, 1535 to 1620. The exhibition is called "On the Nature of Women" and runs from 30th April 2008 to October 2009. The following links give more information.

 

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The provision of a satisfactory image gallery is proving problematical. A new one is being tested and it currently contains some images from our recent event at Lodge Park. Please click here to view them.

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