The English War Bow was the weapon used to great effect by the armies of the medieval English kings. In the hands of English and Welsh archers it came to dominate the European battlefield for most of the late medieval age and defined some of the greatest achievements in England’s military history.

Havoc! are the only UK archery display group demonstrating the English war bow as it would have been at the height of the Hundred Year’s War.

 

 

Shooting

Havoc! demonstrate the strength and skill of the English archer, shooting bows with draw weights in excess of 100lb!

 

Weapons and Equipment

Our Living History display allows you to experience the weapons, clothing and lifestyle of the English archer on campaign in the late 14th Century

 

Armour Piercing

Havoc! use replica war bows and arrows and demonstrate just how devastating the bow was against period armour!