A gathering of makers & craftspeople

Made by Hand.
Proven in Use.

From the heat of the forge to the edge of the carving blade. Independent craftspeople, living traditions and work with a story — gathered under one banner.

Longship Trading Company emblem: a Viking longship with shields representing carving, blacksmithing and combat. Craft, create, train.
North East England Online & at events Bespoke work welcomed

Three businesses. One shared banner.

Many crafts.
One longship.

Meet the three businesses aboard the Longship: Midgard Magic, Timeless Forge and Battle Ready Academy. From carved wood and forged metal to the craft of performance, each brings its own skills, identity and story to our collective.

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Woodcraft & carving

Midgard Magic

Bespoke woodcraft with character. Midgard Magic brings carved details, personalised keepsakes and handmade pieces to life, inspired by stories, heritage and the people who use them.

  • Woodcarving and bespoke woodcraft
  • Personalised gifts and keepsakes
  • Living-history pieces
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Blacksmithing & metalwork

Timeless Forge

Shaped by heat, hammer and hand. Timeless Forge brings traditional blacksmithing to the collective, creating metalwork with purpose, lasting character and a connection to the past.

  • Hand-forged metalwork
  • Historic-inspired and practical pieces
  • Bespoke commissions
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Stage combat & performance

Battle Ready Academy

The craft of bringing action to life. Battle Ready Academy focuses on stage combat, movement and performance, helping people develop their skills and tell convincing stories through action.

  • Stage combat training
  • Movement and performance skills
  • Workshops and training experiences
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Made within the collective

Crafted by hand.
Brought to life.

Discover carving and woodcraft from Midgard Magic, blacksmithing from Timeless Forge, and combat workshops with Battle Ready Academy. Enquire about a commission or workshop below.

Blacksmithing

Character commissions

Props, fittings and personal pieces developed around a story, use or historic influence.

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Carving & woodcraft

Personalised keepsakes

Carved gifts and small-batch pieces designed to mark a season, team or special occasion.

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Combat workshops

Bring action to life

Stage combat workshops with Battle Ready Academy, exploring movement, performance and storytelling through action.

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Collaborative work

Living-history pieces

Practical, characterful equipment made for interpretation, events and hands-on use.

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From our workshops & the field

The Longship galleries

Meet us in the field

Gather around
the fire.

Markets, craft fairs and living-history events give makers a chance to meet the people who use their work. We’re bringing together opportunities to trade, demonstrate and share skills as a collective.

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Talk to us about
  • Collective stalls and trading opportunities
  • Craft demonstrations and maker workshops
  • Collaborative commissions
  • Training experiences with Battle Ready Academy

Open the conversation

Bring us your idea.
Join our story.

Looking for something handmade? Tell us your idea, timeframe and intended use. If you’re a maker interested in the collective, introduce your craft and what you’d like to bring aboard.

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