History in the Making Ltd director, Hamish MacLeod, has been supplying historical military advice to directors and producers for over 25 years. As a historian, Hamish thoroughly researches all aspects of military history for each and every project undertaken by History in the Making Ltd.
Fightmaster and Second Unit Director
After many years working as a performer specialising in swordplay, horse combat and firearms, Hamish progressed to become a fight arranger and theatrical battle choreographer.
As a long-established armourer and licensed firearms specialist, Hamish is frequently contracted to work as an advisor on the safe use of weapons.
Armourer and Pyrotechnician
History in the Making Ltd are Registered Firearms Dealers for the film, television and theatre industry. We have stocks of live-firing and replica weapons, full size cannons, swords and daggers (both practical and prop).
Whatever the needs of your production, History in the Making Ltd have the arms and armour to make your action come alive!
Wardrobe Services
History in the Making Ltd are able to provide full Wardrobe Services for all types and size of production, including transport to location or set, Wardrobe Managers and Dressers.
We also have a long-established manufacturing suite producing costume for hire or sale.
Makeup and Prosthetics
To compliment our wardrobe services, we have developed a make-up special effects and prosthetics service. Using safe and reliable materials we can reproduce any type of wound or injury.
Horse Master
History in the Making have been working with horses for many years, both as performers and as managers or horse masters.
Over recent years we have purchased and trained a stock of horses to specifically work on film, and can now supply stunt horses, carriage horses, circus horses and combat horses.
Music
Are you looking for a live act for a production, launch-party or corporate event? Do you need historically-accurate music for a project, either faithfully reproduced or originally composed?
From the intimate setting of a Normandy manor-house to a four-hundred-seater marquee, History in the Making have entertained them all.
Set/Prop Design and Build
History in the Making Ltd have full on-site workshop facilities and we are happy to design specific props or build entire sets.
Education
The History in the Making Ltd "History in Education" programme is a unique interactive experience, bringing history directly to schoolchildren.
Fight a Roman battle in the 'Testudo' shield-formation, defend the British coast from the Spanish Armada or live the hard life of a child in Victorian times: History doesn't come more alive than this.
Find cast, crew, technicians and consultants for your next production. Soon you'll be able to visit our History Makers site for recommended affiliates of History in the Making.
