Film, TV, Museum,Theatre and Charity work

We have a long standing relationship with various media companies and theatre groups. In the past we have provided items for the Imperial War Museum, The BBC, Paramount Pictures, Madam Tussauds, The New London Theatre, The Sex Pistols, The Royal Exchange theatre, The National Theatre of Serbia and of Norway and Leeds City council.

We have also been involved in charity events where we have provided our services for free

We provide a hire service for film, TV and theatre which includes, uniforms, props and in some cases weapons. We have a wide variety of uniforms available but we mainly specialise in World War Two British and German.

Our rates are competative and rates can be negotiated for long term hire

Royal Armouries, Leeds

In a busy start to the year we were extremely proud to be contacted by the Royal Armouries and asked to provide several WW1 and WW2 British uniforms. It is indeed an honour to be approached by such a prestigious museum.

History Bunker is now an official supplier to The Royal Armouries

Hypotheria - Theatre production

In Jan 2010 we provided a costume for a new theatre production entitled, Hypothermia, below is a short description -

World premiere of new play in Huddersfield - This taut, gripping drama is a moving and powerful celebration of life, hope and love. Critically acclaimed, inspirational Full Body & The Voice is at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield with world premiere of it's latest production HYPOTHERMIA 3rd till 6th February. Dark, funny, poignant and compelling by turns this thrilling play has a unique physical style and is a piece of new and original writing by FB&TV's Artistic Director Vanessa Brooks.

Based on fact during a period when 'mercy killing' served as a cloak for the mass murder of people with disabilities HYPOTHERMIA asks how far removed we are now from making judgements about the worth of humanity and whether a reluctance to take action and fight prejudice could result in similar acts happening again.

Rebellion - Computer Game software

In Jan 2010 we worked with computer game producing giant, Rebellion, most famous for their creation "Aliens v Predator". The guys from Rebellion spent a day at The History Bunker photographing various German WW2 uniforms for their follow up to Sniper Elite (pictured). The new game will be set in the wastes of 1941 Stalingrad and is sure to be a hit

Royal Canadian regiment

In Jan 2010 we provided a complete Boer War uniform for the Royal Canadian Regiment museum, Canada

Black Watch Museum, Perth, Scotland

In January 2010 we provided some 19th century British soldier kit for the Black Watch Museum in Perth Scotland

WW2 Museum, Toledo, Spain

In November 2009 we were asked to provide a specially comissioned out fit worn by the inmates of the Death Camps. The outfit will be displayed in the WW2 museum in Toledo, Spain

WW2 Re-enactor magazine - Dec 09 - Jan 10 issue

In November 2009 we were asked by Edon Publishing to provide a WW2 British officers uniform. Our uniform was featured on the front page of WW2 re-enactor magazine as well as featuring in a major article within.

INGLORIOUS BASTERDS - TARRANTINO

In November 2009 we were asked to provide uniforms and equipment to be used in promotional work regarding the DVD release of Quentin Tarrantinos "Inglorious Basterds".

Imperial War Museum

In September 09 we were asked to provide a selection of WW2 French paperwork for the Imperial War Museum. The paperwork was to be of the type carried by British speis dropped in France during WW2 and was to be used in a display at the museum.

WW2 anniversary charity event - West Leeds

In September 09 we provided a number of uniforms for WW2 themed event a Phil May Court sheltered housing centre in Leeds UK. Our uniforms were provided free of charge as this was a charity event organised for the residents.

The event was attended by members of the British army both past and present as well as members of the local media

The BBC

We recently provided the BBC with one of our WW2 British soldier uniforms. This is to be used in an episode of the BBC's tea time magazine programme "The One Show" and is to be worn by former political journalist, John Segeant.

The episode is set for broadcast in September 2009

Online Computer Game Project

In July 2009 we worked with photographer and designer Chris West on his venture to combine online gaming with gamer vacations. The project is at an early stage and many details are confidential but all will be revealed soon................so watch this space!

Attached are some of the photographs taken for publicity shots

US Airborne

The Liquidation - Emporer Films

In July 2009 we provided Emporer Films of Norway and number of uniforms and props for their production of "The Liquidation". The plot centres around a group of German WW2 soldiers in Norway

Dead Snow - IFC Films

In July 2009 we were involved in promotional work for the DVD release of Norwegian Nazi Zombie movie "Dead Snow". We provided uniforms and equipment for the launch.

Dead Snow is a Norwegian comedy horror, starring among others, Charlotte Frogner, Stig Frode and Jenny Skavlan. It centres around a group of teens who discover a cache of Nazi treasure in the mountains. They are quickly persued by its owners, a group of Nazi Zombies!

Dead Snow

Madame Tussauds

We have recently being working in conjunction with Madame Tussauds with regards to their new museum which opened in Berlin in 2008.

We provided a full uniform and insignia for their model of Otto von Bismarck,
the first chancellor of Germany (1871 – 1890). The uniform was tailored to Tussauds specifications by one of our American tailors using the finest material. Great care was in the production as Madame Tussauds were very specific about what they required. In the end they were extremely happy.

If you would like to visit Madame Tussauds to see our uniform on display click here or call +44 (0) 870 999 029

Shutter Island - Paramount Pictures, Hollywood

We have recently provided reproduction WW2 paperwork for scenes in the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster, Shutter Island/ “Ashcliffe” starring Leonardo Dicaprio and British actor Ben Kingsley.

Directed by Martin Scorsese the plot revolves around a U.S Marshal, Teddy Daniels (Dicaprio) who is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane. We provided paperwork for scenes which take place in the offices of
a liberated Dachau concentration camp in 1945. The film is due for release in 2009.

Valkyrie - Film production

We were involved in yet another Hollywood blockbuster, 2009's "Valkyrie" starring Tom Cruise.
This time we were asked to provide a selection of props which included large silver eagles and flags.

Operation Valkyrie - The Documentary

We have been heavily involved in the production of a documentary/dramatisation of the attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler in 1944 by Claus von Stauffenberg. The documentary is being filmed in Oxford, England in May 2008 by Pantheon Films in conjunction with Bill Schwartz of Schwartz & Company www.schwartzcompany.com

We were asked to provide 26 actors including the parts of Adolf Hitler, Claus von Stauffenberg, Kietel and many others. We were also on hand to provide assistance on WW2 German vehicles, including Opel Blitz trucks, Kubelwagons and Erwin Rommels original staff car. We also assisted in the acquisition and hiring of the weapons needed, including K98 rifles, MP40 sub machine guns and Luger sidearms (these were provided by a reputable company and an armourer was in attendance at all times).

Imagine This - The New London Theatre, Drury Lane, London

In June 2008 we were aked to provide 13 individually tailored SS uniforms for the West End stage musical - Imagine This.

All uniforms were made to exact measurments and came with insignia, medlas, webbing and overcoats.

The Producers, Neptune Theatre, Nova Scotia, Canada

In April 2008 we worked with the Neptune Theatre in Canada on their production of the Mel Brooks classic "The Producers". We provided tailor made WW2 German outfits for all of the cast

Film Blades, Cyprus

In December 2008 we were given the associate production role on an upcoming Cypriot film about the British army occupation. We provided 25 full soldier and officer uniforms, all tailor made.

Royal Lancashire Fusiliers

In Feb 2009 we collaborated with sculpture Kevin Harlow to provide three uniforms for the Royal lancashire Fusiliers new museum in Bury, Lancashire. The three uniforms were from the Napoleonic era, World War 1 and World War 2 and were based on the 3 former members of the regiment

Royal Lancs Museum WW2 uniform

Royal Lancs WW1 uniform

UK Armed Forces Day - Leeds Town Hall - 27th June 2009

We were very proud to be involved in UK Armed Forces Day at the Leeds Town Hall. A nationwide event celebrating the efforts of the British armed forces both past and present.

We supplied several British army uniforms spanning the years 1879 to 1944. We would like to thank our friends at Leeds City Council for giving us the opportunity to take part in what was an excellent day

We hope to be involed in Armed Forces day on an annual basis and hope, next year, to have a History Bunker Stall. More details will be available nearer the time

Armed Forces Day

The History Bunker MP on guard outside Leeds Town Hall on Armed Frorces Day

Pete Kember - Sonic Boom/Spacemen 3

We recently provided musician Pete Kember (Sonic Boom/Spacemen 3) with a number of our German winter parka coats. Here Peter is seen wearing one of our coats in a promo shoot for New York magazine I.D in order to promote his production of the new album by MGMT

Photgraph by Steve Perilloux

Steve Jones - Sex Pistols

Steve Jones, from legendary punk band Sex Pistols, contacted us in order to purchase a number of items to wear on stage during the bands 2008 Combine Harvester tour. Steve purchased jack boots, Afrika Koprs shirts and Tropical pants as well as DAK caps

Epping Forest Museum

In July 2009 we provided a complete WW1 British soldiers uniform for Epping Forest Museum. The uniform is currently being displayed in a mock up trench which forms part of the museums display pertaining to the Great War. The display runs from July 2009 to September 2009.