We are a UK-based historical re-enactment group consisting of Grymm’s World of Wonders, Tooms Medical Marvels and the Grymm-Tooms Picture Company, covering the Victorian era from 1860 – 1900. We are based in London and operate in and around the M25 area although we are willing to travel further if required.

The late 19th century was a time of incredible discovery, invention and change and it is our intention to illustrate a broad spectrum of experiences throughout that period. Many of our exhibits are unique and hand made by us. We are not a 'medicine show' or 'flim-flam' artists, nor a shop for that matter (although we do owe a debt to the great showman Phineas T Barnum) – we are a museum, and much of what we show is about man’s place in nature, his effect on it, and interpretation of it throughout the Victorian era. We also include a collection of pre-cinema devices which brought the world to the parlour for the first time.

The purpose of the site is not only to introduce our services, but also to serve as a resource for studying this period. After each event, Professor Grymm writes an article which not only gives a flavour of the event for those that weren't there, but also includes links to allow the reader to follow up the historical research for themselves. Many of the exhibits seem fantastical to the casual viewer, but each of them has been carefully documented and we encourage our visitors to explore this world of wonders for themselves.

We are available for multi-period or Victorian re-enactment living history events. We also have our own public liability insurance.

You can contact us by sending an email to (just click on the link.)

We can also illustrate other aspects of Victorian pastimes such as playing Croquet and other Living History activities.