It’s that time of the month again – the regular Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Pub meeting at the Palace pub in Leeds! This is when we gather in the pub and have a damn good natter over a pint or two. Why not join us? We’re just here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=palace%20pub%2C%20kirkgate%2C%20leeds&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl&output=embed View Larger Map So if…
On 18th July, two members from The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote took part in The Race for Life in aid of Cancer Reseach UK, dressed in the uniforms of English Civil War musketeers. Here’s what one of the runners, Lorna, had to report: On 18th July 2010 myself and Kathy joined 2000 other…
Being in Manchester’s isn’t all about the past – sometimes it’s about the future too. Two of our members are taking part in The Race for Life in aid of Cancer Reseach UK is on this Sunday (18th July) at 11am. Whereas most of the runners and walkers will be donning sports gear, Lorna and…
It’s probably the most common question we get when we do an event – what was the English Civil War and why did it happen? As re-enactors, we often come up against stereotypes of the past; for us it’s people who have been fed a life-long diet of dour Roundheads and dashing Cavaliers, spoilsport Oliver…
Photo by John Grant After a fantastic weekend, members of The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote are now recovering from taking part in the Peterborough Heritage Festival, which saw the grounds around the stunning cathedral transformed into an eon-spanning historical extravaganza, covering periods from the Roman era to the Second World War. Thousands of…
Members of the Exposure Leeds group, a bunch of photographers organised through the Flickr photo website, attended our event at Temple Newsam a few weeks ago and seemed to have a great time – they certainly captured some fantastic images. Below we have included a few of the sets of photos taken over the course…
Lots of very lovely people came up to us at Temple Newsam and asked us when they could see us perform again… Our next event in Yorkshire isn’t until the last weekend in September, when we pay our visit to the prestigious Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. It’s a fantastic venue and probably our favourite…
Don’t forget that this Thursday (27th May) is the third monthly Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Pub! On the last Thursday of every month our members meet up at 7.30pm in the Palace pub, next to Leeds Parish Church on Kirkgate, Leeds. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a member, interested in finding out more…
Well, what a weekend! A big thank you to all the members of the public who came to our event at Temple Newsam at the weekend. Glorious sunshine, enthusiastic crowds and a great family atmosphere made this one of the best events we’ve done. Hundreds gathered each day to witness displays of arms and a…
We’re counting down the hours till the regiment transports Temple Newsam House back to one of the most turbulent periods in its history. Preparations are being finalised that will see The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote take over the magnificent Tudor-Jacobean house and bring the 17th Century to vivid life! More details over the…