Born in Norfolk in 1625, Myngs joined the navy shortly before the outbreak of the English Civil War and, siding with Parliament, he rapidly rose through the ranks. He first appeared prominently during the first Anglo Dutch War (1652-1654) as captain of the Elisabeth when he captured a Dutch convoy, including two men-of-war taken as…
So after the long winter, summer is upon us and with it the start of our reenactment season – why not come and experience the drama of the English Civil War with us? The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote, as part of The Armie of Parliament, will be at Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire this coming week, 30th…
This is a matchlock musket. Doesn’t look like much? Well, technically it’s not – it’s essentially a tube with a small hole at one end and a big hole at the other. But this simple piece of steel and wood changed the face of warfare forever. The musket is quite a basic weapon, but the…
So after the long winter, the summer will soon be with us and with it the start of our reenactment season! The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote, as part of The Armie of Parliament, will be at Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire this First May Bank Holiday 2016, 30th April to the 2nd of May. And the…