There are fewer sights more impressive on a battlefield than a cannon being fired, with its incredible noise and smoke! Our regiment has its own cannon – The Lady Ann – and serving on its crew can be hard work but tremendous fun. Being a member of a cannon crew is actually an excellent way…
One of the most impressive parts of any large battle are the cavalry. Cavalry troops made up a third of a 17th Century army and were decisive shock troops who would charge at opposing cavalry troops to try and drive them off. The cavalry usually appears at big events but owner riders do sometimes attend…
The sound of war drums can be an incredibly stirring experience, which creates atmosphere on the battlefield and produces a real spectacle for the public. Manchester’s has a very experienced and well-respected band of drummers. You don’t have to be musical to drum and our drummers are always keen to show new people the ropes.…
Firing a musket can be a real thrill and a block of musketeers firing together is one of the most crowd pleasing aspects of a battle. Re-enactment muskets do not fire musketballs, but the gunpowder they use is very real and so firing a musket on the battlefield requires special equipment and training and, by…
Probably the most competitive role on the battlefield, pike is a great de-stresser and is suitable for adults of all genders who like a physical challenge. A pike is an 18-feet long pole made of wood that would have had a metal spike at the end, though for safety reasons ours do not. Pike fighting…