Storming the walls of Bolton! Well we couldn’t stop Bolton being overrun by the Royalists, but under the blazing heat we put up a damn good fight – and hundreds of people stood there and watched us! The Storming of Bolton took place last weekend at Bolton School and proved to be a huge success!…
This weekend: the Civil War returns to Bolton in a thrilling FREE event! Roundheads and Cavaliers descend on Bolton School on 7-8 July for ‘The Storming of Bolton’ – an exciting weekend of thrilling battles and fascinating ‘living history’! Staged by The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote, the local regiment of the Sealed Knot reenactment society, the…
Almost 375 years since the notorious ‘Bolton Massacre’, Roundheads and Cavaliers will again descend on Bolton on 7-8 July for an exciting FREE event featuring thrilling battles and fascinating ‘living history’. Click here for more details… Step into our encampment in the grounds of Bolton School and you’ll step back in time to 1644 – but who will you…
Cannon will fire, drums will sound, and swords will clash as the English Civil War returns to Bolton in a fantastic FREE event THIS WEEKEND! Roundheads and Cavaliers will descend on Bolton School on 7-8 July for ‘The Storming of Bolton’ – an exciting weekend of thrilling battles and fascinating ‘living history’! Staged by The Earl of…
Whether they’re hanging out with their new friends or joining the Apprentices, the Sealed Knot is tailor-made for families. Your kids will develop a passion for history while also meeting new chums and learning great social skills. The Sealed Knot Apprentices is for kids aged 10-15 and meet at large events to practice their skills in…
Meet the faces of the ‘Storming of Bolton’: Royalist pikeman Conor! Almost 375 years since the notorious ‘Bolton Massacre’, Roundheads and Cavaliers will again descend on Bolton on 7-8 July for an exciting FREE event featuring thrilling battles and fascinating ‘living history’. Click here for more details… Step into our encampment in the grounds of Bolton School and you’ll…
Want to really step into the past? Then our ‘living history’ displays are for you! Whether with a tented encampment or taking over a historical building, every year we organise events that focus on recreating ordinary life during the English Civil Wars to give both us and the public a unique insight into the period.…
Becoming a Water Carrier in our regiment’s Baggage Train is ideal for anyone who wants to take part in the battles but does not want to fight. It is the job of the Water Carriers to supply the thirsty troops with refreshment during a battle. The Water Carriers are a vital part of our displays…