On the cold morning of 21st December 1643, a group of men marched into the ornate chapel of Peterhouse, the oldest university college in Cambridge. In the presence of the college’s president, fellows and other dignitaries, they began to smash, pull down, and deface religious imagery on the walls and pews. Statues of two…
Meet a face of Manchester’s: Pikeman Emma We spend our summers battling as a team and spending time as a family – but who are the people who make up the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote? We’re delighted to introduce you to a face of our regiment using some of their favourite photos, as…
When: 10am-4pm, Saturday 25 January 2020 Where: Nantwich, Cheshire (march to town square, followed by battle on Mill Island) Once again, the floral market town of Nantwich throws open it’s doors to over 500 Sealed Knot troops from across the UK to re-enact the English Civil War battle of 1644. Whether you are a Parliamentarian or…
Don’t forget that you can get a fresh dose of 17th Century action delivered to your phone or tablet every single day! Follow The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote on Instagram to see us in action at events up and down the country – both on the battlefield and behind-the-scenes – as we enjoy…
The Treaty Against a King: The 1643 Solemn League and Covenant What was the document, signed on 25 September 1643, that brought two nations together in arms against their shared king? The Solemn League and Covenant was an agreement between Parliament and the Scots to unite in opposition to King Charles I during the First English Civil…
‘Where England’s sorrows began’: The Battle of Powick Bridge A daring raid on a convoy laden with treasure, a dashing young prince charging to the rescue, the opening salvo of a war between King and Parliament that would end on virtually the same ground – what was the Battle of Powick Bridge? While the Battle of…
Reenactment isn’t just about battling in fields and cosy camp fires, you can also get to take part in unusual and unexpected events that help bring Britain’s civil war alive. The Levellers are one of the most important and well-known groups from the English Civil War, a radical grass roots political movement that, in 1647,…
Meet a face of Manchester’s: Pikeman Dave We spend our summers battling as a team and spending time as a family – but who are the people who make up the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote? With Manc’s Mugs we introduce you to a face of our regiment using some of their favourite photos,…
What a final event of the season! We garrisoned the stunning ruins of Whittington Castle for a weekend of living history, skirmishing, and great fun! Deep in the heart of the Shropshire countryside between Oswestry and Shrewsbury, the castle is believed to be the first in the UK which is owned and run by the…
Horrible at History – re-enacting without a clue! by Katherine Corr So… you like the idea of re-enacting, but know nothing about history? Does the idea of being quizzed on battles you know nothing about bring you out in a cold sweat? Or maybe you like the idea of the camping and the camaraderie, but…