Where better to spread our love of history than at HistFest at the British Library? Over a weekend in April, a detachment of The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote returned to the British Library for another HistFest, the annual gathering of folk with a passion for history. Alongside the talks by writers and historians…
Tracking the movements of a single body of soldiers, never mind individuals, through the chaos and carnage of the British Civil Wars can be a challenge to even the most dedicated of historians. While we might know the names and accomplishments of their officers, the common soldier often remains nameless, faceless, and voiceless, which leaves…
Much like their more famous ‘war on Christmas’, some hardline Puritans of the early 17th Century also had Easter in their sights. It has been said that the transformation of Easter into a secular festival second only to Christmas has accelerated in recent years. With the long weekend affording many families the chance to come…
We’re a bit in shock but over the moon! For the FOURTH year in a row, the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote have been awarded the Rose Bowl for ‘Best Regiment’ at the Battle of Nantwich!! What a weekend! You can get a glimpse of what we got up to on our Tiktok video… …
A New Year means only one thing – a new reenactment season will soon be upon us! And the members of the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote got an early start by travelling from all over the country to attend our annual training event in Yorkshire. This was a chance to see our friends…
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Our reenactment season for 2025 has now come to a close – and what a year it’s been! Members of The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote have been up and down the country to bring the past to life at some amazing locations, from stately homes to housing estates. So we thought we would…
Behind the Bang! A matross’s reflection on legacy and camaraderie by Monika Tkocz-Huck The weekend’s over, the last major event of the year, and I’m still hearing the echo of it — not just the boom of the guns but the hum of memory, laughter and shared purpose. Our old girl, Lady Ann, has been…
In the 17th Century, Christmas Day was more than just a religious date – it marked the beginning of the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas between Christmas and Epiphany Eve, commonly called ‘Twelfth Night’. We may know it from the much later song, but for people in Stuart England it was a highlight of the…
We love hearing about the 17th Century and the English Civil Wars – and there are now plenty of podcasts that allow you to dive into this endlessly fascinating period of history! To help you find the best way to distract, educate, and entertain yourself, we’ve compiled a list of the best podcasts that focus…