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Manchester's monthly pub meet – tomorrow night!
It’s that time again: this Thursday (30th September) is the monthly Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote pub meeting in the Palace pub in Leeds. Come along and meet members of the regiment, enjoy a pint and a natter, and find out why this hobby is so much fun – all without having to don…
Hot off the presses: the media goes all 17th Century
We got some great coverage in the local media both before and after last weekend. Here’s a selection of the reports: Yorkshire Evening Post – 21st September Yorkshire Post – 27th September Yorkshire Evening Post – 28th September Thanks again to everyone who came along – a great time had by all!
PHOTOS: Leeds goes back in time to the 17th Century!
Cannon boomed, muskets fired, youngsters found themselves signing up to fight for Parliament – and one or two people found themselves in the stocks! The courtyard outside the Royal Armouries resounded to the sights, sounds and smells of the English Civil War, with members of the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote bringing to life…
The eve of battle! Just hours to go till Leeds is transformed
Just a day to go till the courtyard outside the Royal Armouries in Leeds is transformed into an encampment full of gambling Roundheads, oppressed civilians, cooking goodwives and slovenly officers… The Royal Armouries website has all the details, plus directions and museum information. Our displays will take place between 10am and 5pm on both Saturday…
Youngsters beware – a trip to the Royal Armouries this weekend could be impressive!
See the full gallery on Posterous Caption: re-enactors Michael Molcher, Ian Handley and Danni Sheldon enact a scene from this weekend’s English Civil War display at the Royal Armouries (photo credit: image by GAVIN FREEBORN) Youngsters visiting the Royal Armouries this weekend could find themselves signing up to join The New Model Army ……
Now online at the Sealed Knot website!
As part of the Sealed Knot, the world’s oldest and Europe’s largest re-enactment society, we regularly join thousands of other English Civil War enthusiasts to re-enact the period. The ‘Knot’, as it’s known, has been around for more than 40 years and regiments stage events from small historical encampments to major battles. And now you can…
Hitting the headlines!
The Yorkshire Evening Post has already given us some nice publicity about our forthcoming event at the Royal Armouries on 25th and 26th September – even using a great photo from our event at Temple Newsam earlier this year! Don’t forget to spread the word, we’re very excited and preparations are well underway – hope…
PRESS RELEASE: The Roundheads take over Clarence Dock!
Clarence Dock in Leeds may be more used to the footfall of shoppers, but it’s set to sound with the footsteps of history — as the English Civil War comes to terrifying life! Cannon will boom, muskets will fire and the sights, sounds and smells of the 17th Century conflict come to life with an…
THIS WEEKEND: the siege of Basing House begins!
Our annual August Bank Holiday event promises to be a fantastic long weekend of historical and battlefield fun – this year’s venue is the stunning Basing House, near Basingstoke! This event marks the re-opening of the property after a year-long re-development project. Two magnificent Civil War battle re-enactments will tell the story of the long…