John Callow from the University of Suffolk is the author of a new biography of James Stanley, Earl of Derby, the Royalist officer and Lancastrian magnate who, it was claimed, led the assault on the defences at Bolton in May 1644. John kindly agreed to write for us about Stanley, the so-called ‘King of Mann’, and…
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…
We’re all back home after a brilliant weekend at Newark in Nottinghamshire, battling on the original earthwork defences of the town at the Queen’s Sconce in the blazing hot sun – not even an England game could stop us (though we were very pleased with the score when we got back to camp!). Photos by Andrew…
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 on 7-8 July and you’ll step back in time to 1644 – but…
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 on 7-8 July and you’ll step back in time to 1644 –…
Cannon will fire, drums will sound, and swords will clash as the English Civil War returns to Bolton in a fantastic FREE event – almost 375 years since the notorious ‘Bolton Massacre’! 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…
[vimeo 273409462 w=640 h=360] Cannon will fire, drums will sound, and swords will clash as the English Civil War returns to Bolton in a fantastic FREE event! Roundheads and Cavaliers will descend on Bolton School THIS WEEKEND (7-8 July) for ‘The Storming of Bolton’ – an exciting weekend of thrilling battles and fascinating ‘living history’ The event…
The English Civil War Revisited at Lancaster Castle When: 10am to 5pm, 4 August – 5 August Where: Lancaster Castle, Castle Parade, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1YJ In the 1640s the country was plunged into Civil War as Parliamentarians rebelled against the Crown and fierce battles raged between the Royalists and their opponents. One of the early casualties was Lancaster…
When: 10am-4pm, 11 August – 12 August Where: Ashby Castle and Bath Grounds 42 Windsor Rd, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1TW Organised by Sir George Lisle’s Regiment, the Sealed Knot returns after more than 20 years to once again occupy Ashby De La Zouch castle and town. With battles on both days at the historic Bath Grounds and…
Marking 50 years of The Sealed Knot Where: Claydon House, Buckinghamshire When: 25-26 August This August, The Sealed Knot celebrates 50 years of bringing the English Civil War to life. Founded in 1968 by Brigadier Peter Young and still Britain’s largest single reenactment group, for five decades the society has commemorated this pivotal moment in…