By any standard, our event at Foxdenton Hall will leave memories that will last a lifetime… We returned to the lovely grounds of the Grade II* listed country house in Chadderton, near Manchester, for a weekend of ‘living history’. The weather gods shone on us — or, more specifically, dialled back both blazing sun and…
Bringing the biggest battle on English soil to life with friends new and old — we had a fantastic time at the muster at Marston Moor! Marston Moor in 1644 saw five separate armies meeting on moorland outside of York — the Royalist armies of Prince Rupert of the Rhine and the Marquess of Newcastle…
When: Saturday 4th — Sunday 5th July 2026 Where: Long Marston Village Hall & Recreation Ground York, YO26 7LW The Sealed Knot brings history to life, offering a chance to experience first-hand the horrors of a nation at war with itself, as well as providing a glimpse of everyday life in those days. Take a…
When: 10am-4pm. Saturday 18th — Sunday 19th July 2026 Where: Foxdenton Hall, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9QS Cannon will roar and history will come alive as the English Civil Wars return to Chadderton! Step back in time and straight into the conflict between Royalist and Parliamentarian, as the grounds of Foxdenton Hall play host to the…
We know we’ve said this before but … phew, what a scorcher! While the rest of the country sought relief from temperatures up to 32, we all spent our late May Bank Holiday donning woollen clothes and going into battle at Colchester Living History Fair — but not before we enjoyed some top tier socialising,…
For the fourth year running, we were invited to take part in Golcar Lily Day — a local celebration of the history, businesses, and community groups of the area. We played our part in a multi-period encampment, showing British history from the 12th Century, right up to World War Two. The other reenactment groups were…
It’s not been easy going back to work after such a fantastic weekend — the May Bank Holiday muster at Deene Park was a real cracker! @english.civil.war WHAT AN EPIC WEEKEND! 😎💪💥🗡️ It’s that moment of landing back to work with a bump but with sun-kissed skin and achy muscles reminding you of an unforgettable…
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…
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…