Just 48 hours to go till the massive re-enactment at Loseley Park near Guildford The August Bank Holiday weekend will see possibly the biggest re-enactment in Britain this year, with groups ranging from the Sealed Knot to Napoleonic and World War II re-enacters bringing the past to life in an event that will appeal to…
We think you should make your way to Loseley Park, near Guildford, for what will be an absolutely fantastic event. The August Bank Holiday weekend is always a big one for the Sealed Knot, and this year’s will be no different. On 27th, 28th, 29th August we’ll be at Loseley Park for a huge weekend…
… as if you had to ask! The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment took part in another great event at the weekend, this time just down the road from Barnsley in the stunning setting of Wentworth Castle. A big thanks to our Royalist friends in The Marquess of Newcastle’s Regiment of Foote for a great time…
Many of our members also take part in events with other re-enactment groups, with time periods stretching from Roman through to Second World War. The other weekend, a contingent of Manchester’s headed to New Brighton, just over the Mersey from Liverpool, to take part in the pirate muster – organised by our friends in the…
This weekend, we’ll be just outside Barnsley in the splendid grounds of Wentworth Castle for another weekend of history and battle! Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August will see the castle transformed into a garrison as pikemen and musketeers, cavalrymen, cannons, civilians, sutlers, and orators descend onto the grounds to bring the 17th Century to the…
Don’t forget – this weekend we’re bringing the sights and sounds of the English Civil War to Debdale Park in Gorton, Manchester. This Sunday (24th July), the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment will set up camp at the Gorton Festival. Our living history camp will be open from 11.30am to 4.30pm. Meet the soldiers, see how they…
Cannon will roar, muskets will fire and the English Civil War will come to life in Manchester this weekend! Visitors to Debdale Park in Gorton will be transported back to the 17th century this Sunday (24th July) when the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment sets up camp at Gorton Festival. Our living history camp will be open…
An absolutely fascinating gallery of photos of ‘Jailer’s keys’ “Jailers’ keys were apparently filled with gun powder to create a primitive gun that could be detonated if there was any trouble when opening a cell door. We found several original versions that back up this claim, dating from the 17th century and of various complexity.”
On the evening of the 2nd July 1644, at Marston Moor near York, the Royalist army under Prince Rupert of the Rhine and the Marquess of Newcastle faced off against the Parlimentarian army of the Scottish Earl of Leven, the Earl of Manchester and Lord Fairfax. The day before, the Royalists had outmanoeuvred Parliament and…
If you’re in the Oxford area and fancy finding out more about our fantastic hobby – or even just meeting new people – why not pop along to the Punter pub from 7.30pm this Thursday? The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote runs regular pub meetings in both Leeds and Oxford. Our members get together…