This weekend, we will be marking the anniversary of the biggest battle ever fought in Britain – Marston Moor. Over the weekend there will be events in the villages near York that surround the battlefield, organised by our friends in Sir Thomas Glemham’s Regiment. The battle was fought on 2nd July 1644 and saw the…
Check out these great galleries of photos taken from the event in Peterborough! http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=104087 http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=104087
If you’re in the Leeds/West Yorkshire area and fancy finding out more about our fantastic hobby – or even just meeting new people – why not pop along to the Palace Pub in Leeds from 7.30pm this Thursday? The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote runs regular pub meetings in both Leeds and Oxford. Our…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/norfolkchic/5878504650/in/pool-1540307@N21 Phew, what a scorcher! Peterborough sounded to the roar of musket and the clash of swords at the weekend as the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote brought the English Civil War to life as part of the Peterborough Heritage Festival. King Charles (ably played by our very own Corporal Toner!) rode into town…
Think we’re some kind of stuffy historical group? Think again – it’s the friends and the social scene that keeps people coming back again and again. Hear it from members themselves and visit earlofmanchesters.co.uk to join up now! [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/15388206 w=500&h=283] [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/14384788 w=500&h=283]
366 years ago today, Parliament’s New Model Army resoundingly defeated the forces of King Charles in the decisive fight that brought the first English Civil War to a close. In this epic battle, the Royalist infantry was destroyed and, without a field army at his command, the king’s attempt to impose his autocratic rule on…
A king under arrest. A town in revolt. When Peterborough slips back to the English Civil War, who knows what the outcome will be? The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote is delighted to be returning to the historic town of Peterborough later this month as part of the annual Peterborough Heritage Festival. The grounds…
If you’ve ever fancied getting yourself a hobby that’s not only utterly unique, but is also a great way to make new friends and visit amazing places, then it’s as easy as heading down the pub … The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote runs regular pub meetings in both Leeds and Oxford! Our members…
After a great weekend at Newbury, it’s time to look ahead to the calendar for this year. We’ve got quite a packed summer of events this year, both in the north and the south of England. Our next event is at Peterborough in the majestic surroundings of the cathedral – a fantastic multi-period event which…
Yet another cracking weekend of battling, socialising and fun times with the Earl of Manchester’s regiment! Newbury Showground shuddered at the sound of cannon and musket as the regiment marched onto the field at the head of the Army of Parliament as we recreated the Second Battle of Newbury from 1644. One of our pikemen,…