Follow our blog for up-to-date information on our events, discover more about the fascinating history of the English Civil Wars, and get the chance to meet some of our members…
One of the pleasures of re-enactment is the opportunities it affords for photography – whether you’re in front or behind the lens! Over the past few years we’ve been inviting people on photo service Flickr to add their images of us in action to a group photo pool. You can find it right here and…
Details14th June 1645 is one of the pivotal dates of British history, as well as marking the beginning of the end of the first English Civil War. King Charles I’s forces were categorically defeated on sloping land next to a small nondescript village in Northamptonshire by the country’s first professional military force, The New Model…
DetailsOn the weekend of the 22nd & 23rd of June, the peace will be broken at Hampton Court Castle by hundreds of re-enactors descending on Herefordshire. They will be providing two full days’ excitement and colour recreating events from throughout our history. In the morning, you can experience the serenity of Hampton Court Castle with…
DetailsWe organise and take part in events up and down the country in order to bring the history of the English Civil War to life and educate the public about its pivotal role in our nation’s heritage. Whether you’re looking to learn more about history or just fancy a good family day out, you can…
DetailsA rather dazzling insight into the wealth and splendour, but also the uncertainty, of the English Civil War is to go on display. ‘The Cheapside Hoard’ was uncovered by a group of labourers under a cellar floor in London’s Cheapside in 1912. It is believed it could have been stored by a jeweller or goldsmith who…
DetailsThe eighth Baron, first Vicount Saye and Sele, and father of Nathaniel, William Fiennes was one of the prime movers in the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War. This weekend (Saturday, June 8th) our members will be travelling to the family seat of Broughton Castle to mark this connection with a display of living history…
DetailsThe Earl of Manchester, whose regiment or ‘lifeguard’ we re-enact, was a pivotal figure in the first English Civil War from 1642-45. The always-excellent The 1640s Picturebook blog has published an image of a painting, currently held by the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, of The Earl of Manchester which gives a slightly different view to…
DetailsIf you enjoyed the photos of the Battle of Nantwich that we posted a couple of weeks ago and you live in Cheshire, you may be interested to in an exhibition in Tarporley near Nantwich. It features two photographs of the battle that feature The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment from Jan Wilson of Brackendale Photography. The…
DetailsEven just the cursory wander around the English countryside will yield several old pubs, hotels and houses that lay claim to having been visited by Oliver Cromwell, Charles I, and/or the troops of either of them – whether it would be historically accurate or not! One particular favourite is a pub near Daventry in Northamptonshire…
DetailsYou can now keep up to date with all the latest news about where we’ll be appearing around the country, plus get links to other English Civil War re-enactment and history news, by signing up to the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote newsletter! We’ll keep you updated with news about forthcoming events so that you’ll…
DetailsWhen the English Civil Wars ended, it did so with England declared a republic and with Scotland and Ireland crushed beneath the new Cromwellian regime. King in all but name, Oliver Cromwell now ruled as Hobbes’ ‘Leviathan‘ But despite the achievements of his Protectorate in trade and war, England was still under a military dictatorship,…
DetailsAll this week we’ve been showing off some of the great photos taken by Brackendale Photography at the Battle of Nantwich last month. Today’s the last batch and we’d like to thank them for allowing us to feature them. It was a fantastic weekend, topped off by our victory in the Rosebowl Competition for ‘best regiment’, and…
DetailsWe’re currently planning what looks like a very exciting season of re-enactment ahead, but in the meantime we’re still buzzing about our victory in the Rosebowl Competition at Nantwich last month. To celebrate what was a great weekend, all this week we’re going to be showing off some of the great photos taken by Brackendale Photography at…
DetailsWe’re currently planning what looks like a very exciting season of re-enactment ahead, but in the meantime we’re still buzzing about our victory in the Rosebowl Competition at Nantwich last month. To celebrate what was a great weekend, all this week we’re going to be showing off some of the great photos taken by Brackendale Photography at…
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