Who needs Hollywood blockbusters when you can take to the battlefield yourself?
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DetailsThe latest news from the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment…
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…
THIS weekend – Loseley Park will come alive with the sounds of history
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…
DetailsWhat are YOU doing August Bank Holiday weekend? We have a small suggestion…
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…
DetailsWhat happened when several hundred re-enactors gathered at Wentworth Castle …
… 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…
DetailsOoooh arrr, me hearties! 'Tis a fine life as a 17th Century pirate!
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…
DetailsThe Roundheads are coming to Wentworth Castle THIS WEEKEND!
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…
DetailsManchester's will be appearing at the Gorton Festival THIS WEEKEND – please come see us
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…
DetailsTerror and treachery on Tameside – come see us perform at Debdale Park this Sunday!
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…
DetailsUnder flintlock and key: 17th Century jailer's guns give new meaning to being 'banged up'
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.”
Details"It's our duty to sympathize in all mercies … that so we may sorrow together" – commemorating Marston Moor
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…
DetailsLive in Oxford? Fancy a pint? Get yourself down to the Punter this Thursday …
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…
DetailsJoin us this weekend to mark the biggest battle ever fought on English soil…
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…
DetailsBringing Peterborough's history alive – fantastic online photo galleries of our show:
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
DetailsIn the Leeds area this Thursday? Fancy a pint? Get yourself down to the Palace …
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…
DetailsWhen Peterborough went back in time to the English Civil War…
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…
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