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Details366 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsAfter 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…
DetailsYet 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,…
DetailsThis Bank Holiday weekend, why not come and see The Earl of Manchester’s regiment of Foote take to the field of battle in a recreation of one of the key moments in the regiment’s history. The Second Battle of Newbury was a tactical victory by the forces of Parliament, led by the Earl of Manchester…
DetailsWhat better way to top a glorious weekend of sun, socialising and battle than with the news that The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote’s musketeers are now the best in the Sealed Knot – and that’s official! Photo by Ianto Morgan The regiment fielded two full teams for the Sealed Knot’s annual musket competition…
DetailsThe new season is upon us and what a cracking Bank Holiday Weekend event to begin hostilities!Come and witness the Sealed Knot in full battle, AND FOR FREE, at Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire.On Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd May from 1.15pm, the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote will take part in the re-enactment of…
DetailsThis year, the excitement about the beginning of the new season has been tempered by some sad news. Last month, we were all very saddened to hear about the passing our beloved regimental mascot, Monty the Dog. Monty was not only an ‘authentic’ breed, but led the regiment on parade and into battle on numerous…
DetailsWell Nantwich was its usual mix of fun and mud – though this year provided very atmospheric, even eerie, weather with mist shrouding the battlefield and mixing with the gunsmoke. Unfortunately, we weren’t successful in our bid to reclaim the Rose Bowl prize for best regiment, but congratulations to our Royalist opponents, the King’s Guard,…
DetailsDavid Dimbleby’s Seven Ages of Britain, which was recently repeated on the Yesterday channel, shows some great footage of re-enactment action at Edgehill – the site of the first battle of the English Civil War in 1642. Here’s a snippet of the programme, including interviews with both Royalists and Parliamentarians: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoX0hugbDNk?wmode=transparent] If you want…
Details“There’s no mistake, I smell that smell. It’s that time of year again!” Yes, it’s time of year again when we dust off the winter cobwebs, haul our kit out of the cupboard under the stairs and head to Nantwich in Cheshire for the annual Holly Holy Day event! We’ll all be there –…
DetailsIf you live in or are visiting the Worcester area this weekend, why not get an insight into life during an English Civil War siege? Archaeologists have unearthed remains of earthworks from the 1646 siege of Worcester. unearthed the siege of Worcester in 1646 and you can have the chance to see it for yourself…
DetailsAfter a long winter, we’re very much looking forward to the traditional start of the Sealed Knot calendar – the annual Battle of Nantwich! Nantwich is usually a muddy affair for us, but it’s also great fun and one of the longest-running events in our history. As well as re-enacting the lifting of the Royalist…
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