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Happy New Year! Feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Fancy having a go at something new in the New Year? Why not give re-enacting with The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote a go? It’s the perfect new hobby for the New Year! You’ll be surprised just how much fun can be had –…
DetailsTis the season to make merry and by now we hope you’re safely at home with loved ones, preparing to celebrate a very happy Christmas – or Christ Mass, as some 17th Century English writers put it in their continual fervour to overcome the superstitions of the past and remind their countrymen of ‘the true…
DetailsJust to let you know that the regiment has changed the name of its Twitter feed from ‘Mancsregiment’ to ‘EnglishCivilWar’ This came about from discussions with people following us on Twitter, which suggested that because of the name they initially thought we only recruited in and around Manchester. We felt this preception needed changing, as…
DetailsAt the weekend, some of our members visited Kimbolton Castle, now owned by Kimbolton School, but formerly the ancestral home of the Earls of Manchester. As part of the visit, some of us put on a display for Year Eight pupils and their parents – great fun for us and the audience seemed to enjoy…
DetailsBBC Radio 7 is currently running a 15-part drama set during the English Civil War called God’s Revolution. Featuring Graham Blockey from The Archers, it’s currently up to episode four and each of the one hour episodes are available on the BBC’s iPlayer — though there’s only a few days left to catch the first one! Picking…
DetailsDid you see us on Rory and Paddy’s even Greater British Adventure? If not, don’t worry, you can either catch the repeat on this Saturday afternoon (9th October) at 12:30pm or watch it online at Demand Five at http://demand.five.tv/Episode.aspx?episodeBaseName=C5148140003 (though you do have to register to view it). and if that isn’t enough, check out…
DetailsMake sure you’re at home and tuned in to Channel Five tonight – because you might just see a very familiar regiment in action! The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote is due to feature in Rory and Paddy’s Even Greater British Adventure, a series which sees the comedians journey around the country taking part…
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It’s that time again: this Thursday (30th September) is the monthly Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote pub meeting in the Palace pub in Leeds. Come along and meet members of the regiment, enjoy a pint and a natter, and find out why this hobby is so much fun – all without having to don…
DetailsWe got some great coverage in the local media both before and after last weekend. Here’s a selection of the reports: Yorkshire Evening Post – 21st September Yorkshire Post – 27th September Yorkshire Evening Post – 28th September Thanks again to everyone who came along – a great time had by all!
DetailsCannon boomed, muskets fired, youngsters found themselves signing up to fight for Parliament – and one or two people found themselves in the stocks! The courtyard outside the Royal Armouries resounded to the sights, sounds and smells of the English Civil War, with members of the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote bringing to life…
DetailsJust a day to go till the courtyard outside the Royal Armouries in Leeds is transformed into an encampment full of gambling Roundheads, oppressed civilians, cooking goodwives and slovenly officers… The Royal Armouries website has all the details, plus directions and museum information. Our displays will take place between 10am and 5pm on both Saturday…
DetailsSee the full gallery on Posterous Caption: re-enactors Michael Molcher, Ian Handley and Danni Sheldon enact a scene from this weekend’s English Civil War display at the Royal Armouries (photo credit: image by GAVIN FREEBORN) Youngsters visiting the Royal Armouries this weekend could find themselves signing up to join The New Model Army ……
DetailsAs part of the Sealed Knot, the world’s oldest and Europe’s largest re-enactment society, we regularly join thousands of other English Civil War enthusiasts to re-enact the period. The ‘Knot’, as it’s known, has been around for more than 40 years and regiments stage events from small historical encampments to major battles. And now you can…
DetailsThe Yorkshire Evening Post has already given us some nice publicity about our forthcoming event at the Royal Armouries on 25th and 26th September – even using a great photo from our event at Temple Newsam earlier this year! Don’t forget to spread the word, we’re very excited and preparations are well underway – hope…
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