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Simply The Best. !

Hi all. Just a quick note to say how proud I am of all those who attended Naseby this weekend gone. I take absolute pleasure in being able to say to the rest of the regiment that Manchesters Musket team REGAINED the Musket Trophy and the Pike team WON the Pike Trophy. (rule 2 applies)…

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Bring the past to life at Temple Newsam!

The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote is very proud to announce its forthcoming event at Temple Newsam, the stunning country house and estate near Leeds. This two-day event is the first of its kind to ever be held at this amazing Tudor-Jacobean house, often called ‘The Hampton Court Palace of the north’. Each day…

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The Battle of Morley

If you missed us at the weekend in Morley then kindly kick yourselves, as you missed a great show. We are very proud to have taken part in the annual St George’s Day parade through the town. Thousands turned out in the great weather to watch us and many other groups march past, before cheering…

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Manchester's hit the headlines!

Yes indeed, this is a photo of us in all of finery! This photo of today’s Yorkshire Evening Post, complete with an image of us from last year’s event, shows what a great day this Sunday promises to be – so come along and join in the fun! Activities begin at 10am, with a march…

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See the past come to life in Leeds this weekend!

The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote is preparing to cry ‘For England, Harry and St George!’ this weekend in the place dubbed ‘the most patriotic town in England’. The Regiment is once again taking part in the annual Morley St George’s Day celebrations this Sunday (18th April), ahead of St George’s Day on the…

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The next monthly Manchester's meet-up!

Thanks to everyone who turned up to the inaugural Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Pub meeting last month! A great time was had by all and was lovely to see plenty of people turn up. So get your diaries ready …. the next pub meet will be on Thursday 29th April from 7.30pm. Do come…

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My first Battle of Nantwich

Nantwich, a small town in Cheshire, was once the scene of a fierce battle between Parliament and Royalist forces that took place on 26 January 1644. Parliament prevailed and lifted the six-week-long siege of Nantwich by the King’s army. Every year, on the weekend closest to the anniversary of the battle – known as Holy…

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