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On 21st January 1644, Lord Thomas Fairfax set out from Manchester to relieve Nantwich in the teeth of a bitter winter. He was accompanied by Sir William Brereton and a force of 1,800 cavalry, 500 dragoons and almost 3,000 infantry. It was rare for an army to march or fight in the winter months but…
DetailsBeing part of the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote isn’t just about dressing up in period clothing, having a good fight and then enjoying a drink or two afterwards (though, let’s face it, those are pretty good reasons to try it!). As part of the regiment you get an incredible feeling of camaraderie, both…
DetailsOn 18th of January 1644, the Royalist forces of Lord John Byron launched an attack against the defences around the Parliamentarian stronghold of Nantwich. In the bitter winter, the King’s men had spent eight days besieging and bombarding the town to no avail. When the storming came, hundreds of men threw themselves at the defences, but…
DetailsThis Saturday, Nantwich in Cheshire will be filled with Roundheads, Cavaliers, camp followers, fire eaters and other entertainers of the period as the townspeople of Nantwich celebrate the relief of the Parliamentarian town from besiegement of the Royalist Army during the Civil War. The event is a hugely popular event that attracts crowds from far…
DetailsAll this week we’re gearing up for the traditional first muster of the Sealed Knot re-enactment season at Nantwich in Cheshire. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first re-enactment, known as Holly Holy Day after the event was marked by townspeople wearing a sprig of holly in their hats in remembrance of the…
DetailsToday marks four centuries since the birth of Sir Thomas, Lord Fairfax, who went from taking on the Marquis of Newcastle’s forces in Yorkshire to rising to become commander of the New Model Army. Known as ‘Black Tom’ because of his dark complexion, Fairfax was a skilled warrior and general. Despite mixed fortunes in his…
DetailsAs well as giving you a taste of what’s in store this Saturday, we’ll also be looking at the build-up to the battle in 1644, with updates each day as to what was happening… Upon this day 368 years ago, the town of Nantwich in Cheshire was given a second chance to surrender by the…
DetailsNantwich is a pleasant little town just outside of Crewe, famed for its old buildings and once a prosperous salt-producing and coaching centre. But for a day every January, the town plays host to hundreds of re-enactors who march through the town to commemorate the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich in 1644. After parading…
DetailsThe compliments of the season to you all! Since the whirlwind of the summer months, it’s been a (relatively) quiet off-season for regiment – but we’re already gearing up to bring a little warmth to the midwinter months. Our 30th anniversary banquet in November was a sumptuous affair, with much imbibing and bad dancing, and…
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DetailsJust 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…
DetailsWe 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…
Details… 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…
DetailsMany 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…
DetailsThis 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…
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