The English Civil War returns to Chippenham as the Town plays host to the English Civil War Society and the town is returned to the dramatic Summer of 1643 when the Civil War raged across Wiltshire and the West Country. There will be a large and thriving encampment and tented village on The Island where 17th Century […]
8th & 9th July 2023 Stonham Barns are hosting an English Civil War period weekend over the 8/9 July 2023. We, along with other groups, will be exhibiting seventeenth century military and civilian living history, displays within the arena, kids drill, and show and tell lectures.
The Battle for Sunderland at Hylton Castle, 29 - 30 July 2023 Living History Village 11.00am – 4.30pm Meet and talk to the ‘townsfolk’ of Sunderland as they prepare to defend their homes from the Royalists Army Cavalry, Infantry and Artillery Displays 11.00am to 1.45pm See how the cavalry train their mounts for war Learn […]
Sounds of musket and cannon-fire will be filling Colchester’s city centre over the weekend of the 19-20 August, as Colchester City Council and the English Civil War Society prepares to stage an epic re-enactment and commemoration of the 73-day siege of Colchester, which took place 375 years ago, in 1648. In what is one […]
Rawdons Regiment will be staging a 'Pikemen and Musketeers Family Fun Day at Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe, in support of their current exhibition about John Hampden. All details and booking link are here
Rawdons Regiment return to High Wycombe to support the annual tradition of the Weighing of the Mayor. You can read about this tradition here. Rawdons soldiers will be taking part in the show and parade in High Wycombe town centre. It's free to attend, with lots to see and do. See a video of the […]
Two days of battling and living history in Dorset. Details to follow as soon as we know them.
Rawdons Regiment and friends return to Valence House museum on the Beacontree Estate in Dagenham. This interesting museum is housed in a historic house in a large park, with plenty to see and do, and a cafe plus pop-up beer tent just for the event. We'll be presenting skirmishes, drill displays, a living history encampment […]
Rawdons Regiment will be representing the English Civil War at this multi-period event. Two full days of action showcasing a variety of historical periods, including medieval, Viking, Napoleonic, Victorian and First and Second World Wars. Plus the chance to see all the historic buildings at this outdoor museum.
Rawdons Regiment will join the rest of the English Civil War Society to present a major event at this historic ruined castle near Selby in East Yorkshire. More details TBC.
Rawdons Regiment will join the Marquis of Winchesters Regiment at the ruins of Basing House, which was besieged by Roundhead forces during the English Civil War and defended by the real Rawdons and Winchesters soldiers. As well as seeing our living history, soldiers' drill and skirmish presentations, you can explore this fascinating site and learn […]