Sunday, 9 August 2026

Skånes Caroliner - Halmstad 350 event.

 


Nästa helg fortsätter vi berätta om vad som hände för 350 år sedan med våra vänföreningar, Svenska Lifcompagniet, Skaraborgs historiska infanteri regemente samt Änkedro…

Next weekend we will continue to tell about what happened 350 years ago with our friend associations, the Swedish Lifcompagniet, the Skaraborgs historical infantry regiment, and the Änkedrottningens life regiment to horse where there will be a demonstration and a state march in Halmstad.

 

Halmstad 1676

 The Battle of Halmstad, also known as the Battle at Fyllebro, was fought on August 17, 1676, at Fyllebro, approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) southeast of the town of Halmstad in the province of Halland in southwest Sweden. It was the last battle fought in Halland between Denmark and Sweden.

Battle of Halmstad by Johann Philip Lemke

Skånes Caroliner 4 Scanian War uniforms


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Some interesting Scanian War portrayals. Note musket rests.

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Sudeley Castle ECW weekend

 Introducing our first ever Civil War Weekend

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On Saturday 15th and 16th August, Sudeey visitors can step into one of the most turbulent chapters in the castle’s history as our Civil War Weekend brings the past dramatically back to life.
Across the weekend there will be:
⚔️ A Civil War skirmish in the Hop Field
🥁 Pike drills accompanied by drummers
🏕️ A living-history village on the Mulberry Lawn
🩺 Period medics, cooking and traditional daily life
🍽️ Civil War-inspired specials in the Pavilion café
Sudeley once stood at the heart of Royalist operations in Gloucestershire, and the scars of the conflict can still be seen on the Castle walls.
Civil War Weekend activities are all included within the price of general admission on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August.
Come and experience it all with us!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS ➡️ https://sudeleycastle.co.uk

Friday, 7 August 2026

Wallenstein 1978 English Subtitles S2E6: And So It Begins

 Earlier episodes here Wallenstein TV - YouTube There are some cuirassiers in the opening sequence.

This project aims to make the classic German television production Wallenstein (1978) accessible to non-German speakers, particularly scholars, students, and members of the historical reenactment community with an interest in the Thirty Years’ War.

Valdštejnské slavnosti 2026

 The Waldstein Festival 2026 is already a thing of the past. Thanks to everyone who weren't put off by the weather and enjoyed it with us. And thanks to everyone who helped with the preparations and during the event! We had an awesome time! We look forward to seeing you again in 2028