Thursday, 12 November 2026

Plzeň 2026

 

Jak vypadalo dobývání Plzně před více než 400 lety? Přijďte se podívat na rekonstrukci historické bitvy. 👉 V sobotu 14. listopadu 2026 ožijí Křižíkovy sady připomínkou jedné z významných událostí plzeňských dějin, dobytí města vojsky generála Petra Ernesta Mansfelda v roce 1618. V Proluce se uskuteční tradiční rekonstrukce boje o plzeňské městské hradby, a to hned ve dvou časech, od 15 a 18 hodin.
👉 Plzeň byla po několikaměsíčním obléhání 21. listopadu 1618 dobyta vojsky českých stavů. Událost měla pro město dalekosáhlé následky 👉 dlouhodobá okupace, vysoké výpalné a válečné útrapy přinesly Plzeňanům obrovské zadlužení a změnily další vývoj města.
Přijďte si připomenout dramatickou kapitolu plzeňské historie a zažít atmosféru dobových bojů přímo v centru města.
ENGLISH
What was the conquest of Pilsen like more than 400 years ago? Come and see the reconstruction of the historical battle. 👉 On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Křižíkovy sady will commemorate one of the significant events in Pilsen's history, the conquest of the city by the forces of General Peter Ernest Mansfeld in 1618. In Prolučka, the traditional reconstruction of the battle for the Pilsen city walls will take place, and this will happen in two time slots, from 3 pm to 6 pm.
👉 Pilsen was conquered by the forces of the Czech state after several months of wearing it out on November 21, 1618. The event had far-reaching consequences for the city 👉 the long-term occupation, high burning and war damages brought huge debts to the Pilsen people and changed the further development of the city.
Come and remember the dramatic chapter of Pilsen's history and experience the atmosphere of the battles right in the center of the city.

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Skirmish at Littlecote 1688

 Anyone know more about this? \We (ECWS) did a 1688 event in 1988 and I don't think anyone knew about it. 

NEW Label 1688

Seems that there was a small skirmish here. William of Orange's Itinerary - The University of Nottingham


9/19 Dec. 1688News of fighting at Littlecott between James' Scots and Irish troops and Nassau's men.













Cavalier and Shepherd Francesco Casanova Italian

 A cavalier on horseback exchanges information with a shepherd whose arms gesture expressively. The artist trained in Venice, but found his voice in Paris by studying with the battle painter Charles Parrocel (1688–1752) and by looking to an earlier generation of Dutch masters who specialized in these subjects. Like his brother, the famed author and rake Giacomo (1725–1798), Casanova spent significant time traveling between European courts and enjoyed an international reputation during his lifetime.Francesco Casanova - Cavalier and Shepherd - The Metropolitan Museum of Art


Dutch Infantry c.1702-12

 Explore the Royal Collection Online

This image is one of the only reference we have for this period despite us not really knowing anything about it. 

Historical walk around Charles Fort in Kinsale Ireland - Europe's Largest Star Shaped Fort

 The Fall of Charles Fort – October 1690 | Heritage Ireland Details of the siege by Churchill.

My wife's family come from around here in fact her Grandad (a Scottish soldier) was part of the garrison which is how he met her Granny, so I have visited this impressive fortress and I tried to get them interested in a reenactment.

Wars of Louis Quatorze: Charles Fort, Kinsale Ireland

Khurasan Miniatures additions

 Khurasan Miniatures have released new castings for the 1690s as part of their late 17th century range. 




1688 invasion of England

 1688 invasion of England - Wikipedia

The Dutch invasion fleet of William of Orange departs from the Dutch Republic for the second time, beginning the 1688 invasion of England.[5]