Another film that deals with the pike and shot era is this one.IMDB
Monday 29 October 2012
Tercios Españoles
We can't really talk about Tercios without mentioning the movie Alatriste. I haven't actually seen the film but I have seen clips of it and it looks worth tracking down.
Sunday 28 October 2012
Battle of Grolle 1627 - 2012
The bumph reads
The Battle for Grolle is a regular historical reenactment of the siege of the fortified border town of Groenlo (formerly known as Grol or Grolle) in the Achterhoek (NL) in 1627 during the Dutch Revolt. In the battle against the Spanish, the strong town Grol was attacked. The siege of Groenlo lasted 30 days. Read more about the history here: http://www.slagomgrolle.nl/en/page/grolle-1627.html These pictures were taken on the Battlefield at the 2012 edition and display the Spaniards attack approaching trenches of the States army. Music "The Heretic's Age" is a song by the Irish Black Metal band Primordial, from their album Storm before Calm.
Friday 19 October 2012
Sunday 14 October 2012
Thursday 11 October 2012
Wednesday 10 October 2012
Grenadiers 1740
Gravure représentant le lancement de la
grenade, 1740, musée de l'Infanterie, Montpellier. From here
Quality caps
If you want an authentic Monmouth cap or Scots bonnet made by the UK's most distinguished expert on the subject Kirstie Buckland then check out the selection on this page.
Lovely 18th century portraits
While looking for Royal Ecossais pictures I came across this page of excellent portraits of mainly civilian impressions of mostly French living history people though there's at least one English fellow I recognise (Mark).
Royal Ecossais in the 45
This cap was worn by a grenadier officer of the Royal Ecossais, a Scottish infantry regiment in the French Army. Made of dark blue velvet and scarlet silk, it is embroidered with the French fleur-de-lys and the Scottish thistle. From here
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Tuesday 9 October 2012
Regiment de Berwick
One of the 'Wild Geese' regiments There were a number of picquet companies of Irish regiments in the Jacobite army
There is in the UK a reenactment group recreating the Regiment de Dillon
There is in the UK a reenactment group recreating the Regiment de Dillon
Rebell Gratitude
Another image of the '45 for you.
Rebell Gratitude, or a representation of the treachery and barbarity of two rebell officers at the Battle of Culloden...(which) greatly heightened the slaughter that was that day made of their party...this battle was fought 16 April 1746
Rebell Gratitude, or a representation of the treachery and barbarity of two rebell officers at the Battle of Culloden...(which) greatly heightened the slaughter that was that day made of their party...this battle was fought 16 April 1746
It depicts the shooting of Captain Crosett, Engineer and ADC to Cumberland, by a Highland officer whose life had been spared.
Monday 8 October 2012
Penicuik illustrations
Of course one of the best sources for Jacobite dress are these eye-witness drawings - see more here
These redcoats look very different than what we would expect
These redcoats look very different than what we would expect
Thursday 4 October 2012
Whitecoats Defiant by Graham Turner
From Cranston Fine Arts
The Marquis of Newcastles Whitecoat regiment stands firm as Parliamentarian cavalry press home their attack during the battle of Marston Moor on the 2nd July 1644. Their stand to the last man has gone down in history, the regiments final destruction bringing the battle to an end.
The Marquis of Newcastles Whitecoat regiment stands firm as Parliamentarian cavalry press home their attack during the battle of Marston Moor on the 2nd July 1644. Their stand to the last man has gone down in history, the regiments final destruction bringing the battle to an end.
Highlanders 1745
Scots Mercenaries in Swedish service
As today is the anniversary of the battle of Wittstock (Gregorian calendar) I thought we should have a look at Scots troops in the 30 YW. Here is an interesting page on Scottish costume.
Wednesday 3 October 2012
English Civil War book of interest
This looks like its worth getting.Available from here where there are lots more ECW Booklets of use.
English Civil War drill
Tuesday 2 October 2012
Monday 1 October 2012
Besieged at Basing House
Basingstoke area Basing House 11:00am Saturday 13 Oct 2012 to Sunday 14 Oct 2012 Come and see the Marquess of Winchester's Regiment of the English Civil War Society await the final attack from the besieging parliamentarians forces. Walk through the encampment of the Royalist defenders, see the soldiers prepare for their last stand with a drill display of pike and musket. Watch the camp followers prepare and feed the soldiers, the forge working on the weapons and the surgeon readying himself for the casualties of the final onslaught. Children's drill and learning trail will be available for the young to explore the history of the civil war. Open 11am - 4pm. Cost: Ad£5, Conc £4.50, Ch £4, F £14 Venue: Basing House Telephone: 01256 463965
Montero(e) caps
THE Civil War in Hampshire (1642-45) AND THE STORY OF BASING HOUSE BY REV. G. N. GODWIN, B.D.
This book is online and looks like a great read.
Also on the same site is an article on the uniforming of the Royalist army in 1643 - here
Also on the same site is an article on the uniforming of the Royalist army in 1643 - here
Drummer English Civil War Society
This is a reconstruction from the book 'English civil War in Colour photographs' which I like as it documents the era when I was involved - the mid-late 80s. The fellow in the photo taught me how to do drum rolls. Hear the drum calls here
English Civil War Drummer
As we had a comment about this I thought I'd post this image of an ECW drum from the Farndon church window, thought to be Gamul's regiment. One of the sources for reconstructions of drums of the period is 'Drake's Drum' in Devon which dates from the late 16th century. There is also a drum in Taunton museum which purports to be from the Monmouth Rebellion.
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