This weekend we've been in the area of the withdrawal of Russian troops on the shore, and then held a lecture in Vyborgskom castle.
Monday, 29 February 2016
Winter warfare - Great Northern War Style
This weekend we've been in the area of the withdrawal of Russian troops on the shore, and then held a lecture in Vyborgskom castle.
March of the Danish Grenadier
From the 1715 manuscript of Gustaf Blidström, a Swedish soldier and
oboist taken to Tobolsk as a prisoner of war during the Great Northern
War.
If you need some more background music to painting figures for the GNW go here
Friday, 26 February 2016
Anthony Payne - The Cornish Giant
Anthony Payne the Cornish giant (7ft 4in) was born in the Manor House (Tree Inn) Stratton and served Sir Beville Grenville and later his son Sir Richard at the Plymouth garrison where his portrait was painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller. For all his size and bulk, the witty Payne showed no signs of clumsiness, but awed everyone with his dexterity and very quick reflexes. They also say he had the brains to match the brawn that had thrust him into the role of a mighty man. When he retired he returned to Stratton to live in the Tree Inn. He died in 1691 and his coffin had to be lowered through the ceiling as it was too large to move any other way. He was buried in Stratton church.
Bevil Grenville
One of my favourite Royalists - leader of the Cornish foot that was killed at the Battle of Lansdown 1643. Bradford-on- Avon's ECW battle is part of this famous West Country campaign.
Monday, 22 February 2016
30th – 31st July – Bradford on Avon, ECWS Major Muster
More info here
On Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st, Bradford on Avon will play host to the English Civil War Society as it re-enacts the occupation of the town by a Royalist Army in 1643. On July 2nd, Royalist Cavalry from Sir Ralph Hopton’s Army seized the vital bridge across the river Avon and occupied the town. On the following day, as Hopton’s Army marched north towards Bath it was ambushed by Roundhead forces led by Sir William Waller. The ambush failed and the Roundheads were driven off, allowing Hopton’s army to fight further battles at Lansdown Hill and Roundway Down before joining Prince Rupert and storming Bristol, the second city in the Kingdom. Most of the West Country became Royalist territory following Hopton’s campaign.
On Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st, Bradford on Avon will play host to the English Civil War Society as it re-enacts the occupation of the town by a Royalist Army in 1643. On July 2nd, Royalist Cavalry from Sir Ralph Hopton’s Army seized the vital bridge across the river Avon and occupied the town. On the following day, as Hopton’s Army marched north towards Bath it was ambushed by Roundhead forces led by Sir William Waller. The ambush failed and the Roundheads were driven off, allowing Hopton’s army to fight further battles at Lansdown Hill and Roundway Down before joining Prince Rupert and storming Bristol, the second city in the Kingdom. Most of the West Country became Royalist territory following Hopton’s campaign.
At this Free event, Spectators will be able to see the famous Bradford
on Avon Bridge seized by Royalist Cavalry as they drive off Roundhead
sentries. Visitors will be able to see a large Living History village
around the Great Tithe Barn populated by Townsfolk, Traders, and
Craftsmen of the time. There will be displays of drill by Regiments of
Foote and by Artillery through the day. And there will be a Major Battle
each afternoon as Sir William Waller launches an ambush to defeat his
great rival. You will see hundreds of Cavalry, Artillery, Musketeers,
and Pikemen fighting on Poulton Fields in a dramatic climax to the day.
Royal Sussex Society - 35th Regiment of Foot
Friday, 19 February 2016
The Witch
Already had the trailer on this blog but this is now nearly out so a revisit is in order.
In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer (Ralph Ineson), his wife (Kate Dickie) and four of their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy (Ellie Grainger) and Jonas (Lucas Dawson) suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan's faith, loyalty and love to one another.
In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer (Ralph Ineson), his wife (Kate Dickie) and four of their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy (Ellie Grainger) and Jonas (Lucas Dawson) suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan's faith, loyalty and love to one another.
Cardboard Cavalier (March 29, 1949)
Released on March 29, 1949: Cromwell is trying to prevent King Charles II from returning to his throne and he must stop a fool and a barmaid from delivering a secret letter to the King's friends.
While we are in the Civil War how about watching this classic British comedyWiki
BATTLE FOR BRITAIN. WARGAME THE ENGLISH CIVIL WARS 1642-1651
Monday, 15 February 2016
November 1688 - An alternative history... William advances on London
Kerikeri Gamer has done an interesting 'what-if?' campaign based on 1688 - go to his blog to see more
Sunday, 14 February 2016
Me and Marlborough (July 23, 1935)
Released
on July 23, 1935: A feisty British barmaid pretends to be a man so she
can join the Duke of Marlborough to fight the French in Flanders. Free to watch here
Ideal if you like old British movies.
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Miliciano de la Coronela de Barcelona
Miliciano
de la Coronela de Barcelona, perteneciente a la compañía de los
Plateros. Gaspar Ferrán, 1707. Biblioteca de Cataluña (Wikimedia
Commons) - See more at:
http://www.ancient-origins.es/historia-eventos-importantes/el-mito-la-diada-la-guerra-sucesi%C3%B3n-espa%C3%B1ola-el-11-septiembre-1714-002907?nopaging=1#sthash.QVoTkzig.dpuf
, perteneciente a la compañía de los
Plateros. Gaspar Ferrán, 1707. Biblioteca de Cataluña (Wikimedia
Commons) - See more at: http://www.ancient-origins.es/…/el-mito-la-diada-la-guerra-…
Miliciano
de la Coronela de Barcelona, perteneciente a la compañía de los
Plateros. Gaspar Ferrán, 1707. Biblioteca de Cataluña (Wikimedia
Commons) - See more at:
http://www.ancient-origins.es/historia-eventos-importantes/el-mito-la-diada-la-guerra-sucesi%C3%B3n-espa%C3%B1ola-el-11-septiembre-1714-002907?nopaging=1#sthash.QVoTkzig.dpuf
