Thursday, 27 June 2019

Philips Norton 1685

From British Infantry uniforms since 1660 by Barthrop/Turner this is Francis Hawley First Foot Guards Grenadier offfcer 1685
So today in 1685 was this battle in the Monmouth Rebellion - fought just outside of Bath. Steve Carter is currently putting together a  book for Helion 'Fighting for Liberty' and he has published an excellent map of the action - here,
Monmouth at The George Inn Norton St Philip by the Troop
The Troop at the George Norton St Philip

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