Wednesday 29 June 2022

ECWS at Alnwick

 NEXT WEEKEND AT THE CASTLE

The English Civil War Society joins us at Alnwick Castle on the 9th and 10th July, with a living history encampment, demonstrations, arms displays, children's activities and a live battle each day with hundreds of soldiers fighting for control of the North.

Don't miss this unique event!


Tuesday 28 June 2022

Cropredy Bridge 1644

 Today's anniversary is this Civil war battle near Banbury. 

Monday 27 June 2022

Monmouth Rebels

 A patrol by members of the 1685 , in about 2001.  Photo Susan Mitchard.  See more 1685 images here


Dettingen 1743

 Today's anniversary. Pic by Sean O'Brogain from the Osprey. Wiki on the battle.


MICHAEL DAHL (1659-1743) Portrait of an Officer c. 1690-95

 Zoomable image here


Philips Norton 1685

Today's anniversary is my local 1685 battle. Picture is Francis Hawley who led the assault on the Rebel barricade. I run a Facebook group on the Rebellion here
 
The Troop recreating Monmouth and his Life Guard at the George Inn,

Thursday 23 June 2022

New Great Northern war book by Sergey Shamenkov


We are pleased to announce Charles XII's Karoliners is now available!

✨ Save 15% off RRP until Sunday 26th June– no code needed ✨


This book discusses the evolution and changes in Swedish infantry and artillery uniforms during the Great Northern War. Drawing on a number of studies and using evidence based on many surviving documents and artefacts the author reconstructs in detail the appearance of the officers and the other ranks that made up the infantry and artillery of the Swedish Army of Charles XIIth.

The book provides detailed insights into the differences between the Carolean uniforms of the “older model” of 1687, which served as the basis for later modifications, and the “younger model” of 1706, as well as into different variations in transitional models existing between the two.

Different variations of headgear used by Swedish officers, NCOs, and privates are covered, with a particular focus on grenadier caps. The book also examines various items of soldiers’ accoutrements and dress. Along with published sources, this book also relies on little known or previously unpublished documents. The text is accompanied with photos of surviving uniforms, archaeological finds, and period artworks.

The book is richly illustrated with the author’s graphic reconstructions of period uniforms.

Buy it here: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/charles-xiis-karoliners-volume-1-the-swedish-infantry-and-artillery-of-the-great-northern-war-1700-1721.php


Three Seven Years War anniversaries today

 

Clive meeting Mir Jafar after the Battle of Plassey, oil on canvas (Francis Haymanc. 1762)

Plassey 1757, and Landeshut (1760) and Krefeld (1758)

Tuesday 21 June 2022

Marston Moor Event

 Saturday 2nd July 2022

"The Battle of Marston Moor 1644"
Event at St Helen's Church, Bilton in Ainsty YO26 7NL
A display and events to commemorate the 378th anniversary of the battle of Marston Moor, includes a talk at 2pm by Louise Whittaker from the Trust's Yorkshire Region, and a Battlefields Trust walk at 3:30pm by Yorkshire Region Chair Chris Rock and Louise, with Barry Wright.
Further details at 'Events' on www.battlefieldstrust.com


Monday 20 June 2022

Kolin 1757-2022

 In the Czech Republic at the weekend. Gallery of photos here

 

Saturday 18 June 2022

Kolin 1757

 Today's anniversary. Wiki

Thursday 16 June 2022

Garde suisse, vers 1721

Planche 52 du tome I de "Infanterie et Gardes françaises" par Jacques-Antoine Delaistre (1690-1765), Musée de l'Armée, inv. 10849


Tuesday 14 June 2022

Henry Purcell – England, My England (Full Film) | Tony Palmer Films

 This is a good film if you like late 17th centruy music. 

England, My England is a 1995 British historical film directed by Tony Palmer and starring Michael BallSimon CallowLucy Speed and Robert Stephens. It depicts the life of the composer Henry Purcell, seen through the eyes of a playwright in the 1960s who is trying to write a play about him.[1] It was written by John Osborne and Charles Wood.[2]

Frome in the Monmouth Rebellion talk

 


Sunday 12 June 2022

The Battlefields Trust on Facebook

 If you do social media the Battlefields Trust are in my opinion very good. They post articles on obscure British battles from all through the ages. Today they posted about Chewton Mendip my local Civil war battle fought in 1643. Webpage

Chewton Mendip by Sharon Loxton


From Ebor Miniatures

 League of Augsburg pikemen with open coats.  Webpage here. Facebook page here


Saturday 11 June 2022

Today's anniversary Monmouth lands at Lyme 1685

 With considerably less men than the 1500 stated on this playing card.


Friday 10 June 2022

Glen Shiel 1719

 Today's anniversary is this battle.

Tuesday 7 June 2022

Adam Blockley armourer


 One of the best craftsmen in the English civil war period is Adam Blockley - Facebook page here. He makes lovely pieces using original techniques and construction methods.

Battle of Chippenham Re-enactment July 23 & 24, Monkton Park

 Details here. The ECWS. Should be good. It's free too.