Charles Kightly The Customs and Ceremonies of Britain

 Picked this up today. Kightly was once Lord General of the Roundhead Association. The book has a photo of the King's Army in 1985. Note musket rest. 

Les grandes batailles du passé - Naseby (1645)

 50 years ago this month. The early ECWS as it was to become.

New book by Stephen M Carter

 Pen and Sword Books: Charles II’s Secret Queen: Lucy Walter - Hardback

The Campaigns of Bernhard von Saxe-Weimar 1631-1639

 This will be popular I think. Not much in English on the subject. Fun Fact: Laurence and myself were once in the same Napoleonic regiment. 

The Campaigns of Bernhard von Saxe-Weimar 1631-1639 from our Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 series is now available!

Discover the remarkable career of Bernhard von Saxe-Weimar, one of the Thirty Years’ War’s most capable and controversial commanders. Drawing on contemporary accounts, Laurence Spring explores his major campaigns and sieges, shifting loyalties, military ambitions and the devastating impact of warfare on civilians, offering a fresh assessment of a fascinating and complex military leader.

Save £5 off RRP until Friday 23 October - No code needed

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Hochkirch 1758

Today's anniversary. 

The Battle of Hochkirch took place on 14 October 1758, during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War). After several weeks of maneuvering for position, an Austrian army of 80,000 commanded by Lieutenant Field Marshal Leopold Josef Graf Daun surprised the Prussian army of 30,000–36,000 commanded by Frederick the Great. The Austrian army overwhelmed the Prussians and forced a general retreat. The battle took place in and around the village of Hochkirch, 9 kilometers (6 mi) east of Bautzen, Saxony.

 Battle of Hochkirch - Wikipedia

Colonel Nicholas Devereux's Regiment of Foot by Scott Lesch

 More here Facebook Scott says 'Replicant figures with a few Call To Arms figures. 54mm plastic. Parliament's New Model Army. English Civil War'

Sebastian Vrancx. The four seasons: Autumn. 1620

 

C’est la Guerre – Fast Play Wargame for the Age of Muskets

 C’est la Guerre – Bozbat Games

SUCCESSION OPENING BUT THE THIRTY YEARS WAR

 A post from Wallenstein TV.

Khurasan Miniatures news

 Khurasan Miniatures

In a few weeks Khurasan Miniatures will be releasing 1690s troops in 15mm — this is basically the period of the Nine Years War (sometimes ponderously titled “The War of the League of Augsburg”) and the associated Williamite war in Ireland.

The main differences from our existing late 17th century range are:

A) increased use of the flintlock by foot

B) informal tricornes commonly worn

C) French cavalry wore their scabbards on a waist belt rather than over the shoulder

Here are the generic horse with sword, painted as the fierce Irish Horse who caused a crisis for the Williamite cause at the Boyne until the Blue Guards stood firm.

Generic troops will be released first, followed by French horse.

Lines of battle WSS Fast Play Rules by Ian W Croxall

These rules look good and worth considering as they are free. Go to the Facebook page and you will find the pdfs. 

 Wargaming the War of the Spanish Succession and Marlborough's Wars | Facebook

David Teniers the Younger (Antwerp 1610-Brussels 1690) - The Drummer

 David Teniers the Younger (Antwerp 1610-Brussels 1690) - The Drummer

David Teniers the Younger - Wikipedia

Thought we could look at this again. The clothing is interesting. 

Britains/Herald English Civil War from the collection of Glenn Holcomb.

These came out in 1959. The catalogue is 1962

Hinchliffe Models Promotional Film 1975(ish)

 

Hinchcliffe English Civil War 25mm

me in Frome in 2010. The shop with the red door is where I bought my ECW Hinchcliffe. Several shops in town sold miniatures including Minifigs.

These were the first proper wargames figures I had for the period. I bought them from a shop in Frome that also sold stamps, old coins and medals. I painted them. Home - Hinchliffe Models

Lancashire Games

Some ECW reading from the past

 I had these. What other titles would you add to the list? Simon (Sutcliff novel) - Wikipedia

Cromwell Museum Curator reviews the film 'Cromwell'

 Many people's understanding of who Oliver Cromwell was and what happened during the English Civil War is shaped by the 1970 film 'Cromwell', starring Richard Harris and Alec Guinness. Our curator, Stuart Orme, takes a look at the film and assesses what's good and bad about it from an historian's point of view...

Cromwell (1970) - The Battle of Edgehill

 I like this film. I was ten when it came out so it was right up my street. See photo. I like the musket rests in this clip. 

Cromwell (film) - Wikipedia

 

The Troop - Riding Through History - All for One!

 Alan Larsen says 'Reconstruction of 1630s Musketeers du Roi. At this period the cross on the Tabard/ Cassock had apparently not yet acquired the gold Fleur de lys often seen in film adaptations.' (4) Facebook

Harquebusier Armour of Alexander Popham, c.1630, III.1956 and III.1957-8

The Littlecote collection of arms and armour is the largest and most important surviving armoury from the time of the British Civil Wars. It was formed by the Parliamentarian colonel and MP for Bath, Alexander Popham.

Originally housed at Littlecote House in Wiltshire, the future of this unique armoury came under threat when it was put up for sale at auction in 1985. Fortunately, after a major fundraising and publicity campaign, the Armouries saved the collection for the nation.

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Bath city walls

 
There aren't many bits of Bath's city walls left or many 17th century buildings. 

Bath in 1723 by William Stukeley

I Am Minded to Rise

This is a good book. A fairly slight book but interesting. This is one of the pics in the book. 

Andrew Macpherson of Cluny, 1640 - 1666. 15th Chief by Richard Waitt | National Galleries of Scotland

The Gate of Calais or O, the Roast Beef of Old England

 The Gate of Calais - Wikipedia

Roast Beef of Old England · Jerry Bryant and Starboard Mess

 The Roast Beef of Old England - Wikipedia

Slippery Lane Bath

 Slippery  Lane was where the Jacobites had their arms cache in 1715. Wars of Louis Quatorze: Bath Somerset in 1715. It was seized by Wade and his troops which had been sent to sort Bath out. 

Bath in 1715

Pieter Snayers: Battle Painter 1592-1667 by Roland Sennewald

 Thanks to Clibinarium

It remains a stroke of fortune that in the turbulent times of the 17th century with its numerous cultural and military upheavals the artistic depiction of human life took a similarly rapid and proliferous development. Never before in history had society in all its squalor and splendor been presented in so many pictures of outstanding artistic quality. At the end of the 16th century the Golden Age of Painting began to evolve especially in the Low Countries. Many contemporary paintings also show events from the Eighty Years War, the United Provinces' struggle for independence from Spain. However, an entire generation of artists also chose to paint events from the great European conflict which erupted at the same time: the Thirty Years War. Born in Antwerp, Pieter Snayers was a fairly typical representative of this generation of painters. From a military historian's point of view, his works are considered particularly authentic. Many of his paintings showing sieges betray meticulous care in the depiction of the cities and fortresses concerned. Snayers' topographical and analytical approach remains unsurpassed. Even his paintings of major battles (which rarely occurred) defy any form of profound criticism. Snayers' rendering of the everyday life of the common people involved is straightforward, graphic and occasionally dramatic. We are thus able to gain insight into the events of his time unimpeded by cliches and historic myth. Pieter Snayers' works are on display in numerous collections worldwide. With the help of his paintings, many of which are very large in format, this lavishly illustrated book will seek to relate the history of the conflicts depicted. Author Roland Sennewald has compiled a collection of more than 100 of Snayers' works from all over the world, creating an impressive testimony of his creative talent and relating the story of both the Eighty and Thirty Years Wars, and the times before and after. Pieter Snayers (1592- 1667) Snayers was born in Antwerp where he was baptized on 24 November 1592. His father Lodewijk was the city messenger of Antwerp for Brussels. He was enrolled as a pupil of Sebastiaen Vrancx in Antwerp's Guild of St. Luke in 1612. Sebastiaen Vrancx was a prominent battle and genre painter. In 1613 Snayers became a master in the Guild. In 1618 Snayers married Anna Schut, a cousin of the painter Cornelis Schut. Their first child Cornelis was baptized on 8 September 1620. Snayers achieved success as an artist. In Antwerp the family lived in luxury and Snayers participated annually in the lavish banquet of the chamber of rhetoric Violieren. Snayers joined the painters' guild in Brussels on 16 June 1628. He became a citizen of Brussels at the same time. It is believed he had been working for the Archduke Albert (died in 1621) while living in Antwerp. He had been appointed court painter and 'domesticq van 't Hof" (domestic of the court) by the Archduke. Snayers likely moved to Brussels in order to pursue opportunities at the court of the Archduchess Isabella, the widow of the Archduke and the governess of the Southern Netherlands. After Isabella's death in 1633, Snayers became court painter to the next two governors, the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria (1634-1641) and the Archduke Leopold (Wilhelm) (1647 to 1656). For them he painted scenes of victorious battles in the tradition of sixteenth-century tapestries. He painted portraits of the aristocracy in Brussels and large landscapes. He also worked for other eminent patrons and the open market. A highlight in his career was a commission for 22 battle paintings by general Ottavio Piccolomini. While working in Brussels he regularly visited his hometown Antwerp but never returned to live there.

BATTLE OF LOVOSICE – FIRST PHOTOGRAPHIC SNIPPETS

Photos (5) Facebook where there are more.

The weekend full of history and military demonstrations continued on Sunday under Lovoš Hill, where the Battle of Lovosice took place. Battle of Lobositz - Wikipedia

The historical reenactment recalled one of the battles of the Seven Years' War and offered spectators military units in period uniforms, infantry, artillery, and the atmosphere of the battlefield.

The event is also linked to the cooperation between Lovosice and Terezín, and the participants included members of Terezín’s military history groups along with other participants from various historical units.

A large number of photos were also taken at this event, which are waiting to be processed. For now, I’m sharing the first 30 photographic snippets from the Battle of Lovosice 2026.

Thanks to Andrey

Peter Snayers' workshop. It's called 'The Cavalry Halt.'

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Late 1630s–early 1640s. It's quite likely that the figures depicted are Croats, who were common in imperial and generally Catholic armies. 

 

James Francis Edward Keith

 James Francis Edward Keith - Wikipedia

James Francis Edward Keith (in later years Jakob von Keith; 11 June 1696 – 14 October 1758) was a Scottish-born army officer and Generalfeldmarschall of the Prussian Army. As a Jacobite he took part in a failed attempt to restore the Stuart Monarchy to Britain. When this failed, he fled to Europe, living in France, and then Spain. He joined the Spanish and eventually the Russian armies and fought in the Anglo-Spanish War and the Russo-Swedish War. In the latter he participated in the conquest of Finland and became its viceroy. Subsequently, he participated in the coup d'état that put Elizabeth of Russia on the throne.

He subsequently served in the Prussian army under Frederick the Great, where he distinguished himself in several campaigns. He died during the Seven Years' War at the Battle of Hochkirch. He received the Black Eagle Order and is memorialised on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great.

Walt Disney Presents: Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue - 1954 Trailer (UK/PAL Toned Version)

 A film set in the '15. 

This is worth tracking down

 Jacobite rising of 1715 - Wikipedia

I love the cover of this. Got it from ebay.

Outlander does the 1715 Rebellion

This artcile is from the Jacobite Trail

 Outlander fans are very familiar with the Jacobite Rising of 1745 and the road to Culloden - but Season 2 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood is taking us back to an earlier chapter in Jacobite history: the Rising of 1715.

Known as “The Fifteen”, the rebellion began after the death of Queen Anne and the accession of George I, as the Jacobites sought to restore James Francis Edward Stuart - the father of Bonnie Prince Charlie - to the throne.

And it looks as though the real history of 1715 will be woven closely into the new season.

Brian Fraser and Murtagh return to pledge themselves alongside Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, while at Castle Leoch, Colum and Dougal MacKenzie disagree over the call to arms. Ellen MacKenzie, meanwhile, faces the difficult task of trying to protect her clan whatever the outcome.

These were very real dilemmas in 1715. Highland families and clan chiefs faced decisions that could determine who went to war, whose lands and fortunes were placed at risk and who might later be branded a traitor.

The rising would eventually end in failure, but its story of divided loyalties, family allegiances and the Stuart cause provides a fascinating historical backdrop for Blood of My Blood - and perhaps helps us understand how the world we later see in Outlander was shaped.

If you love the Jacobite history behind Outlander, this is a really interesting look at the real 1715 Rising behind Season 2 of Blood of My Blood.

Read the full article here: https://poptopic.com.au/.../the-real-1715-rising-behind.../

The '45 Christopher Duffy

 If you haven't read this then order it from your library. It is very readable as is the case for all Duffy books. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

The Butcher W A Speck

This is a good book. You can find copies on ebay hardback or paperback.
 

Pulteney's (13th Foot)

 Been going for 31 years. Still going strong. (1) Facebook

1/6 Pulteney's

Greystones Collectibles: The 1745 Rebellion: British Redcoat, Pulteney's Regiment - Preorders Open!

https://www.gijoeelite.com/The-1745-Rebellion-British...

John Chadwick was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England. The only son of a British Army Officer, he enlisted in 1740 at the age of 20. After spending time at a temporary camp at Lexden Heath, near Colchester, Essex in Southeast England, he saw action in Europe.

He fought with Pulteney's Regiment which formed a central front line position of the British Government forces at the Battle of Falkirk where Chadwick suffered a musket shot to his right arm during the initial fighting. He took part in the final defeat of the Jacobite Army at Culloden, 16 April 1746 again, as part of the front rank, facing the Highland charge.