I am pretty sure this is 1995. My brother lives nearby and he sent me a VHS that was sold by the local library and I think it's the same footage.
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Prestonpans 1995 pic by Rab Taylor
It is approaching 30 years since the reenactment that kicked started the mid 18th century scene in the UK. This was for the 250th anniversary. Leading group was Pulteney's who still exist. Several other groups started then. I started a group in response to this activity.
Monday, 15 September 2025
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Monday, 12 May 2025
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
New Flags of War Jacobites
A great range. Love those cavalry. www.flagsofwar.com. I believe there are more (personalities and Cavalry command) not photographed yet.
Sunday, 23 February 2025
Friday, 14 February 2025
Could You Survive as a British Soldier Fighting the Jacobites? Survive History
Could you endure the hardships of life as a Redcoat soldier in King George's army during the Jacobite Rising of 1745? This full Survive History documentary takes you deep into the experience of British troops battling Charles Edward Stuart’s Jacobite forces.
Monday, 27 January 2025
A Highlander in his Regimentals 1743
The 43td.
The great bravery of the 43rd Highlanders (later renumbered the 42nd) and the admirable service which they rendered at the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745, made the Government anxious to avail themselves still further of the military qualities of the Highlanders.Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Friday, 17 January 2025
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745 David Morier
Text from the wiki
"Many sources state the painting was completed soon after the battle. But details of the soldiers' uniforms suggest the painting was done in the 1750s. Possibly in 1753 when the regiment depicted was stationed near London.[2] The painting is listed in a 1765 inventory of Cumberland's paintings, described as A Skirmish between some Highlanders and English Infantry[3]"
Sunday, 17 November 2024
Sunday, 22 September 2024
Thursday, 21 September 2023
Battle of Prestonpans
Today's anniversary is this short battle in Scotland.
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1995 reenactment of Prestonpans which kickstarted eighteenth century reenactment in the U.K. Photo Howard Giles |
Sunday, 23 July 2023
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Prerelease from Flags of War
Tomorrow is the anniversary of Fontenoy 1745 so thought I would visit the War of Austrian Succession. Currently Flags of War have miniatures about to be released for their French range.
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Battle of Falkirk Chris Collingwood
The Battle of Falkirk Muir (Scottish Gaelic: Blà r na h-Eaglaise Brice), also known as the Battle of Falkirk, took place on 17 January 1746 during the Jacobite rising of 1745. Although it resulted in a Jacobite victory, their inability to take advantage meant it ultimately had little impact on the campaign.
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Collingwood historical art |
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Thursday, 30 September 2021
REDBOX 72139 - British Dragoons, Jacobite Rebellion 1745
1/72 new release. Look good. They have a decent range of Jacobite rebellion troops. Also forthcoming is
72140 - British Regiments of Horse 174572141 - Prince's Lifeguard and Fitzjames Horse
72149 - Bonnie Prince Charlie and Scottish Cavalry