Winstanley Digger Song

 A clip from the 1975 film Winstanley. The rain brings back memories of ECW reenacting. And the singing.

Hopton's Narrative of his Campaign in the West

 Here

Sir Bevil Grenville (1596–1643), at the Battle of Lansdown Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) (after) Victoria Art Gallery

 Wiki. Not a Royalist but you have to admire Grenville's courage dying at the head of his men.

News from Steel Fist (ECW 15mms)

I am thinking of doing a couple of armies with these when they come out. Thinking Hopton and Waller. Helion are working on a new book on Hopton's army - saw an illustration of a Cornish foot yesterday. Anyway here's what Steel Fist say

'New sculpts by Oliver. 15mm ECW Harquebusiers and shotte Fantastic variety and detailing.We are moving closer to first releases, but no confirmed dates just yet.'

54mm English Civil War game

By David Lycett. Here to see more

https://pmcd-mobilisatie.blogspot.com/2020/05/about-cromwell-game-by-david-lycett.html

Figures are A Call to Arms.

Blood and Plunder Kickstarter

 

Chance to get a plastic 18thc ship for 28mm. Links on my Flintlock and Tomahawk blog.

Lobositz 1756

 Today's anniversary. Wiki