Overview During the English Civil War, the life of a civilian varied dramatically depending on many factors, such as: status, religion, occupation, gender and age. Families were torn apart where different members followed their beliefs and took sides. Great financial strain was borne by the families as the soldiers went off
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The 2nd Footguards – Uniform Reference
The 2nd Footguards - The Coldstream Guards 1685 Uniform Referance From "Origin and services of the Coldstream Guards" by Colonel Mac Kinnon The First & 2nd regiment of His Majesties Foot Guards The officers of this first Regiment of foot Guards (consisting of 24 companies, and two companies of grenadiers) were exceedingly richly habited
Artillery
Musicians
History On a noisy, smokey, crowded battlefield, the crucial task of transmitting important orders was in part carried out by regimental musicians. These experienced NCOs used a variety of drum and fife "calls" to keep time on the march and communicate commands to attack or retire to the men. They also played
Musketeer
Pikeman
History An ancient weapon, the pikeman provided the main defensive arm of the infantry. Closely ranked together and thrusting forward an impenetrable bristle of sharpened spearheads, a well trained and sturdy pike division could see off the most gallant of cavalry charges, protecting musketeers from attack. Pikemen would also be used as
Joining and Taking Part
Event Calendar
Events 2020: All events are listed including private events to show the full extent of our activities for the season. CORONA VIRUS With the current corona virus situation, all of the events below will have to be treated as provisional until things become clearer. Where an event is definitely postponed or cancelled,
