13-14 July The date is 22nd April, 1645. The Parliamentary commander Sir Edward Massey, had not been in Ledbury even 24 hours with his combined force of 1500 infantry and cavalry, before battle was joined. The royalists under the command of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, had turned on the march to confront the enemy after receiving […]
A uniquely English event with a combination of classic cars, Battle of Britain flypast, stalls, tombolas, and all the trappings of a traditional fete - all set in the stunning grounds of Kimbolton School in Cambridgeshire. Lord Robartes’ Regiment (and friends) are once again a highlight of the day with a full turnout of 17th century […]
Cheriton is one of the major battles of the English Civil War. 375 years on from the original battle, we'll be bringing the sight and sounds of the conflict to life. The viewing activities will centre on a series of re-enactments demonstrating the development of Warfare through the ages from medieval knights to American Civil […]
The Sealed Knot, is coming back to Thirlestane Castle We will be delving into what it was like in the 17th Century for both the military and ordinary people. Soldiers, muskets, pikes and drums in drill displays, life on the living history camp and a skirmish will be all part of the weekend. An education […]
Location: Scampston Hall, Malton, YO17 8NG This August Bank Holiday the Sealed Knot are returning to Scampston Hall, following our highly popular event in 2017. This stunning estate will again echo to the sounds of an English Civil War battle, as we re-create the Battle of Marston Moor. Yorkshire is rich in Civil War history […]
Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend Fernhurst Furnace Iron Works and Gun Foundry. Fernhurst, West Sussex. Access to the site is opposite the first ‘T’ junction approx. 60m east along Vann Road from Lower Lodge Candles (not the red location marker shown on this map). Entry to the site is clearly signposted during the event Open: 10.30am […]
The Siege of Crowland Abbey 14-15 September 2019 Crowland Abbey, 46 East St, Crowland, Peterborough. PE6 0EN The Cittie of London Brigade and friends from The Sealed Knot will be back in Crowland Abbey to re-enact the SIEGE OF CROWLAND ABBEY in 1643 - a unique example of how local the Civil Wars were […]
Battle of Edgehill 26-27 October 2019 Kineton Sports & Social Club, Bridge Street, Norton Grange, Little Kineton, CV35 0DP Opens: 12.00 mid-day Skirmish 2.30pm Our annual skirmish to commemorate the Battle of Edgehill (or the 'Kineton fight' as it was also known). This was the opening battle of the English Civil War in October 1642. […]
The Battle of Nantwich Saturday 25 January Nantwich, Cheshire For over 40 years the faithful troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact the bloody battle that took place almost 400 years ago and marked the end of the long and painful siege of the town. This […]
A fantastic new exhibition at Daventry Museum, Commemorating the Battle of Naseby: 375 years. Daventry’s Place in the conflict. Entry free. Daventry Museum - 3 New St, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4BT. Nights before the battle in June 1645, King Charles stayed at Daventry’s Wheatsheaf Inn and his Royalist forces used Borough Hill as a base before marching to fight […]
Date: Sunday 16 February 2020. Location: Westgate Museum, High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AP. Times: 11.00-15.00hrs. Experience Henry Tiller’s Regiment of the Sealed Knot drilling at arms at Winchester West Gate Museum. The Museum is housed inside a surviving fortified medieval city gateway, with rooftop city views. This event and entry to the Museum are FREE. […]
Memorial Parade: The Battle of Coleford Saturday 22 February Coleford, Gloucestershire Our annual memorial parade to commemorate the Battle of Coleford in 1643. Memorial service and display of arms will be held at the memorial plaque in the Market Square at around 11.30am.
