Elizabeth Cromwell Remembered- The Sealed Knot comes to Northborough   A salute to Elizabeth Cromwell The sound of drums rolls across the village as the Parliament army returns to Northborough to pay tribute to Elizabeth Cromwell, widow of Oliver Cromwell. March with Colonel John Pickering's Regiment of Foote to St Andrew's Church to lay a […]

Banbury Canal Festival As part of The Banbury Canal Festival 2023  visit the 17th Century English Civil War ‘Living History’ Soldiers Encampment; Come visit the soldiers at rest, listen to their stories and that of the civilians, their wives and sweethearts who follow them; see and hear the cannon and the musket fire; watch the […]

The longest standing fixture in the societies calendar, once more members from across the country will join to support the towns Holy Holly Day celebrations . This year marks the 380th anniversary of the end of the royalist siege which saw the people of Nantwich celebrate with holly sprigs in their hats – hence Holly […]

Saturday 10th  1pm SOLD OUT 3.30pm SOLD OUT 6pm and 11th  February: 10am 12.30pm 3pm Admission: £12 Adults, £10 Students/Museum Members Location: Huntington Town Hall In January 1649 - 375 years ago this year - a King was put on trial in London, accused of treason against his own people, an event which was radical […]

Join members from the Sealed Knot for the annual commemoration of the 1643 Battle of Coleford. A small parade will leave Mushet Walk at approximately 11:20am and then assemble in the town centre at the commemorative plague (lower level of the island at the Clock Tower) for a short service.

Step back 350 years and experience life on the road for soldiers and their families. Over the Easter weekend, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March, Colonel John Pickering and his Regiment of Foote take up residence in Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. No need to book. All tickets and donations go to support the long-term work for the Trust […]

A Castle at War; Life in a 17th century garrison Tickets for entry are available from the ticketing kiosk at castle entrance. No extra fee for the event. More details and prices can be found at www.pembrokecastle.co.uk. Discover the dramatic story of the Civil War garrison that changed sides and endured a six week siege. […]

Ramsey Heritage Day Troops from Colonel John Pickerings Regiment and members of the Sealed Knot come to Ramsey to commemorate the Abbey’s rich past and help you relive history. Cromwell, the English civil war commander who rose through the ranks from MP and would go on to be known as Lord Protector, wasn’t the only […]

Securing The Shire, May Day weekend Major Event About this event A FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY.  Join the Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live, and fight, in Herefordshire in the English Civil War.   Spend the day exploring our Living History encampment and taking part in […]

The Battle of Marston Moor – A 380th Commemoration 380 years on we relive history as we mark the dramatic events of the Battle of Marston Moor! Join The Sealed Knot in an interactive family day out and explore how the royalist cause in the North was lost in the largest battle of the brutal […]

Windsor Castle History Weekends- Royalist and Rebels Join members of The Sealed Knot as the castle is once more under parliament garrison. Relive history at this iconic location and explore the castle’s vivid history. Learn about Prince Rupert’s beleaguered assault, the founding of the New Model Army and hear the stories of imprisoned Royalists. Watch thrilling […]

The Battle of Cheriton, History through the Ages Steep yourself in history with a day out for the whole family this summer. Our Cheriton multi-period event will see re-enactors from the Sealed Knot, the Medieval Knights Society, the Napoleonic Society and the American Civil War Society. A chance to immerse yourself in historic displays from […]