The March follow the route of the Parliamentary incursion under Fairfax and Cromwell that seized the town from Hopton's Royalists in 1646 and effectively signalled the end of the war in the West. Then fireworks, lots of fireworks. ;-)

For three days over Easter the Manor House will be brought to life by members of the Sealed Knot.  Meet and talk to the head of the household, the Scribe, watch the Cooks prepare and cook the food. Childrens games and activities of the 17thC and Maypole Dancing.   All within the grounds of this beautiful […]

A chance for people to see the Sealed Knot in action on the site of an Tudor Castle that rivalled in size to Hampton Court Palace.  Sadly only ruins now survive but there will be a Living History Camp around the ruins and a Skirmish between warring armies for you to enjoy. Bring the children, […]

Details: On 23 April 375 years ago, the governor of Hull, Sir John Hotham, refused to allow King Charles to enter the city and access the weapons stored in its walls. This small act of defiance heralded ten years of brutal civil war between the supports of the King and those of the English Parliament. […]

This weekend will bring you the sights and smells of the English Civil War, set against the backdrop of Britains famous Weston Helicopter Museum. During the morning there will be Musket and Drill Displays, a display of Colours being flourished and Drum Calls. In the afternoon there will be a recreation of the skirmish that took place […]

See the might of the Army of Parliament at Billing Aquadrome. .Saturday 11am - Living history camp opens 11am - Regimental arms displays (Regimental / Brigade drill) 2pm - Large formation parade with firepower of two cannon. (Army drill/ skirmish) 4.30pm- Living history closes. Sunday 11am - Living history camp opens 11am - Army parade […]

The Commanding Officer invites all to come along to our Living History weekend at Middleton Hall near Tamworth. Sir Gilbert Hoghton's Companie once again will take te hall back to the 17th Century with drill displays, small skirmish and various other period activities for members of the public to enjoy.

A Major event in the Calendar at a stunning location over the 28th & 29th May. The Sealed knot will bring to you the excitement of a battle with Cannons roaring, Cavalry Charging, Muskets Volleying alongside a large Living History Camp which will be of interest to all ages.  Have a word with the 17thC […]

From 2.00pm on Saturday 10th June 2017, Lord and Lady Saye and Sele will be hosting the Broughton Fete in the castle grounds. The Lord Saye and Sele’s Blew Regiment of Foote and other units of the Sealed Knot are proud to be supporting the event and commemorating some of the events of 1642 there with […]

The theme of this event being organised by the Cromwells Brigade members of the Sealed Knot is based around the Siege that took place in 1648 just four miles away at Helpston, Where the former Chaplin to Charles 1 was chased out of Stamford while trying to recruit to the Royalist Army. The pursuing Parliament Officer  a Captain […]

The Sealed Knot bring do you an insight into Scotlands part in the 'Wars of the Three Kingdoms', when father fought son, brother fought brother and the entire nation was in turmoil. While the war began as a conflict between King Charles I and his Parliament, it quickly spilled into the remaining kingdoms of Scotland […]

As part of the summer fair at Foxdenton Park, you can step back in time to the 1640s when the area was on the front lines of the war between Parliamentarian and Royalist - and witness an actual battle with muskets, pikes, and drums organised by the Earl of Manchesters Regiment. In the grounds of […]