During the Civil War, Pontefract Castle was the site of no less than three bitter sieges. At the start of the second war, John Morris, and a few of his […]

Relive the Dutch raid of 1647, when they sailed up the river to attach the English Fleet. Experience and enjoy this full day of displays by The Sealed Knot in […]

It’s the Civil War and the Duke of Newcastle is nervously awaiting the Parliamentarian armies to arrive at the doorstep of his home at Bolsover Castle... This June, we are […]

14-15 June   Step back through time with this multi-period Festival of History, held in the centre of Milton Keynes. This event was visited by thousands when it first ran […]

29-30 June Cropredy Bridge, nr Banbury. A weekend of commemoration and re-enactment of the Battle of Cropredy Bridge in 1644. Experience the whole village bringing this to life, with events […]

In the early hours of 9th July 1648 the Royalist forces under the Earl of Holland are taken by surprise by troops commanded by Parliamentarian Colonel Scrope, having taken refuge […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]