Basing House was one of the iconic sieges of the English Civil Wars. Basing was the home of the Marquis of Winchester, a supporter of King Charles I. Parliamentary forces made three attempts to take Basing House, with first two sieges being broken before it fell at the third attempt. This Easter Bank Holiday experience the […]

Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote take up residence this Easter at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens. The first battle of English Civil War was fought just 4 miles away from the Gardens. This weekend Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote are back! Displays, drills and demonstrations throughout the weekend as this 17th century re-enactment group make […]