Blackleaf, I know about 5 years ago I watched a movie about Oliver Cromwell, was very interesting (for people into history anyhow). You may wish to watch it. But in general I think I agree with you. In general at least.
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Here's something that might interest some of you.
There is a group in England called the Sealed Knot, and every year they perform re-enactments of English Civil Wars battles to give you some idea of how it must have been like.
Here's what their website says -
The Sealed Knot, a registered charity, stages numerous events throughout the country, offering you the unique chance to experience at first hand the trials of a nation at war with itself.
Sealed Knot battle re-enactments are colourful, exciting and above all realistic - the roar of the cannon, cavalry dashing across the field, thousands of soldiers clashing in battle, the colourful standards, the smoke and the noise of the drums - this is the Sealed Knot - vividly bringing to life the battles that helped shape our nation.
What better way to teach children about the period than with a little "hands-on" experience.
The Sealed Knot has been heavily involved in education for many years, giving school talks and displays about life in the Civil War throughout the UK. If your school or college is running a project on the Civil War period, the Sealed Knot can provide you with experts on everything from cookery to clothes, education and politics, through to weapons and battle strategies.
The Society was founded by a distinguished Soldier and the Country's foremost Military Authority on the Civil Wars Brigadier Peter Young D.S.O., M.C., F.H., and a group of friends following a party in Cavalier costume held in the summer of 1968. The idea of forming an "army" of the period was floated and quickly gained wide interest so much so that within two years the membership had topped the one thousand mark and a second, Parliamentarian, Army was formed within the Society.
In June 1971 the Society was incorporated as a Limited Company and in 1974 was granted official recognition as a registered Charity. Over the years the Society has performed re-enactments throughout the country, including participation in the Silver Jubilee celebrations at Windsor Castle in 1977 and has evolved into a national organisation of some considerable prestige, a fact recognised by the grant to the Society of its own Coat of Arms in 1983.
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Purposes and Aims
The Purposes and Aims of the Society are to promote research into and the study of and public interest in the history of the Civil Wars by the following means:-
a. The performance of public re-enactments of Battles, Sieges and other events of the period with a view to educating the public and encouraging an interest in our heritage.
b. The organisation of discussions or lectures, the publishing of books and the making of documentaries of the period.
c. The erection of memorials of Battles.
The Society is a non-profit making organisation but through the performance of Battles and other fund raising events has been able to raise money for other Charities. At the same time however, it is a voluntary Society of enthusiasts and friends who meet to indulge their common interests and it is a prime object of the Society events that they should be enjoyed by the members.
Here are some photos of some of their battle re-enactments -
Parliamentarian soldiers (Roundheads)
Royalist soldiers (Cavaliers) [[they even had cars in the 17th Century!]]
Cavaliers (left) and Roundheads do battle with bodies lying on the ground.
I think these are Roundheads marching to battle.
Cavaliers about to re-enact the Battle of Roundway.
Fire!!
Roundheads
The Battle of Cheriton
For more photos and information, go here - http://www.sealedknot.org/index.asp?Page=sealed.htm
There is a group in England called the Sealed Knot, and every year they perform re-enactments of English Civil Wars battles to give you some idea of how it must have been like.
Here's what their website says -
The Sealed Knot, a registered charity, stages numerous events throughout the country, offering you the unique chance to experience at first hand the trials of a nation at war with itself.
Sealed Knot battle re-enactments are colourful, exciting and above all realistic - the roar of the cannon, cavalry dashing across the field, thousands of soldiers clashing in battle, the colourful standards, the smoke and the noise of the drums - this is the Sealed Knot - vividly bringing to life the battles that helped shape our nation.
What better way to teach children about the period than with a little "hands-on" experience.
The Sealed Knot has been heavily involved in education for many years, giving school talks and displays about life in the Civil War throughout the UK. If your school or college is running a project on the Civil War period, the Sealed Knot can provide you with experts on everything from cookery to clothes, education and politics, through to weapons and battle strategies.
The Society was founded by a distinguished Soldier and the Country's foremost Military Authority on the Civil Wars Brigadier Peter Young D.S.O., M.C., F.H., and a group of friends following a party in Cavalier costume held in the summer of 1968. The idea of forming an "army" of the period was floated and quickly gained wide interest so much so that within two years the membership had topped the one thousand mark and a second, Parliamentarian, Army was formed within the Society.
In June 1971 the Society was incorporated as a Limited Company and in 1974 was granted official recognition as a registered Charity. Over the years the Society has performed re-enactments throughout the country, including participation in the Silver Jubilee celebrations at Windsor Castle in 1977 and has evolved into a national organisation of some considerable prestige, a fact recognised by the grant to the Society of its own Coat of Arms in 1983.
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Purposes and Aims
The Purposes and Aims of the Society are to promote research into and the study of and public interest in the history of the Civil Wars by the following means:-
a. The performance of public re-enactments of Battles, Sieges and other events of the period with a view to educating the public and encouraging an interest in our heritage.
b. The organisation of discussions or lectures, the publishing of books and the making of documentaries of the period.
c. The erection of memorials of Battles.
The Society is a non-profit making organisation but through the performance of Battles and other fund raising events has been able to raise money for other Charities. At the same time however, it is a voluntary Society of enthusiasts and friends who meet to indulge their common interests and it is a prime object of the Society events that they should be enjoyed by the members.
Here are some photos of some of their battle re-enactments -
Parliamentarian soldiers (Roundheads)
Royalist soldiers (Cavaliers) [[they even had cars in the 17th Century!]]
Cavaliers (left) and Roundheads do battle with bodies lying on the ground.
I think these are Roundheads marching to battle.
Cavaliers about to re-enact the Battle of Roundway.
Fire!!
Roundheads
The Battle of Cheriton
For more photos and information, go here - http://www.sealedknot.org/index.asp?Page=sealed.htm
The photo's didn't come up and the link didn't work Blackleaf! thats evil you get me all interested in it and you bait and switch!
What is the Sealed Knot named after?
The Sealed Knot was a secret Royalist association which plotted for the Restoration of the Monarchy during English Interregnum.
Its original founder members were:
*John Belasyse, 1st Baron Belasyse (1614-1689)
*Sir William Compton (1625-1663; third son of Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton)
*Henry Hastings, 1st Baron Loughborough (1610-1666)
*Col. John Russell
*Col. Sir Edward Villiers (1620-1689; father of Edward Villiers, 1st Earl of Jersey)
*Sir Richard Willis (sometimes spelt 'Willys') (1613/14-1690)
The Sealed Knot made eight attempts between 1652 and 1659 to bring about the Restoration.
The largest revolt was staged in 1655 and is known as the Penruddock uprising. It is named after one of the leaders of the revolt, John Penruddock. The revolt was easily put down by forces loyal to the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell and for his part in the rebellion Penruddock was beheaded in May 1655.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealed_Knot"
The Sealed Knot was a secret Royalist association which plotted for the Restoration of the Monarchy during English Interregnum.
Its original founder members were:
*John Belasyse, 1st Baron Belasyse (1614-1689)
*Sir William Compton (1625-1663; third son of Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton)
*Henry Hastings, 1st Baron Loughborough (1610-1666)
*Col. John Russell
*Col. Sir Edward Villiers (1620-1689; father of Edward Villiers, 1st Earl of Jersey)
*Sir Richard Willis (sometimes spelt 'Willys') (1613/14-1690)
The Sealed Knot made eight attempts between 1652 and 1659 to bring about the Restoration.
The largest revolt was staged in 1655 and is known as the Penruddock uprising. It is named after one of the leaders of the revolt, John Penruddock. The revolt was easily put down by forces loyal to the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell and for his part in the rebellion Penruddock was beheaded in May 1655.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealed_Knot"
Thanks they work now!?
Anyhow thanks for posting those wonderful pics. I've always read how his army was really ahead of itself.
Anyhow thanks for posting those wonderful pics. I've always read how his army was really ahead of itself.