Preparations for our major event in Chippenham are well underway Future Events 19th June 202219th June 2022 We had a small presentation in the town over the Jubilee weekend. Two colours (or regimental flag) designed by local school children, were paraded in the town square. Even the mayor, Liz Alstrom, was persuaded to ‘flourish’ a colour. Image courtesy of Chippenham Museum Do come and see the armies of both King and
Chippenham, 23rd & 24th July Future Events 7th June 202219th June 2022 The English Civil War returns to Chippenham as the Town plays host to the English Civil War Society and the town is returned to the dramatic Summer of 1643 when the Civil War raged across Wiltshire and the West Country. There will be a large and thriving encampment and tented village on
Basing House, 17-18th September Future Events 15th May 202215th May 2022 Loyalty House, the grandest private house in England, home of John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester. He was fiercely loyal to his Roman Catholic faith and to his King, Charles I. He held Basing House, in Hampshire, for the King from the start of the Civil War until October 1645,
Wressle Castle, Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th June Future Events 15th May 202215th May 2022 As part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend, there will Civil War re-enactment taking place at Wressle Castle. The event runs from 10am to 4pm Free parking/entry. The post code is YO8 6ET Civil War re-enactment taking place both days Raising money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance #yorkshireairambulance Picnics & dogs (on leads) welcome
Desford Heritage Festival, 2nd & 3rd July Future Events 15th May 202215th May 2022 Take a step back in time this summer when the streets of Desford come alive with its rich and fascinating history at Desford Heritage Festival 2022. During the weekend of July 2nd and 3rd, Desford will be divided into time zones, from the medieval era to the world wars. A vast array
Alton – 1st & 2nd May 2022 Future Events 2nd April 20222nd April 2022 The year is 1643, mid December and Lord Ralph Hopton has garrisoned his troops in multiple Hampshire towns including Alton. Image Copyright Alton Digital Image Join the ECWS as we take a step back in time to the battle of Alton where a staunch royalist garrison, outnumbered, defended the quaint market
St George’s Festival Wrest Park, 23-24 April 2022 Future Events 8th March 20228th March 2022 The Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment will be at Wrest Park for their annual St George’s Day event, depicting an English Civil War Royalist Foot Regiment in a drill two times a day with a troop of armoured Parliamentary Cavalry called Sir Heselrig’s Lobsters. We are also putting on a Living
Events resume Future Events 6th July 20216th July 2021 We are very pleased to be able to announce that, following the relaxation in Covid regulations, our events can resume. Please see our calendar page for details. All events will be run in accordance with regulations and guidelines. We would love to see you there!
Alton – change of date Future Events 28th June 202130th October 2021 Back in January, the ECWS Board issued a statement which included a change of date for the event at Alton, originally planned for 2020, then postponed to this year, and postponed again until 2022. Since then, the Government have announced that there will be no public holiday at the end
Hawick Reivers Festival 2022 Future Events 3rd March 202025th March 2022 Step back in time to the mid sixteenth century when the Borderlands were an area of constant feuding, when loyalties were to kinship rather than king and country and when "Reiving" was a means of survival. Through music, drama and re-enactments experience what life was really like for the men and