Historical Re-enactment in our Motorhome.

If you get the time this would be good to hear about in the story section with a few photos. I remember seeing enactments at Edgehill in my youth.  

Thanks.

Sounds like a good hobby D. Do you always dress as the same character fighting on the same side?  The preferred side would obviously be that of the Parliamentarians fighting against the corruption and wickedness of the King and the King's nobles.  

K 

Yes I’m in a parliamentarian Regiment so always fighting the the kings men.

I am actually the current commanding officer of my regiment holding the rank of Captain and as such I mainly portray that role, but I am a musketeer first and foremost and when I get the chance to jump back in the block I do so.  

In the Sealed Knot (the Society to which I belong) you can portray pretty much anything you want though rank is often earned.  The hobby does not have to cost the earth.....typically £40 ish for a family membership.

At first you would be lent kit as you slowly build up your own wardrobe.  As a pikeman for example, you don’t even need to purchase your own weapon, we give them to you!

And best of all, you already have your own caravan or motorhome! 😃

I've only ever seen one Re-enactment, that was at Linlithgow Palace, (those events are few and far between in Scotland), it looked like great fun.  All the participants were really acting the part. . 

K 

We have been to a few re-enactment events, always very enjoyable. The dedication to period, in depth knowledge of the subject held by members is fascinating. Civil War isn't my favourite period, mainly 'cos the Stuarts were such a pathetic bunch, but all the clothing, arms, life skills exhibited are memorable and a credit to all concerned.

We used to stay on a lovely private campsite near Fowey. Came back one teatime to find a couple of jousting type tents pitched up, containing nothing but sheepskins, little stools and the odd camp bed. We spent ages wondering who, what, why? A touring troupe of Morris Dancers who were very interesting and kept the whole campsite full of lovely music and lots of fun!