A talk by Dr Chris Scott, former Director of Education for The Royal Armouries and an accomplished story teller.
Experience the 1640s in Malmesbury as living history group Colonel Nicholas Devereux's Regiment of Foot make a large scale visit.
Visit a Civil War military camp and displays in the Town Hall. See live demonstrations of food preparation and cooking, the officers tent, scribing, dyeing and making, sword skills, a beer shop and tavern, C17th music and dancing, period games and meet Chuck and his rider.
See the original unique Birds Eye View Map of Malmesbury produced at the time the Devereux were in Malmesbury from 1644 to 1646 and important Warden and Freemen of Malmesbury memorabilia.
The event is mainly intended for those over 60 years of age, but accompanying family, friends and carers are welcome too.
Visit a Civil War military camp and displays in the Town Hall. See live demonstrations of food preparation and cooking, the officers tent, scribing, dyeing and making, sword skills, a beer shop and tavern, C17th music and dancing, period games and meet Chuck and his rider.
Live re-enactment of the last attack on Malmesbury in May 1644 … Abbey Row, Gloucester Street, Market Cross.
Spectating places open from 20 mins before the event.
Stewards instructions must be followed at all times.
Live re-enactment of the last attack on Malmesbury in May 1644 … Abbey Row, Gloucester Street, Market Cross.
Spectating places open from 20 mins before the event.
Stewards instructions must be followed at all times.