There was a civil war in Thaxted at the weekend but no bloodshed apart from some “amputations” in the barber’s surgery. The living history weekend was organised by Thaxted Traders Guild as part of its Think Thaxted First campaign to draw visitors to the town.  Chairman Patrick Haylock said the visit… “exceeded all expectations”. There were musters outside the Guildhall, weaponry displays, artillery pieces in action and exhibitions and displays in the church. The two days were so popular Mr Haylock is inviting the Battalia back next year.   

Dunmow Times

 It’s war on the playing fields of EltonHigh School! But no-one was hurt when Year 8 pupils took part in a re-enactment of the English Civil War. The whole year discovered what life was like during the 17^th century….(the) head of history said “the event was designed to enhance the pupils’ recent study of the war and its causes…the pupils fired the cannon, tried on armour and weapons and saw how long it took to load muskets…” The event also helps provoke discussion about the impact civil wars have on civilians and communities, and by bringing in modern examples of civil wars, it helps promote their understanding of these conflicts.

Bury Times

Ready for battle… The John Bright’s Regiment of Foote, part of the English Civil War Society, providing a stirring demonstration as part of the successful Village Carnival….

The Staines, Egham and Ashford Guardian

Guns blazed, cannon roared and pikestaffs were thrust as Calderdale relived the English Civil War. Roundheads and Cavaliers invaded the district to battle it out for a re-enactment of a civil war skirmish at the weekend. Shibden Hall and its park were transported back to the 17^th century to play host to a fearsome event which saw a band of Parliamentarians take on the Royalists in a mock battle based on historical records… Gunfire and glorious weather drew hundreds to the park to catch a glimpse of both regiments as they used 400 year old tactics to outsmart each other…

Halifax Evening Courier