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COLONEL JOHN PICKERING'S REGIMENT OF FOOTE
A Regiment of the Sealed Knot
No matter whether Col John Pickering's Regt of Foote of The Sealed Knot is hosting or simply involved in an event, we are confident that our members will have a great and memorable time. Check out our schedule to find out what’s coming up next, and let us know if there are any events you’d like to see in the future.
This is a list of the events that Pickering's will be involved in, this is not a complete list of events that are being hosted by the Sealed Knot. This list is not exhaustive, more events will be added as and when details are available. For information regarding a particular event please follow the links.
2024 Events List
- 27 Jan 2024, 11:30 – 16:30Nantwich, Cheshire, Nantwich CW5 5DB, UKPickering's start the year with an annual event celebrating Holy Holly day in the town of Nantwich re-enacting one of the few winter battles of the Civil War. Nantwich provides a great battle followed by an evening in many of the hostelries on offer.
- 03 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 23:50Alvechurch, West Mids, Crown Inn, Withybed Green, Alvechurch, Birmingham B48 7PN, UKPickerings are invited to the Alvechurch wassail to provide noise and colour to give the cider apples the best opportunity to provide a bountiful harvest this year. Night firing muskets always provides an element of drama!
- 10 Feb 2024, 11:30 – 11 Feb 2024, 16:30Huntingdon, Cambs, 53 High St, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ, UKA unique event for Pickerings who re-create the trial of Charles 1st in Huntingdon. A must for the budding actors of the regiment providing a fascinating recreation of one of the most dramatic trials in the UK's history.
- 30 Mar 2024, 10:30 – 31 Mar 2024, 16:30Castle Bromwich Hall And Gardens, off Chester Rd, Hall Rd, Birmingham B36 9BT, UKPickering's and friends celebrate Easter with a Living history extravaganza in the West Midlands with a large encampment, cameos and drill displays. The kids have not been forgotten with interactive activities, kiddie pike drills and even an easter egg hunt!
- 05 May 2024, 11:30 – 06 May 2024, 17:00Much Marcle, Herefordshire.Pickerings will descend en-masse for the first major of the year located in the heart of cider country. Camping from Friday through till Tuesday provides everyone a chance to have a good catchup and catchup with friends not seen for months.
- 26 May 2024, 11:30 – 27 May 2024, 17:00Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire, Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG, UKAnother Bank holiday weekend filled with fun and fighting, this time Pickerings are heading north to the beautiful Scampston Hall to re-enact one of the most famous battles of the Civil War - Marston Moor.
- 16 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 17 Jun 2024, 17:00Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire, Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne PE10 0LY, UKPickering's host the first of two events at the wonderful Grimsthorpe Castle. This is an interactive Living History day guiding public through all elements of 17th Century life acting as a pre cursor to our larger event later in the year.
- 10 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 11 Aug 2024, 17:00Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire, Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne PE10 0LY, UKPickering's host the second of our events the wonderful Grimsthorpe Castle. This will be a mini muster with the rest of the Sealed knot invited to take part in a battle at Grimsthorpe. A full weekend of activities for all the family from wood turning to cannons roaring.
- 25 Aug 2024, 11:30 – 26 Aug 2024, 17:00Cropredy Bridge, Oxfordshire, Cropredy, Banbury OX17 1PQ, UKThe largest event of the calendar for Pickerings over the August bank holiday weekend in Cropredy which saw significant action during the Civil War. Civilian and military encampments will provide the public an immersive experience culminating in battles on Sunday and Monday.
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