Croft Castle 11th and 12th August 2007
THE LIVING HISTORY CAMP
During the weekend we created a Living History encampment in the ground of
this National Trust Property. During the day the public were able to
meet Pikemen, Musketeers and
Camp Followers, watch the soldiers training with pike and musket, and have a go
themselves.
Living History Encampment
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Encampmant
© B Carman |
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Encampment
© B Carman |
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Pole Lathe
© B Carman |
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Surgeon
© B Carman |
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Musket Practice
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Musketeers loading
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Musketeers positioning their match
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Musketeers firing
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Sword Training
Pike Training
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Learning how to hold the pike at Charge |
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© A Clitheroe |
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Pike at Charge |
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Drummer Practice
Drill
Display
There were also displays throughout the day, including showing how the pikemen
fight as a unit or Pike Block, how the musketeers load and fire their muskets
and fight as a Musket Block, and the equipment used by the cavalry.
Pike Drill
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Pikeman at Order
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Pikeman at Charge
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Pikeman with basic sword
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Musket Drill
Colour Party
The Companie Drill Display
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Companie marching
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Companie in formation
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Companie set to defend against cavalry
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Cavalry Drill
Firing a Salvo
Hand to Hand
THE
SKIRMISH
In the afternoon we illustrated the story of Sir William Croft's death at the
walls of Croft Castle. Royalist troops were retreating to the castle
closely followed by the attacking parliamentarian force who showed no mercy.
Sir William is represented by the horseman in the blue doublet.
All photos on this page have been used with permission of copyright holder.
Photos on this page are © Rod Whittaker unless specified otherwise.
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