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  • Event: Workshop or activity session County: Cheshire American Civil War at the Old Hall
    The members of the American Civil War Society are among the most approachable and enthusiastic re-enactors on the historical scene. Share the myth, romance and reality of this period as you walk and talk your way...
    Tatton Park (National Trust) | Knutsford | 6 — 7 July 2013
  • Showing the painting of the Battle of Trafalgar by JMW Turner with the billowing sails of HMS Victory dominating the background and wounded and dying sailors in the forground
    Article: Feature Battle of Trafalgar: teaching resources and ideas
    Ahoy there! Try these free online resources on Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar from UK museums.
    28 May 2010
  • Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - 2000 Years Of Conflict On British Soil
    The BBC's Battlefield Britain series looked at battles fought on British soil. Culture24 developed a set of accompanying trails exploring museum collections that help us find out more about these conflicts.
    23 January 2006
  • Shows costumed re-enactors firing a volley from their muskets.
    Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - A Clash Of Kings: The Battle Of The Boyne
    Culture24 looks across the Irish Sea to tells the story of the Battle of the Boyne, which has had a lasting effect on life today.
  • Shows a photograph of a statue of Boudicca on her chariot. She is holding a whip and the two horses pulling the chariot are rearing up.
    Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - Boudicca's Rebellion Against The Romans
    As the BBC series Battlefield Britain examined decisive battles on British soil, Culture24 follows in the footsteps of that greatest of rebels, Boudicca.
    30 April 2006
  • Shows a shot of kilted men charging across a field with their swords drawn.
    Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - Culloden: The Jacobites' Last Stand
    Culloden was the last pitched battle on British soil and brought an end to Bonnie Prince Charlie's rebellion, securing the crown of Britain for the House of Hanover.
  • Shows a photograph of a painting of Sir Francis Drake. He is wearing a black coat with a belted waist and a ruff collar.
    Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - Follow the Trail Of The Spanish Armada
    Britain’s defeat of the Spanish Armada was a victory against one of the great seafaring nations. Our trail follows up the BBC TV series, Battlefield Britain.
    24 September 2004
  • Shows a photograph of an actor dressed as a Norman soldier, wearing a helmet with nose piece, holding a spear and a large shield.
    Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - Medieval Warfare At The Battle of Hastings
    Heralding the beginning of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings was one of the bloodiest and most important battles ever fought on British soil.
  • Shows a brown seal which has the image of a king imprinted onto it.
    Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - Owain Glyn Dwr And The Battle For Wales
    Culture goes in search of Owain Glyn Dwr the leader of the Welsh rebellion.
    24 September 2004
  • Shows a photograph of a portrait of Oliver Cromwell. He has shoulder-length hair and a moustache. He is wearing armour on his arms and a young boy is arranging a sash around Cromwell's waist.
    Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - Routing The Royals: The Battle of Naseby
    This Battlefield Britain Culture24 trail looks at Naseby, where Cromwell's New Model Army won the decisive battle of the English Civil War.
  • Venue: Castle or defences, Museum County: Perth & Kinross Black Watch Castle & Museum Perth
  • A battle re-enactment
    Venue: Garden, parklands or rural site, Museum, Heritage site, Archaeological site County: Warwickshire Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park Nuneaton
  • Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: North Yorkshire Castle Howard in Time of War
    While generations of Howard sons went to fight overseas the impact of war was often more powerfully felt at home. Between 1815 and 1944 five Howards were killed in action, and for the family war was a time of anxiety as ...
    Castle Howard | York | 25 May 2013 — 31 December 2014
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    Event: Workshop or activity session County: Gloucestershire Centurion Masks Family Drop-In
    Wednesday 14th August, 2.30 – 3.30pm The Centurion was an extremely important officer in the Roman Army, in charge of 80 soldiers. Find out more about these imposing officers and make a Centurion mask to take home.
    Corinium Museum | Cirencester | 14 August 2013
  • Event: Workshop or activity session County: Northumberland Clash of Kingdoms
    A trio of costumed actors re tell the conflict of England v Scotland which is brought to a head in 1513 at the infamous battle of Flodden. Dramatic demonstration of sword fighting and a chance for children to learn...
    Warkworth Castle and Hermitage (English Heritage) | 21 — 22 August 2013
  • Resource: Virtual exhibition or images, Website County: Nottinghamshire Conflict
    University of Nottingham Manuscripts and Special Collections
    University of Nottingham Manuscripts and Special Collections
  • Venue: Museum County: Cornwall Cornwall's Regimental Museum Bodmin
  • Event: Living history or re-enactment, Workshop or activity session County: Shropshire Cromwell Recruits at Stokesay Castle
    Pikes at the ready! Join Oliver Cromwell's army and discover what it took to be a soldier of the English Civil War. Then test your agility in the children's battle and learn to use a pike in our soldiers drill.
    Stokesay Castle (English Heritage) | Craven Arms | 6 — 7 August 2013
  • Interactive Character stations
    Venue: Archaeological site, Museum, Heritage site County: Inverness Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre Inverness
  • a photograph of golden carved eagle in a pole
    Article: Interview Curator's Choice: A Napoleonic Eagle Standard from the Fusilier Museum, London
    Curator Colin Bowes Crick describes the importance of Napoleonic Golden Eagle standard captured during the Peninsular Wars.
    04 May 2011
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