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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Cheshire American Civil War at the Old HallThe 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
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Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: North Yorkshire Castle Howard in Time of WarWhile 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-InWednesday 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 KingdomsA 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
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Event: Living history or re-enactment, Workshop or activity session County: Shropshire Cromwell Recruits at Stokesay CastlePikes 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
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Event: Living history or re-enactment, Workshop or activity session County: Devon Dartmouth Castle Through the Ages: Civil WarExperience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. This week, go back to the Civil War! Enjoy talks, demonstrations and children's sword drills for all our junior...Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage) | 5 — 6 August 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Cheshire Defence of the RealmYour country needs you! Join our guides at the Old Hall to explore personal and national defence and daily life throughout history. Build an Anglo-Saxon fort, become a medieval archer and travel back to World War II to...Tatton Park (National Trust) | Knutsford | 22 August 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Norfolk Defend the HallCome and see the 17th Century Life and Times re-enactment group in action during the Civil War as Parliament Forces enter the Oxburgh Estate intent on destruction! Wonderful fun for all the family. Loud noises due to...Oxburgh Hall (National Trust) | nr King's Lynn | 27 — 28 July 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Herefordshire Explorers! At Goodrich CastleAre you ready for an adventure? Take a journey through time as you go exploring the ruins of Goodrich Castle. Discover what life was like there during times of war and peace, with interactive games and activities.Goodrich Castle (English Heritage) | 21 — 22 August 2013
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Event: Living history or re-enactment, Workshop or activity session County: Derbyshire Grand Medieval JoustA magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of...Bolsover Castle (English Heritage) | Chesterfield | 25 — 26 August 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Wiltshire Grand Medieval JoustA magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of...Old Sarum (English Heritage) | Salisbury | 24 — 26 August 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Cornwall Grand Medieval JoustA magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of...Pendennis Castle (English Heritage) | Falmouth | 21 — 22 August 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Isle of Wight Grand Medieval JoustA magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of...Carisbrooke Castle (English Heritage) | Newport, Isle of Wight | 20 — 22 August 2013
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Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: North Yorkshire In the Name of the Rose: The Jacobite Rebellions, Symbolism and AllegianceThe Jacobite rebellions of 1715 and 1745 had a dramatic impact upon Georgian society. Marking the 250th anniversary of Fairfax House, In the Name of the Rose sheds light on the secretive world of Jacobite allegiance...Fairfax House Museum | York | 9 August — 31 December 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Kent Knights TournamentMarvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate tournament. F ully armoured and ready to do battle, you can watch our knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign...Dover Castle (English Heritage) | 24 — 26 August 2013
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Event: Living history or re-enactment County: Herefordshire Living History with the Sealed KnotPeace will be broken at Hampton Court Castle by the noise and excitement of sword, musket, cannon and pike of the hundreds of re-enactors descending on Herefordshire. They will be providing two full days' excitement and ...Hampton Court Castle | Leominster | 22 — 23 June 2013
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Event: Lecture County: Kent Mad Tom - a talk by Graham HudsonThis year sees the 175th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Bosenden, when the deluded followers of Sir William Courtenay aka Mad Tom, faced British soldiers in woods near Canterbury. But hedgerow clubs were no match...The Beaney Art Museum and Library | Canterbury | 6 June 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: West Sussex May Bank Holiday SiegeIt’s 1483 and rebellion stalks the land. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, has imprisoned his two nephews in the Tower of London and declared himself King. Now as King Richard III, he faces dissent from his own barons and...Arundel Castle & Gardens, The Collector Earl's Garden | 25 — 27 May 2013
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Event: Lecture County: Surrey Sam Willis: Letters from Nelson's battlesIn 2010, naval historian and archaeologist Dr Sam Willis stumbled across a little known but unique volume of letters in the British Library. Written by admirals, captains, surgeons and boatswains in the late 18th and...Caterham Valley Library | 19 June 2013 -
Event: Workshop or activity session County: Warwickshire Siege!Experience the atmosphere and drama of Kenilworth castle under Norman attack. Witness the opposing forces prepare for battle, with encampments outside and inside the castle, armour displays and an awe-inspiring...Kenilworth Castle (English Heritage) | 25 — 26 August 2013
