Colonel Stephen Hawkins' Regiment of Foote

27/05/2026

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Absolute scenes at Colchester Living History Festival this May Bank Holiday

A Sealed Knot re-enactment of the Siege of Colchester (1648) Par...

27/05/2026

Here for the Music 🎶 Allergy band you did not disappoint Sunday night.
After a very hot and sweaty battle on our first day, nothing better than to sink a few Pepsi’s and a mosh 🤘🏻

SOUND ON 🔉

16/05/2026

About this event

Siege of Colchester (1648): Royalist commanders Sir George Lisle and Sir Charles Lucas led a determined defence of Colchester against Parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Fairfax, but after a brutal siege the town fell, sealing a decisive Parliamentarian victory in the English Civil War.

A FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 24th & 25th OF MAY 2026.

Join The Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live, and fight during the English Civil War.

Spend the day exploring our Living history encampment and taking part in our activities and arena displays including the grand battle finale.

Witness the spectacle of a battlefield complete with hundreds of infantry, artillery and cavalry troops as the Parliament army attempts to take this Royalist stronghold.

Location: Alresford Hall, Nr Colchester, Essex Public entrance: CO7 8AP

Event Opening Times.

Sunday 24th of May 2026 10am – 4pm

Monday 25th of May 2026 10am – 4pm

Performance Times

TBC

Our arena and timetabled displays are all included in your ticket price.

An opportunity to discover how the troops of a 17th century army worked as well as get involved and discover if you’ve got what it takes! Learn, see and experience the sights and sounds of the English civil war as we bring history to life. The main battle starts at 2pm.

All Day Activities

Our Living History camp and activities tent will be open all day for you to explore alongside the performance displays. Relive History and immerse yourself in the 17th century discovering facts about the past and what it meant for the people of England as civil war raged around them.

See displays of English Civil War weapons and tactics.
Get up close with the horses and Calvery.
Explore Civilian life in our Living History camp.
Take part in our ‘have a go’ activities.
Complete our kids activity sheets and treasure hunts.
Watch a display of drums and colours.
Witness the spectacle of our main battle.
Food and Drink

Food and drink vendors are available on site, or feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch whilst immersed in history.

07/05/2026

Our fellow Royalist regiment Sir George Lisle's Regiment are back at Marbury Merry Days this weekend!

Enjoy a weekend of family fun and activities from bouncy castles, cake stalls and of course living history and skirmish.

Not over the Plunder of Deene Park!? Then join in a small mini in Cheshire.

SK members, if you would like to support the troops please book in via the usual chain of command.

05/05/2026

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

🐺 Battle hounds are ready 🐕

We have our own tag team, Luna and Crumble. Ready to take on the Parliament Army!

They will use their skill and charm to defeat the opposition!

💪🏻Strength: cuteness 99%
👎🏻Weakness: belly rubs 100%
😤Temper: treats must be available 73%
🫶🏼Loyalty: would turn coat, should cheese be available 47%

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Good luck Hounds of Hawkins!!!







The Sealed Knot Society Official
Deene Park

03/05/2026

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02/05/2026

This weekend!! Deene Park
Our first Major Muster this year 🙌🏻

This weekend!!

A full day of interactive history for all the family, 3rd & 4th of May 2026!

Watch and experience first-hand the thrill and excitement of large musket volleys, pike engagements, with drums and colours, and the full panoply of the 17th Century. Soldiers and civilians demonstrate life during this turbulent period of history.

Members of the Sealed Knot will create a re-enactment of fictional encounters between elements of Parliamentary and local Royalist forces, with the finale each day being a battle involving hundreds of seventeenth century soldiers with accompanying cannon fire and cavalry charges.

Our Living History encampment and activities tent will be open throughout the day and will give a close-up portrayal of life in the 17th Century and allow interaction between the public and re-enactors to both entertain and educate.

The Society and event organisers will showcase Local and National Heritage in a dedicated Heritage Zone. Visitors can meet heritage organisations, societies, and visitor attractions, showcasing the county’s rich diversity of history and heritage. Food and Drink will also be on public sale.

Location:
Deene Park Estate, Northamptonshire,
Porter Lodge Entrance: NN17 3EG (off the A43)

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27/04/2026

Drums 🥁 and Colours 🏳️

Drums were an essential part of any battle, it was noisy and sometimes chaotic, so commanders orders would relay via beats.

Beats you hear on the field would be for marching, advancing and messages to the opposition ( such as a parlay )

Colours, more commonly known as company or regimental Ensign. Generally a junior officer who lead their soldiers in to battle.

They would be the reforming point, to get soldiers back into rack and file. Also to taunt the enemy, by showing impressive skills at waving the flag. Your Ensign would die rather than surrendering the colour.