Post by Administrator on Mar 14, 2011 10:29:11 GMT
The Sealed Knot and Greenham Common Trust present:
The Battle of Newbury 2011
The Battle of Newbury 2011
IMMERSE YOURSELF in history - the sights, sounds and smells of the English Civil War are brought to life by the Sealed Knot over 3 days.
Discover what life was like in England for those who had to leave their homes and take up arms against their fellow countrymen.
During the morning you can wander through the Living History camp to see how the soldiers and their families lived - the food they ate, the clothes they wore and the skills they needed to survive. Witness soldiers training to use swords, muskets and pikes and visit some of the tradesmen who accompanied the army as it crossed the country.
In the afternoon hundreds of soldiers with cannons and cavalry will take to the field to re-enact the 1644 Second Battle of Newbury.
You will hear the cannons echo across the battlefield, smell the smoke from the gunpowder and watch the armies fight for ground, their beliefs and their lives.
NEWBURY SHOWGROUND
Easy access from M4
junction 13 and A34,
just follow the signs
• Free car parking
• Designated disabled parking
• Entertainment for children
• A range of food and drink outlets
Visit www.battleofnewbury2011.org.uk for more information and booking advanced tickets.
