The Scotland, Scandinavia and Northern European Biographical Database Background research 9th November 2018 This may be a little specialist for most of us but for some it will be an invaluable resource. To quote from their website: The Scotland, Scandinavia and Northern European (SSNE) database comprises of information relating to c.8000 individuals from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales who migrated to or worked in
“the most excellent painter that England hath yet bred” News 28th October 20189th November 2018 There is an exhibition of the work of William Dobson at Tate Britain this winter. Following the death of Van Dyke in 1641, Dobson became a painter at the court of Charles I. He moved with the court to Oxford during the war and his paintings give us a unique perspective on
The Siege of Gloucester – some background Past Event News 14th July 20189th November 2018 The last of this year's English Civil War Society major events is based around the siege of Gloucester in 1643 and takes place over the weekend of 15th and 16th September. We shall be recreating the siege lines and parts of the battle. There will be a battle re-enactment in
1st Battle Of Newbury – More Feedback Uncategorised 3rd July 2018 Dear Ian Thank you very much for the invitation to the 375th anniversary of the First Battle of Newbury. I was very pleased to be able to represent the Lord Lieutenant. I was also delighted to find what an astonishing event you had put on to commemorate the battle. I was most
1st Battle of Newbury – Feedback News 30th June 2018 Dear Ian and members of the ECWS. Please accept warmest congratulations on the superb event over the weekend. I heard nothing but positive feedback from all those I spoke to and my own experience with my little grandson on Sunday was of nothing but interest, patience and dedication to helping residents of the 21st century