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Civil War living history weekend

Join Lord John Robartes Regiment and step back in time to the Civil War.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This is your chance to experience first hand, the thrill and excitement of regimental musket volleys, pike drill, with drums and colours and the full panoply of the 17th century. Civil War era soldiers and civilians will be on hand to answer your questions of life during this turbulent period of history.

The regiment will set up a 17th century Civil War living history camp at the manor as well as hold regimental drill displays at the Lodge.

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