Reflecting on the end of our second season "in action", we wanted to share these wonderful photos from our visit to #buxtongeorgianfestival. Here in the UK, #RevWarReenactment is not as big as in the US (or some parts of Europe) so it's wonderful that we can have these opportunity to work together with others in … Continue reading Thinking on our Community
2025 Buxton Georgian Festival
We were absolutely delighted to end our 2025 season of public events at #buxtongeorgianfestival, hosted by the marvellous team at Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust! Not only was it a valuable opportunity to conduct some training for our soldats, our growing number of civilians had a wonderful time interacting with many lovely visitors, who were interested … Continue reading 2025 Buxton Georgian Festival
Summer Training Weekend 2025
Following a cancellation in our public events calendar, a small group of le Gatinois met for a wonderful time sewing, drilling, trying out some new period card games, and otherwise generally enjoying each others' company. After all, why do we do this hobby if not to make new friends? And if you want to join … Continue reading Summer Training Weekend 2025
Moira Furnace 2025
Our latest visit to Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park was a little different to our previous outings. We provided our usual demonstration of French uniform and weaponry, sentry duties, and continual public engagement...but this time the main scenario was set around Lexington and Concord in 1775, so we were not able to participate in … Continue reading Moira Furnace 2025
Avoncroft International Living History Festival
What a weekend! An unexpectedly warm time at Avoncroft Museum with Redcoats and Revolutionaries saw our soldats busy with drill, speaking to the public, and some work on an exciting media collaboration (more on that later this year). We even got to introduce our newest recrue to the wonderful world of le Gatinois at his … Continue reading Avoncroft International Living History Festival
AGM and Training 2025
We had our AGM this weekend, with a few fun notices coming soon! In the meantime we thought you'd like to see how even the smallest space can be used to work on the essentials of l’Ecole de Soldat (the school of the soldier). Marching is a difficult art for those of us in the … Continue reading AGM and Training 2025
Winter Training Weekend 2024
Although in winter quarters, our soldats' work is never done. This weekend we met for a day of drill practice, socialising, and inducting our newest member! He's already begun mastering the foundational elements of foot drill, alignement (dressing), and marching in time. And if you want to join the ranks of the army of le … Continue reading Winter Training Weekend 2024
Attending The Original Reenactor’s Market – October 2024
Thanks again to The Original Reenactors Market for hosting us this weekend. We had a great time meeting many of our fellow reenactors from across history, but also got to know a few potential soldats as well. If you did speak to us about joining then we'd love to hear from you. Why not drop … Continue reading Attending The Original Reenactor’s Market – October 2024
Caption competition!
We think it's about time for a caption competition. Although this never quite happened in the #18thcentury, what are the British redcoat and French soldat saying? Our favourite entry, based on the most liked comments is...."that car is not the wrong shade of red. The serjeant's audi is allowed to be scarlet!" Credit to Brian … Continue reading Caption competition!
Buxton Georgian Festival
Well we've finished our season in style - at the #buxtongeorgianfestival! A sunny Saturday saw us practising our drill, guarding the Crescent, and talking lots more to some amazing public about the #18thcentury#frencharmy. We even got to experience a bit of that ultra-modern "Entente Cordiale"! Our immense thanks to Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust for hosting … Continue reading Buxton Georgian Festival
Le Régiment Gatinois 