This weekend, our Sergent found himself on something of a cultural exchange, as he joined The Pattern. HM 33rd Regiment of Foot 1770 -1785 for an immersive campaign experience. For any unfamiliar readers, this was a private event wherein attendees lived as authentically as possible for the duration. This meant no phones, limited modern comforts, … Continue reading A Franco-British Exchange? Essex Immersive Event with HM 33rd (The Pattern)
Kiplin Hall – 1776 Live!
C'était super! What an amazing weekend spent at Kiplin Hall with our comrades in Redcoats and Revolutionaries for #America1776Live. Our smaller military turnout, with our usual training/drill/shooting displays, was supplemented by the staff of The Parrot & Cocoa Tree Coffee House - 1781 talking about coffee and food all day, and making our own butter … Continue reading Kiplin Hall – 1776 Live!
The Parrot & Cocoa Tree @ Chateau de Versailles
Along with our soldats, the America250 event at the Château de Versailles also played host to our civilian wing! We were incredibly glad to have so much interest from the French public (and reenactment community!) in hot beverages, food, and discussions of luxury consumption in the 18th century Photos by kind permission of Katie events … Continue reading The Parrot & Cocoa Tree @ Chateau de Versailles
The #1781Peloton together again / enfin réunis @ Château de Versailles
Featuring La compagnie la Courbière Photo by kind permission of Stuart Wilby
Quelle journée!
On our way home from a hot and tiring weekend in the Trianon grounds of Château de Versailles - lots of photos, videos, and memories to share in the coming months, but for now here's #TeamGatinois in *the* Hall of Mirrors!
Versailles Soon!
Not long to go until our visit to THE Château de Versailles, where you'll get to see us along with our peloton friends La compagnie la Courbière, fighting against those dastardly redcoats (but not Swiss redcoats) Photo by by Xavier Guéguen
The Importance of Living History
We are firm believers that Living History is a powerful tool for education. Research of primary sources and secondary literature is all well and good - but a large part of why we do this is to engage with the wider public, and to talk about the experiences of those humans who came before us. … Continue reading The Importance of Living History
Earby Georgian Fayre
Sunday last a small detachment were thrilled to be able to join our frenemies The Pattern. HM 33rd Regiment of Foot 1770 -1785 at Earby Georgian Fayre in West Yorkshire/Lancashire, and even more flattered at receiving the portraits in the cover photo by Nick Cooper! A wonderful day talking about French history with a fascinated … Continue reading Earby Georgian Fayre
Le Gatinois at Cromford Mills
A bit of a window behind the scenes during our recent visit to Cromford Mills with our friends in Redcoats and Revolutionaries. Lots more to come in due course, as always!
Chargez et feu par files / loading and firing in files @ Château de Fontainebleau
Photo by kind permission of Martina Cammerata
