Seventeenth Century Living History Society
Events
The following events are confirmed bookings for the Wardour Garrison for 2010:
Cowdray Castle 19/20th June
Nr Midhurst, West Sussex
Robert May author of 'The Accomplished Cook' once worked in the great kitchen at Cowdray. See a number of his recepies recreated and the kitchen bought back to life as it would have been in his time.
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Old Wardour Castle 31st July/1st August
Nr Tisbury, Wiltshire
English Heritage property, and former home of Lady Blanche Arundel. Meet Lady Arundel and see her and her household prepare for war as local Parliamentary forces muster. But will the castle stand or fall...
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Killerton House 14/15th August
Nr Exeter, Devon
National Trust property, the estate was owned by the Acland family, prominent Devon Royalists. Sir John Acland, Royalist Commissioner reads the Commissions of Array to raise forces for the Royalist cause in the West.
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Goodrich Castle 29/30th August
Nr Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Meet the Royalist garrison, buoyed by their successes over the local Parliamentarian, practice their arms and prepare for a seige.
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Lulworth Castle 18/19th September
Nr East Lulworth, Dorset
Multi-period event. See the Wardour Garrison present a display of seventeenth century hunting techniques and prepare a banquet.
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If you are interested in booking the Wardour Garrison find out more here.