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An English Civil War Reenactment Regiment in The Sealed Knot


A Company of the Earl Rivers Regiment Of Foote, Recreating the English Civil War re-enactment of the Seige Of Donnnington Castle, Newbury, BerkshireWelcome to the website of the Earl Rivers Regiment.

The Regiment is part of the Palatine’s Tertio of The Sealed Knot Society, (SK) being part of the largest re-enactment Society in Europe we travel all over the U.K, with thousands of others, to re-enact the English Civil War. This website shows what our Regiment gets involved in at Sealed Knot and our own Events.

The modern regiment has been active in the Thames Valley area for over 35 years and now has members in, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Buckinghamshire, with large numbers of members in Newbury, Reading and Wallingford.

The Regiment regularly gets together throughout the year to hold events in Newbury, Berkshire, this can range from mini battles, skirmishes, Living History events and school visits. At the beginning and at the end of the year we visit our ancestral home of Donnington Castle near Newbury for training, recruiting, meetings or just socialising.

If you would like to find a local member of our Regiment to contact and ask about the hobby of English Civil War Reenactment then please contact us through the Recruitment finder We have a fabulous introductory offer for new members, our Regiment will welcome you to make your first event an unforgettable weekend away.

For the King and the Cause
Lieutenant, Robb Larder
Commanding Officer, Earl Rivers' Hys Regiment of Foote

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It's free and anyone can register on our on-line forum. You can then view news on future English Civil War re-enactments, social events and receive useful tips on enjoying the hobby from experienced members. Not to mention just being able to talk to those already enjoying this hobby. To register simply click the register link in the login box to the left of this page, then login.

Upcoming Sealed Knot Events:

Shaw House Newbury, Berkshire. 6th March 2010

Earl Rivers Regiment once again have the pleasure of inviting you to our autumn training day on Saturday 06th March at Shaw House, Newbury.

For more information on other Sealed knot events please Click here

News: Donations required to save important painting

A Picture of Baron Astley of ReadingWest Berkshire Museum are appealing for local people and businesses to help secure a locally significant oil painting of Lord Jacob Astley.

Jacob Astley was a professional soldier on the outbreak of The English Civil War, After Edgehill he was appointed Commander of the Royalist Infantry, he participated in all the major battles fought by the King's Oxford Army. He was recognised as one of the most disciplined and bravest of the Royalist Generals. Jacob Astley took part in both battles of Newbury commanding the Royalist Army during the 1st Battle and playing a key role in the 2nd Battle. He made a gallant and memorable defence of Shaw House.

The painting is on sale for £16,000. West Berkshire Museum would like to acquire the painting for its collection, but only have to the end of December to raise the funds.

The Sealed Knot Society who Rivers' Regiment are part of have already pledged to donate £2,000.

Click here for more information

Updated on: 27-01-09 by Natasha Admin

Rob Larder, Commanding Officer

Lt. Rob Larder

Lt. Col. Company based in Newbury, Berkshire
Majors Company based in Reading, Berkshire
Captain's Company No1 based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Captains Company No2 based in Southampton, Hampshire
Captains Company No3 based in Buckinghamshire