History of the Civil War

ver wanted to know more about the English Civil War? Or maybe you never thought about it, but now you're here you want some more background information? Whether you want to join the Sealed Knot, are already a member, or just have a casual interest in the period, you should be able to find some information to satisfy your curiosity here. If there is something you are specifically interested in that is not here, or if you have something you wish to contribute, please tell us.

• A general history of the English Civil War.
• Or alternatively the English Civil War explained in less time than it takes to drink a pint (slowly).
• A summary of The Battles & Engagements of the English Civil Wars.
• A brief history of the Blew Regiment LTB, both then and now.
• Historical background of the group the regiment's primary identity, the London Trayned Bandes.
• Historical background of the second of the regiment's identities, Tichborne's Foot.
• How the armies were recruited.
• A guide to dressing as a London Trained Bandsman.
• How a Civil War musketeer would have looked.
• How a Civil War pikeman would have looked.
• Information about the firearms that were used during the Civil War.
• Information about the Civil War Cavalry.
• A historical cure for bruising.