Can this battle reenactment change my mind about the English Civil War?
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2024
- It's January, so why not kick the year off with a jolly Holly Holy Day in Nantwich, with some Morris dancing, battle reenactment and a whole load of musket fire and canon fire? I couldn't think of an answer to that question so I went to pay a visit, hoping a reenactment of an important part of the English Civil War - the Battle of Nantwich - would bring to life a period of history I've never really bothered learning about. But also, to see what the battle means to Nantwich today, the town and its people.
This year I'm hoping to visit some of Britain's more unusual annual festivals, to capture some of the sense of fun, pride and craziness that comes with our strangest and most loved traditions.
If you'd like to visit Nantwich for Holly Holy Day next January, please visit:
www.battleofnantwich.org/
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Ollie, another enjoyable watch. The Nantwich Civil War reenactment reminded me of the Battle of Gettysburg reenactment of the American Civil War. The reenactors from Nantwich and Gettysburg have such passion in what they do, while keeping history alive. Also, it's nice to see all those people/families outside enjoying life.
mike
Thanks mate, yeah I've seen the Gettysburg reenactment online and it looks like something unmissable.
I'm on screen at 2:56 with my hat & pipe!
We have so much history,so many past battles that has shaped our history and needs keeping alive❤❤
How did I not know about this? It's within visiting distance for me so hopefully next year I'll be there. Great video Ollie and a great advertisement for the town. Thanks.
Thank you 😊
Reenactment, LARPing, just enjoying yourself. You should visit Visby Medieval Week! I make it almost two weeks as I have to visit all my friends on the island. It's the best week(s) of the year! Singing, drinking, having the best people around you, and wearing my most expensive clothes (and most comfortable), and then only half remembering what you did. Wonderful! And you should try it.
Another great video, I didn't know about this. Thanks, Ollie!
Thanks, you gave a good account of the day. I have been going from Chester for 15 years now.
Good piece of work. Nantwich is an example of how a small commemorative event can flourish with the enthusiasm of participants and local supporters.
Percy Curry back in 1963 attempted to re-establish the memory of the forgotten heroes of the siege and battle of Nantwich by laying a wreath at the war memorial, but it was not until 1971 that support developed, following his talk to the newly formed Nantwich Historical Society. Andy Gillitt approached the Chairman of Nantwich Historical Society (Herbert Rowsell) and offered to involve some Sealed Knot members in their period dress. The offer was accepted and at short notice he brought three Royalists, three Parliamentarians and three ladies to attend the ceremony.
The first re-enactment took place in 1973 at Barony Fields.
Since then it has grown to be a must-do for many of us in the Knot, with people coming from all over the country to participate. This is an excellent introduction to the day - and not just because for once I saw myself!
Well done. Perhaps come back next year and see some of the other acticities based around the museum and show the memorial event in the Square and the presentation of the Rose Bowl to the best unit on the day - a unique Nantwich element.
Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it. The history of the town is really fascinating.
As an American, it’s kindove different to hear another Civil War be called the Civil War.
Hadn't thought of it like that. To us yours is The AMERICAN Civil War and this is just THE Civil War.
Not everything revolves around America. Weird as that may seem to you ;)
Maybe check out the history of Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Finnish Civil Wars, and others.
Now you know how it feels
17th century was so cool
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Just an add - the drums were the 17th century way of relaying orders. No ear pieces, radios or whatever then.🥁
Thanks for covering the 1644 Battle of Nantwich annual re-enactment.
Joined you from Natasha and Debbie. Lots in British history I enjoy but I am interested in the ECW having studied it at uni. Excellent video and now subscribed.
I went through Nantwich on a narrow boat a few years ago, and was told about this yearly battle reenactment! Looks like a lot of fun, and I’m glad you’ve covered it for us to enjoy!
It is! Thanks very much 👍🏽
Nicely done! 👍🏻
I read the first shot to be fired in English civil war was on Salford Bridge (now Victoria Bridge) over the river Irwell between the Royalists (Salford) and the Parliamentarians (Manchester)
Yeah that's absolutely right! So interesting 🙂
Natasha and Debbie recommended your channel and from what I have seen they know their stuff. Fascinating videos, love the historical ones and also the humour 🤣
Awesome, thank you!
Fantastic
great vid Ollie - interesting about Nantwich - I hadn't heard of the Holly holy day and the reenactment- great stuff like!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great vid! Nantwich isn't that far from home...perhaps I'll get to go and watch this sometime! 🙂
Awesome! You know I have never heard of this event and hopefully will get there next year. Thanks for another great video. Top marks. ❤👍
You should! Definitely worth the visit
@@BeeHereNowukYep, I have it marked in my calendar. 😊👍
Nice one Ollie....got me quite home sick for minute there. Thanks mate!
Glad you enjoyed it. You should make it next year!
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I think if I'd been in the civil war I wouldn't have found it fun. Civil wars are always very bloody. And isn't Nantwich just the posh end of Crewe?
Crewe was only a hamlet in 1644:-)
It was over what tea was best, tetley will always be the best
lived theere in 1971/72 and don't recall the event. The chap you were talking to in the red looks very familiar. Alex who? If you can say, of course.
1971 was the first commemorative wreath laying by a handful of society members. 1973 was the first full-blown battle event or muster as we call them
Sorry I didn't catch his last name. Very lovely man though with a great in depth knowledge of the civil war.
Hello Ollie I was there that day if I had of seen you I would of said Hi , some friends of mine just live over the the river from mill island and when the cannons are let off off it shakes their house , they hate it ! .
Yeah that would have been fun. I like meeting people who watch that videos. Was a great day out
Perhaps this is how to bring the history of steam to life. Convince some one that those early engines need to be demonstrated where steam railways began if only for one day a year to start with.
That's a great idea!
Look up Bolton Road Station in Bury. There's always something going on there from all the ages of the railway.
Congrats on being officially "Press"! Thanks for covering this 😃
Thanks Johannes! 😄
I also like your idea of covering more of these annual events!
(and let's rock the weekly challenge again 😁)
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Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video!
Excellent vid press reporter Ollie. Can you say why you'd been disinterested by this period in Britain's history?
Thanks for watching it. Yes, I've just always liked other history better and the civil war always seemed to pale in comparison.
Like Yanks day in Saddleworth. Except that was a fictional event
Not many smiles during a battle, just horror, blood and body parts 😮
Promo*SM 😏
Actually it's February already, not January 😂
i dont think so, PEOPLE IN THOSE DAYS WERE NOT THAT FAT ??