| Leeds Castle 2006 - A Betrothal and a Battle! |
| In September 2006, the Fairfax Battalia and
Winchester's Regiment of Foot set up a soldier's camp in the grounds of
the idyllic Leeds Castle, Kent. They provided drill displays and a
skirmish based upon the battle of Maidstone in 1648. But the event was also an opportunity for Tim and Imogen, members of the Fairfax Battalia to become betrothed in an authentic 17th century manner, presided over by Charles Kightly. Further photos of the event can be found on the Past Image Photography web site |
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The army of Parliament marches towards Leeds Castle |
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A more peaceful procession for the betrothal ceremony of Tim and Imogen. |
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The 17th century betrothal was signified by an exchange of rings. |
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Blue favours (for constancy) were pinned on the happy couple |
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Back to the camp for a celebration ... |
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... and then everyone got merry! |
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| The Battle |
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The Parliamentary ensign |
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The battle was short but bloody |
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The fog of war |
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?a duck shoot? |
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The pike engage ... |
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... and end with hand-to-hand fighting |
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The Camp |
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| Peaceful innocence in a time of war |
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Cooking on an open fire |
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