The Fairfax Battalia. is a re-enactment group which recreates  military and civilian life of the 17th century, based around  a company of soldiers from the period of the English Civil War (1642-1651).

We recreate a 17th century infantry company based on Sir Thomas Fairfax's New Model Army regiment (1st Regiment of Foot) c.1645.  We can, however, also present  other periods of the English Civil War era as required - including 1642 Trained Bands and the Restoration army of 1660.  We  try to place the military events within their context and show the impact of the wars on civilian life.  As part of this,  we can 're-populate' period houses with a full household from the gentry owners to their servants. 

Our dedication to producing quality interpretations of military & domestic situations has won us a high reputation amongst sponsors, public & academics.

Further, we have obtained an excellent record of working with event organisers, TV companies and other sponsors in a thoroughly professional yet friendly manner.
 

Pictures from 'Against All Odds' - the fantastic siege of Newark 1646 event of April 2006
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Some of the factors which have proven our reputation:

• commitment to authenticity of dress and equipment 
• authenticity of attitudes of social class
• ability to field a convincing number of troops to represent a 17th century company
• marching with a single colour
• relaying orders by beat of drum
• drill and battle tactics based on existing period manuals
• maintaining a single pike division flanked by two divisions of musket
• fighting only at 'point of pike'
• use of minimum number of officers at events (surplus officers serve as common soldiers)
• endeavour to improve and develop