One of the ladies of the Wylde household - reluctant hosts to the New Model Army in their house.

Washing before the meal

The servants served the food ...

which consisted of a series of small servings ...

... under the watchful eye of the Steward

All was going well.

 The public were provided with  guided tours of the meal in progress.

Then it went horribly wrong as one of the family returned from London to find his house occupied by the army.

His mood worsened as his wife explained that the house had also been looted. 

The situation was then not helped when one officer drew a pistol!

Only the presence of the guard then enforced a calm.

All in all, a dramatic way to bring the Great Hall of the Commandery to life.