Hounslow 2002 
In June 2002 units of the Roundhead Association (including the Fairfax Battalia) and the King's Army of the English Civil War Society took part in a re-enactment of the battle of Brentford in November1642 at the multi-period 'London Historical Action Spectacular' at Hounslow, organised by EventPlan.

At the original battle, the Parliamentary army was decimated by the Royalists, who caught them by surprise.  London was only saved from Royalist occupation by the mobilisation of the London apprentices at Turnham Green.
First we see a scene before the war breaks out, with the King and officers of the Trained Bands dining in the field.

photo: Susanne Atkin

King Charles I dines with some of his officers before war breaks out.
photo: Susanne Atkin
There is an uneasy atmosphere
photo: Susanne Atkin
Charles I looks distinctly suspicious ...
photo: Susanne Atkin
... as does the man soon to become Lord General of the Parliamentary army
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