Molyneux family at war!
Liverpool's historic Croxteth Hall turned back the clock almost 400 years at the weekend (June 26 and 27 2006) - as Oliver Cromwell's Roundheads went head to head with the Royalist Cavaliers. Larger image of Molyneux regiment members on the steps of Croxteth Hall
The opposing sides re-enacted a battle from the English Civil War at Croxteth Hall and Country Park as a tribute to the Molyneux family - later the Earls of Sefton, who lived at the hall. Sir Richard Molyneux fought for King Charles in the English Civil War (1642-1651).
Nearly a thousand Sealed Knot members took part in the event performing scenes from the war, using 12 artillery cannons and 80 muskets; a living history camp providing snapshots of life in the war, from clothes of the period to what people ate and drank. Larger image of battlefield
The Walled Garden hosted a free educational exhibition aimed at young children and there was a mouse trail ('Molly' the mouse dressed in Molyneux Regiment colours) providing additional fun for youngsters inside the hall.
The Sealed Knot is the largest single battle re-enactment group in Europe, and although it is an educational charity the emphasis is on family fun. Larger image of Royalist sodiers
Ann Thomas, the national events co-ordinator for the Sealed Knot said
The re-enactments are a great way to learn about the Civil War. Everyone who attended had a great time, whilst learning something. We would like to thank all the staff at Croxteth Hall and the joint agencies planning and management support (Paramount Stewarding, Merseyside Police, The estimated visitor attendance throughout the two days was 7,000.Merseyside Fire Brigade and St John Ambulance) who helped make the event such a great success.
The estimated visitor attendance throughout the two days was 7,000.
Pictures supplied by Ian Hanson - South Liverpool Photographic Society.
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