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‘On the 12th of July 1808 we put to
sea under the command of Sir Arthur Wellesley….’
- James
Hale, Sergeant, 9th Regiment of Foot
The
9th of Foot served this country with distinction from its
foundation in 1685 and continues to do so as part of the Royal
Anglian Regiment today. We focus on the regiment’s exploits in the
Peninsular campaign (1808-1814) where they earned nine battle
honours before departing to Canada to fight in the War of 1812
(1812-1814). We aim to re-create the life of the regiment during
those turbulent years and participate in events throughout the UK
and abroad; with so many significant bicentennial due over the next
five years we’re in for an exciting time. So far we’re celebrated
bicentennials at Walcheren, Almeida, and Busaco and are looking
forward to future commemoration events. The regimental militia
helped to guard the prisoners of war at Norman Cross, so it is a
pleasure to participate in living history events in Peterborough and
the surrounding area. And we dress up and wind down at our AGM and
party on Trafalgar Day each year, a good round-up to the season. So
why not join us and forget about this century in an authentic and
fun living history camp, with our great fireside cooking? Come and
try out a weekend re-enacting with us – depot kit will be loaned to
you to give you plenty of time to sample the hobby before purchasing
your own kit. Suitably-disguised women are very welcome to play
Redcoat soldiers and fire in the front line if they choose.
Single people,
couples and families welcome; children not devoured.
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