Royal Engineers

John Binmore

Tel: 01380 738001

E-mail: jrbinmore@hotmail.com

We are based on 1807-1812 period, portraying Engineers and Royal Military Artificers attached to the peninsular army under the command of Lt Col Fletcher RE.

The Corps of Engineers was created by the Board of Ordnance to provide technical support for its artillery and developed to advise on fortifications, sieges, construction and demolition of roads and bridges. They also undertook field recognisance and were attached to the Corps of Royal Military Surveyors & Draftsmen (RMSD).

We were formed in 1999 and put on living history displays of work of RMSD. We also work closely with the Artillery and our counterpart in the French Genie to provide battlefield pyrotechnic effects. If you are interested in becoming a re-enactor, not sure which unit/army you wish to join and don't mind getting your hands dirty, you may apply to join us until you make your mind up which Army/unit you want to join in the NA! At re-enactments we were undress working overalls which makes us the cheapest unit in the NA to join, and we may be able to provide kit to get you to your first event.