The First English Civil War 1642-1647

After disbanding parliament and unsuccessfully try to force a unified book of common prayer upon Scotland, King Charles I was left in a very weak position. He had to recall…
After disbanding parliament and unsuccessfully try to force a unified book of common prayer upon Scotland, King Charles I was left in a very weak position. He had to recall…
This week, we head back to the age of Pike & Shotte for a quick look at one of the civil war’s principal architects – enter King Charles I! Charles…
Pike & Shotte is a game of massed combat in the 16th and 17th centuries, predominantly featuring formations of pikemen and musket armed infantry. The bow and crossbow remained a…
We’re taking a look at the use of standards and flags to denote a regiment’s colours during the English Civil War in the era of Pike & Shotte. Military…
We’ve new miniatures for Pike & Shotte; a Scots Covenanter General leads from the front upon a mighty steed, and a Standard Bearer suitable for any army. Scots Covenanter General…
The Customer Service team finds itself outside of Berwick once again, ready to give the Royalist Scots another drubbing and secure the town for the winter! In our last game…
Add a splash of colour to your Edgehill army with any of these new character figures! Pick up your Prince Maurice, Sir Edmund Verney, and Sir Arthur Haselrig today! Sir…
Last Thursday evening, the gallant and noble Customer Service team travelled to the outskirts of Berwick in 1649 (conveniently located in John’s games room) to defend the town for King…
We’re diving into the arsenals of the English Civil War this week, with a look at the Galloper Gun – an artillery piece that revolutionised cavalry tactics! During the 16th…
John’s mates at the Friends of General Haig wargames club rounded out 2018 with a massive recreation of Marston Moor – attended by Mr Stallard himself! As the late afternoon…