Meet Capt. Matthias Hawkeslade, soldier of fortune and veteran of the brutal thirty years war being fought in Europe. Now returned to England, he raises his sword for King Charles in the bitter struggle that tears the nation apart known as the English civil War 1642~1651. This is not a history lecture of dates and battles, instead it’s an interactive experience where the audience joins the discussion and see the conflict through Hawkeslade’s eyes. Presented in character and full 17th century battle gear~ armour, sword, pistols etc. Bringing to life the bloody reality of a mercenary Captain during one of the most turbulent chapters of British history.
Views: 11 | Enquiries: 0I am Philip Barham, an amateur historian with particular interest in the English Civil War. I live near Maidstone in Kent with my wife and an enormous Newfoundland dog.
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