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“Ye lowsy red-coat rake hells, ye locusts of the nation, you are dogs that would enslave us, plunder our shops and ravish our daughters, ye scoundrels” – 18th Century Billeting | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. Lambtons regiment of foot. Ye lowsy red-coat rake hells, ye locusts of the nation, you are dogs that would enslave us, plunder our shops and ravish our daughters, ye scoundrels – 18th Century Billeting. On June 30, 2012. A very friendly British Grenadier – From Moriers paintings of a Grenadier from each regiment, currently held by the Royal Collection. Hogarth ‘March of the Guard to Finchley’. Private Walsh tries his luck the with the local population.

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2012 | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. Archive for 2012 Yearly archive page. On December 11, 2012. It’s been a hectic year in 2012. We’ve campaigned against Jacobites with Lace Wars, drummed for likely lads in Cumbria and Kent at General Wolfe’s childhood home and finally headed to winter quarters. You can see some of the highlights from the year in our Facebook page by clicking the links below! Ryedale Folk Museum – Keeping the Kings Peace. Murton Park -Winter Quarters. On June 30, 2012.

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Living History? | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. Although many groups use the term living history to describe battle re-enactments and drill displays, we as living historians aim to recreate a moment from the past to the best of our ability. This means from the time we arrive at a location right through to the point we leave. This means eating accurate foods/rations, sleeping in woollen blankets, at times under the stars. 9654; No Responses. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here.

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Winter Quarters 2012 | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. On December 11, 2012. It’s been a hectic year in 2012. We’ve campaigned against Jacobites with Lace Wars, drummed for likely lads in Cumbria and Kent at General Wolfe’s childhood home and finally headed to winter quarters. You can see some of the highlights from the year in our Facebook page by clicking the links below! Ryedale Folk Museum – Keeping the Kings Peace. Westerham; Quebec House – Recruiting for the King. Murton Park -Winter Quarters. The 2...

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Clothing and Equipment | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. Our clothing and equipment often change depending on what we are interpreting. We have included three pages of information which relate to our basic impressions. For new recruits, we have spare equipment/clothing for use during your first season. Once you are fully equiped you will attain trusty man status. As well as providing a shining example to your mess mates you will also be able take on the role of JNCO and stand for the rank of SNCO or OC ...

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Join Us! | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. We are always looking for new members to join us. However a full living history weekend does require a certain commitment, enthusiasim and willingness to go further than the traditional 9am-5pm re-enactment. If you are interested in the 18th century and potraying it as accurately as possible please contact us! 9654; 2 Responses. Regards, Le Loup. Hi Le Loup, we’re U.K based. Thanks for noting that, I better add it to the about us bit!

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Events 2014 | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. We aim to do between three and four events during the course of the year, generally starting with a drill session. Confirmed Events for 2014 season;. 8211; 25th/26th April 2014. Coming out of Winter Quarters in the Field. The first event of the year , sees us return to Rufford Abbey. The Multi-period bazaar. Ulster American Folk Park. 8211; 4th July 2014. Representing a section of Light Infantry during the American War of Independence. 8211; 5th May.

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History | John Lambtons 68th Foot

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18th Century Living History. John Lambtons 68th Foot. The Durham Light Infantry in the Seven Years War. John Lambton, the senior Captain of the Guards, would become the Colonel of the regiment and his letter of service was given on the 13th May 1758 authorising him to raise recruits for the new regiment, the 68th foot. John Lambton was a member of the old Durham family and he would begin the link with the county and start the process that would lead to the regiment becoming the Durham Light Infantry.