About Us
The Earl of Essex Regiment portrays a Parliamentary Regiment of the 17th Century. We are members of the Roundhead Association which is part of The English Civil War Society dedicated to the re-enactment of the English Civil War period.
Our membership is drawn from across the UK. There ore no barriers to membership or roles within the Regiment except where explicity prevented by contractual obligations to our sponsors.
The English Civil War Society
ECWS has two main bodies The Kings Army representing the Royalists and The Roundhead Association representing the Parliamentarians. Each body is made up of a number of Brigades whose Regiments take their names and uniforms from those of the 17th century.
We take part in events all over the the UK from major battles to living history displays, as well as purely social events such as banquets and live firing weekends (yes the guns and cannons are real). We have members of all ages from all over the world.
Infantry
The infantry is made up of Pikemen and Musketeers led by Officers and supported by water carriers and first -aiders
Living History
Our Living History portrays the skilled crafts of the period along with its characters.
Artillery
Our Muskets are real, as is our gunpowder!
Training
We train at each event to ensure that our displays meet the standards of The Rounhead Association.