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Battle of Nantwich 2024
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The Battle of Nantwich
27th January 2024
Nantwich Town Centre and Mill Island Cheshire England U.K.
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Battle of Nantwich AKA Holly Holy Day is a reenactment of a battle during the English Civil War 1644.
The commemoration of the Battle of Nantwich known as Holly Holy Day will be on the 27th January 2024.
The battle will be re-enacted on Mill Island at 14:00 with an artillery display at 13:50.
Access to Mill Island to see the battle is by wristband.
These can be bought from the Town Square on Saturday 20th January or on the day.
Battlefield Admission Prices 2024
Adult £5
Concession £4
Child £2
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £10
Holly Holy Day
The Battle of Nantwich
Battle of Nantwich 2024
https://www.facebook.com/battleofnantwich
The Battle of Nantwich
27th January 2024
Nantwich Town Centre and Mill Island Cheshire England U.K.
Battleofnantwich@gmail.com
Battle of Nantwich AKA Holly Holy Day is a reenactment of a battle during the English Civil War 1644.
The commemoration of the Battle of Nantwich known as Holly Holy Day will be on the 27th January 2024.
The battle will be re-enacted on Mill Island at 14:00 with an artillery display at 13:50.
Access to Mill Island to see the battle is by wristband.
These can be bought from the Town Square on Saturday 20th January or on the day.
Battlefield Admission Prices 2024
Adult £5
Concession £4
Child £2
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £10
Holly Holy Day
The Battle of Nantwich
The Battle of Nantwich
www.hollyholyday.org.uk
Hosted by The Prince of Wales Company of The King’s Lifeguard of Foote Regiment
Attractions Nantwich Town Cheshire Free
Battle Mill Island Nantwich Town Centre Admission Cost
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The Battle of Nantwich
Mill Island
Nantwich
The home of the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Nantwich 1644. For over 40 years the faithful troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire to re-enact the bloody battle that took place almost 400 years ago and marked the end of the long and painful siege of the town. UPDATE: The Battle of Nantwich is still on despite the weather. Please wrap up warm and wear your wellies if you intend to watch the battle rage from Mill Island.
Schedule
www.hollyholyday.org.uk
The Battle of Nantwich
Nantwich Town Centre Cheshire
Once again, the floral market town of Nantwich throws open it's doors to over 500 #SealedKnot troops from across the UK to re-enact the
Civil War battle of 1644.
Whether you are a Parliamentarian or Royalist, or simply wouldn't have a clue about your British history,
you really mustn't miss the first of the large annual events for Nantwich in 2020.
The impressive and fascinating model depicting the 1644 Battle of Nantwich will be on display throughout the day.
www.hollyholyday.org.uk
The Battle of Nantwich
Nantwich Town Centre Cheshire
Once again, the floral market town of Nantwich throws open it's doors to over 500 #SealedKnot troops from across the UK to re-enact the
Civil War battle of 1644.
Whether you are a Parliamentarian or Royalist, or simply wouldn't have a clue about your British history,
you really mustn't miss the first of the large annual events for Nantwich in 2020.
The impressive and fascinating model depicting the 1644 Battle of Nantwich will be on display throughout the day.
Admission Cost to Mill Island for those that want to get even closer to the action: TBA
Tickets available on the day at the entrance to Mill Island.
There is a host of free street entertainment throughout the town on the day.
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Interesting Facts
Holly Holy Day commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich during the English Civil War. The actual battle took place on the 25th January 1644 on snow.
The Crown was formerly the principal inn of Nantwich.
Landlord Roger Crockett was murdered in a brawl on 19 December 1572, in a case that involved many of the town's gentry and was heard in the Star Chamber.
The original "Crowne" was one of seven inns destroyed in the Great Fire of Nantwich of 1583.
The proprietor at the time of the fire was Robert Crockett.
The present building is known to have been rebuilt shortly after the date of the fire.
The cost of £313 13s 4d was the greatest of all the buildings rebuilt at that time;
£240 was contributed by Crockett.
The rebuilt Crown was a coaching inn on the Chester to London road.
During the Civil War, the inn was used as a place of worship, while the parish church was a prison.
The Duke of Monmouth dined at the Crown in 1682.
The Crown was run by the Piggott family for over 30 years from the late 1870s.
Thomas Piggott, landlord in 1881, was the great grandfather of well-known jockey Lester Piggott.
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Interesting Facts
Holly Holy Day commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich during the English Civil War. The actual battle took place on the 25th January 1644 on snow.
The Crown was formerly the principal inn of Nantwich.
Landlord Roger Crockett was murdered in a brawl on 19 December 1572, in a case that involved many of the town's gentry and was heard in the Star Chamber.
The original "Crowne" was one of seven inns destroyed in the Great Fire of Nantwich of 1583.
The proprietor at the time of the fire was Robert Crockett.
The present building is known to have been rebuilt shortly after the date of the fire.
The cost of £313 13s 4d was the greatest of all the buildings rebuilt at that time;
£240 was contributed by Crockett.
The rebuilt Crown was a coaching inn on the Chester to London road.
During the Civil War, the inn was used as a place of worship, while the parish church was a prison.
The Duke of Monmouth dined at the Crown in 1682.
The Crown was run by the Piggott family for over 30 years from the late 1870s.
Thomas Piggott, landlord in 1881, was the great grandfather of well-known jockey Lester Piggott.
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Interesting Facts
Holly Holy Day commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich during the English Civil War. The actual battle took place on the 25th January 1644 on snow.
The Crown was formerly the principal inn of Nantwich.
Landlord Roger Crockett was murdered in a brawl on 19 December 1572, in a case that involved many of the town's gentry and was heard in the Star Chamber.
The original "Crowne" was one of seven inns destroyed in the Great Fire of Nantwich of 1583.
The proprietor at the time of the fire was Robert Crockett.
The present building is known to have been rebuilt shortly after the date of the fire.
The cost of £313 13s 4d was the greatest of all the buildings rebuilt at that time;
£240 was contributed by Crockett.
The rebuilt Crown was a coaching inn on the Chester to London road.
During the Civil War, the inn was used as a place of worship, while the parish church was a prison.
The Duke of Monmouth dined at the Crown in 1682.
The Crown was run by the Piggott family for over 30 years from the late 1870s.
Thomas Piggott, landlord in 1881, was the great grandfather of well-known jockey Lester Piggott.
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Holly Holy Day commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich during the English Civil War. The actual battle took place on the 25th January 1644 on snow.
The Crown was formerly the principal inn of Nantwich.
Landlord Roger Crockett was murdered in a brawl on 19 December 1572, in a case that involved many of the town's gentry and was heard in the Star Chamber.
The original "Crowne" was one of seven inns destroyed in the Great Fire of Nantwich of 1583.
The proprietor at the time of the fire was Robert Crockett.
The present building is known to have been rebuilt shortly after the date of the fire.
The cost of £313 13s 4d was the greatest of all the buildings rebuilt at that time;
£240 was contributed by Crockett.
The rebuilt Crown was a coaching inn on the Chester to London road.
During the Civil War, the inn was used as a place of worship, while the parish church was a prison.
The Duke of Monmouth dined at the Crown in 1682.
The Crown was run by the Piggott family for over 30 years from the late 1870s.
Thomas Piggott, landlord in 1881, was the great grandfather of well-known jockey Lester Piggott.
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http://www.battleofnantwich.co.uk
http://www.calendarcustoms.com/articles/holly-holy-day/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Hotel,_Nantwich
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