Links
Project Partners
The Battlefields Trust
Dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and presentation of battlefield sites as educational and heritage resources
UK Battlefields Resource Centre
This website is being developed to provide information on fields of conflict throughout the United Kingdom. It is essential reading for anyone visiting a battlefield, an invaluable education resource and contains important information for those investigating or conserving battlefields. Included are maps, images, air photos, walking and driving tours, resources for teachers and much more.
The Royal Armouries
Britain's first museum has grown from its origins as the main royal and national arsenal at the Tower of London into a family of museums located throughout the United Kingdom and in North America. This family is home to the UK's national collection of arms and armour which includes the national collection of artillery at Fort Nelson.
The Sealed Knot
English Civil War Re-enactment. The Sealed Knot helps bring history alive every year at period houses throughout the country where you can talk to major historical figures, try out a few recipes, learn about the life of a soldier on the march and maybe even "take the King's shilling".
Heritage Societies
English Heritage
English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.Historic Battlefields Register - Naseby
The English Civil War Society
The main aim of this Society is to stimulate interest in the authentic re-creation of seventeenth century military life and in so doing we endeavour to entertain and instruct both our own members and the general public. We do this by continually striving for historical authenticity in our clothing, artifacts, methods, weapons and tactics.
The Seventeenth Century Society
The Seventeenth Century Society is a group of enthusiastic individuals which recreates many aspects and levels of seventeenth century life and society.
The Pike & Shot Society
Founded in 1973, the Pike and Shot Society is an international organization that promotes interest in the warfare of the Early Modern Period, a time that saw radical change in the way in which wars were fought world-wide. Its main activity is the publication of its highly respected bi-monthly journal Arquebusier as well as specialist books, monographs and booklets.
The Cromwell Association
Information about Oliver Cromwell 1599-1658 and his life, legacy and significance.
The British Civil Wars & Commonwealth website
From the signing of the Scottish National Covenant of 1638 to the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660, this site explores the turmoil of the Civil Wars and Interregnum, and the constitutional experiments of the Commonwealth and Protectorate period of the 1650s.
The Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of performance and education.
Together, the Globe Theatre, Globe Exhibition & Tour and Globe Education seek to further the experience and international understanding of Shakespeare in performance.
Environmental Societies
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
The RSPB is a UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.
The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
The charity was set up in 1959, and has a successful history of environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK and around the world.
Tourism
Explore Northamptonshire
The official online guide to visiting Northamptonshire.
Go Leicestershire
The official online guide to Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Brook Meadow
For a carefree holiday, where conservation goes hand in hand with mainstream agriculture, look no further than Brook Meadow - a secluded lakeside retreat on the 400 acre farm of Jasper and Mary Hart at Sibbertoft, near the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough.
Cromwell Farm B&B
Cromwell Farm offers quality affordable accommodation in Naseby, Northamptonshire.
The Civil War Connection
The war in the East Midlands affected many towns and villages, and key locations have worked together to create a trail linking various aspects of the conflict. These range from sieges, castles and battles to museums housing artefacts of historic importance.
The Great Central Railway
The Great Central Railway is the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails. The railway is supported by the David Clarke Railway Trust
Books & Collectors items
Empress Miniatures
English Civil war range of 28mm figures, the design of the range has been based upon the latest research on constumes and equipment. Initially covering troops from around the 1630 to 1644 we have detailed plans to eventually move into 1645 and beyond, thus covering later period types such as the new model army
Osprey Publishing
Osprey Publishing is the world's leading publisher of illustrated military history and military aviation books. Osprey series span military history from the ancient world to modern times. Osprey's popular series include Men-at-Arms, Campaign, Fortress, New Vanguard, Warrior and Aircraft of the Aces.
Pen and Sword Books
A specialist publisher of military history books. The Battleground Britain series features several titles related to the English Civil War.
Paul Meekins
The business was established in 1990 and stocks books for all periods from Roman through to World War Two. Generally have over 10000 books in stock specialising in English Civil War books, Napoleonic books and WW2 Airborne books.
Commercial Sponsors
Signfirm
A specialist banner manufacturer who has kindly donated advertising material for our open day event
Edward Thomas Peirson and Sons
21 The Point Rockingham Road Market Harborough
Accountants who support Naseby Battlefield Project with their financial expertise and accountancy services
Midland Environmental Services Ltd
Specialist pest control and dog wardening company for local authorities who maintain the upkeep of Prince Ruperts Viewpoint Platform for Naseby Battlefield Project