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Heya guys, I was wondering if any of you would be able to help me? I'm beginning to pull some ideas together for my page on the life of an 18th century soldier but am struggling to find information…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bas de Groot Oct 26, 2011.

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War, Society, and Culture in Britain c.1688-1830 Conference at University of Leeds

July 4, 2013 to July 5, 2013
A two-day conference at the University of Leeds, 4 and 5 July 2013, examining all aspects of the interaction between war and Britons in the long eighteenth century.The conference aims to foster an interdisciplinary approach to the multiple aspects of the interaction between war and Britons. The conference includes papers on all aspects of the relationships between warfare, the armed forces (both the army and the navy), society, and culture in the British Isles during the long eighteenth…See More
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Jan 21, 2012
Bas de Groot replied to Gemma Bagshaw's discussion Help!
"Hi Gemma, I think a lot of a soldier's spare time would be filled in just like soldiers today would do. General lingering and loitering with a drink in their hands does and did happen a lot ;-). However, the first item on his list would be…"
Oct 26, 2011
Gemma Bagshaw replied to Gemma Bagshaw's discussion Help!
"Thanks Kevin!   That's absolutely brilliant and definately something I want to take a look at. I think a trip to Edinburgh may be needed over summer :)    "
Oct 16, 2011
Kevin Linch replied to Gemma Bagshaw's discussion Help!
"Hi Gemma, I came across a real gem when I was in the National Archives of Scotland the other day: an orderly book. The catalogue states that it is for the West Fencible Regiment, but when I looked at it I was suprised to find that it date from June…"
Oct 14, 2011
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Sep 12, 2011
Ruth Mather replied to Gemma Bagshaw's discussion Help!
"Thanks for the good wishes! RE: how soldiers spent their time off, I came across this is an antiquarian history of the Royal Lancashire Militia regiment, about their time in Weymouth during the Napoleonic Wars:   “on one occasion [in July…"
Aug 7, 2011
Gemma Bagshaw replied to Gemma Bagshaw's discussion Help!
"That's absolutely brilliant, thanks Ruth! Sounds like the wive's had quite a grand time of it (well...the balls definately sound grand!), and the drunkeness certainly added to the occasion. I hope to include what you have given me so thank…"
Jul 31, 2011
Ruth Mather replied to Gemma Bagshaw's discussion Help!
"Hi Gem, Looking forward to seeing your page! I've been currently looking at the diary of an officer's wife in Ireland (1802-1805) and it seems that most of their spare time is spent going to dinners and balls (usually returning home at…"
Jul 29, 2011
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Help!

Heya guys, I was wondering if any of you would be able to help me? I'm beginning to pull some ideas together for my page on the life of an 18th century soldier but am struggling to find information for what a soldier would do during 'down-time' (e.g. what would he do in his spare time when at camp for leisure?) and what would happen to the families and the home that he left behind?  If anyone has got any ideas, suggestions or links then please let me know! Thanks, Gem.  See More
Jul 28, 2011
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Jamie Mosley commented on Gemma Bagshaw's blog post Festival of History at Kelmarsh 2011.
"Sounds amazing Gem :) making me jealous! especially the dogfight!! haha"
Jul 18, 2011
Jamie Mosley left a comment for Gemma Bagshaw
"This is quite amazing Gem, did you create this? its like a version of facebook! you could make millions if you sell it to the right people lol pretty impressive otherwise :)"
Jul 11, 2011
Moira Bonnington left a comment for Gemma Bagshaw
"Thank you for videoing the whole demonstration.Gemma. I have enjoyed watching it this morning.  Perhaps we'll meet up next time I am in Leeds?"
Jul 11, 2011
Danielle Coombs commented on Gemma Bagshaw's blog post Conference Demonstration
"Thanks so much for posting this Gemma. I watched it this evening with a friend. Really comes across well. Quite aside from the quality of the re-enactment, it was a lovely bit of filming."
Jul 10, 2011
Danielle Coombs commented on Gemma Bagshaw's blog post Now the Conference is over...
"    It is strangely addictive :p"
Jul 10, 2011

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Kevin Linch's Research Scholar - Leeds University
What interests do you have in the period?
General interest at the moment but I'm hoping to research the lives of soldiers during the Napoleonic and Revolutionary Wars. I'm working with Kevin Linch on this project!
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Demonstration from the 33rd Regiment of Foot

http://lutube.leeds.ac.uk/hy10gmb/videos/5558

 

Here it is! The recording of the demonstration that was given by the 33rd Regiment of Foot. I think that some parts are a little out-of-sync and maybe a bit jittery (I should have used the tripod) but I hope that I managed to get everything on video. Enjoy!

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Waterloo200 twitter

Hey guys,

 

Just a quick post to let you know that I've set up a twitter feed for Waterloo 200 which can be found at http://twitter.com/#!/waterloo200org!

 

If there's anything that you would like putting up there or anything that you think would make an interesting tweet, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

 

Cheers,

 

Gem.

Posted on October 10, 2011 at 9:39

Festival of History at Kelmarsh 2011.

What an amazing experience the Festival of History at Kelmarsh was! Spanning 2000 years of history, you could see everything from the Roman Legion's battle tactics, through the Medieval Jousting tournaments, to 18th century Redcoat troops!!! and finally to the World War Two display which included an airfight between a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt. Well worth the visit (and maybe booking in for two days as there is no time to see everything in just one!)

 

Despite the torrential…

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Posted on July 18, 2011 at 13:52 — 1 Comment

Conference Demonstration

Here is the video of the demonstration from the 33rd Regiment of Foot. Enjoy!

 

http://lutube.leeds.ac.uk/hy10gmb/videos/5558

Posted on July 9, 2011 at 19:58 — 1 Comment

Now the Conference is over...

I would just like to say a massive thank you to Kevin and Matthew for organising such a wonderful conference!

 

I have learnt so much over the two days there, and am hoping to go through all the notes I took over the next few weeks to try and put everything I heard into context. Every paper was thoroughly enjoyable and without doubt inspiring! Well done to everyone who contributed a paper! I have been converted to 18th century and military history and cannot wait to get started…

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Posted on July 9, 2011 at 17:10 — 1 Comment

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At 9:27 on July 11, 2011, Moira Bonnington said…
Thank you for videoing the whole demonstration.Gemma. I have enjoyed watching it this morning.  Perhaps we'll meet up next time I am in Leeds?
At 9:53 on July 11, 2011, Jamie Mosley said…
This is quite amazing Gem, did you create this? its like a version of facebook! you could make millions if you sell it to the right people lol pretty impressive otherwise :)

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