There’s a lot to take in for a new recruit at their first Sealed Knot Event, but as any member will tell you, a little enthusiasm never hurts. That’s certainly one quality this week’s guest brings with her, as Laura joins us as a very new member of the society. We discuss her first weekend with the Sealed Knot, navigating the campsite in a wheelchair, and discovering a truly amazing new hobby!
While most people might think reenacting is one hobby, in reality it’s hundreds of different ones all stitched together. This week’s guest Andy knows all about that since he’s turned his passion for reenactment into a passion for period leatherwork, which he displays for the public in the Living History areas at various Sealed Knot events. Andy talks about tells us all about how he found his hobby within a hobby, talking to the public on living history, and why Plague Doctors don’t get invited to many parties.
Finding the perfect role in a Sealed Knot, but which role is the most important? Pikeman and Musketeers debate this, only ever agreeing it’s never the officers. However, when all is said and done, truly the best of any regiment is to be found carrying a drum. You might disagree, but this week’s guest Jane will surely have something to say about it given she is a Sergeant of Drums.
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Not everyone in the Sealed Knot finds themselves on the side of the Roundheads or the Cavaliers. Some actually turn up to make sure everyone fighting the battle stays as safe as possible. Our guest this week, Dave Gill, is one such individual, treating injuries as a Sealed Knot Medic. We discuss firing muskets, patching up pikemen, and where to find the best view of any battle!
Members quickly learn in the Sealed Knot, there’s plenty of roles to be played. This week’s guest Alyssa spent many years in the relative comfort of the pike block, but she’s also an accomplished horse rider, making her perfect for the cavalry too. We discuss carrying a pike, the excitement of cavalry charging, and find out the best part of fighting a battle from the English Civil War.
Just as there are many different ways to join the Sealed Knot, there are many different types of new members. One that many will have seen through the years the is the slightly reluctant, slightly unsure, new arrival. Today’s guest was once a such hesitant new pikeman, unsure of exactly what they were stepping into. However, it wasn’t long before Jonathon Gregson, or Twiggy as we know him, was pike pushing like the best of them! We find out how Twiggy found his way into the Sealed Knot, his first impressions, and how he became a vital part of his regiment.
