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10 months ago

Garrison duty for the day at Chester Castle Living History. But now, grab your knapsack, follow the drum and prepare to march!

Next weekend the regiment shall be billeted at Raglan Castle, South Wales. Come Join us for more fun with your favourite fusiliers.

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10 months ago

Throwback Thursday to the pre-Waterloo 2015 event at Wollaton Hall. 23rd practicing the kneeling ranks of a 4 rank deep square! Ready to form those hedges of bayonets at the big one. Photo courtesy of Alan Balding

Back to 2018, a small contingent of us shall be appearing at Living History at Chester Castle this weekend. If you're in the area, pop by and say hello! ... See more

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12 months ago

Not long until our next event, Spetchley M5 Show! This is us parading with swagger last year...

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1 year ago
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New slings, sticks, sword knots & belts for the drummers. Hand turned drum sticks from Marcus Music, South Wales.

In a well dressed fashion, the 23rd shall be bringing the noise...?

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And finally, in parade dress as they appear in 'A Representation of the Clothing of His Majesty's Household and all the Forces upon the Establishments of Great Britain and Ireland. 1742'.

Commissioned as a present from the Duke of Cumberland to his brother, George II, this book has a coloured plate depicting each regiment of the British Army at the time. It has been a large part in what has informed the recreated uniform.

Also featured is a portrayal of a soldier in what was referred to as his 'small clothes' i.e. shirt, waistcoat, breeches & woollen stockings in what could imagined to be an 18th Century grand encampment.

We hope you've enjoyed our page's brief departing from the Napoleonic period today, but rest assured in the fact that old Boney won't rest of his laurels for long, as the 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers will be in action again and up to all manner of exciting things soon enough! ... See more

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Some detail shots of the uniform in full marching order!

Excellent photography by Skipping Red Panda, who kindly took all photo's shared.

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275 years ago today, the Battle of Dettingen took place. The battle was a major engagement consisting of an allied army of British, Hanoverian & Austrian against the French during a conflict known now as the War of Austrian Succession.

The battle was significant for the 23rd. Colonel Newsham Peers led the Royal Welch Fusiliers into the battle, though was wounded during the first attack and died later. Peers was the last Colonel of the regiment to be in command during battle. Similarly, it was also the last time a sovereign of Britain, George II, would be present on the battlefield. To commemorate this, regiments that partook in the battle were permitted to add the badge of the White Horse of Hanover to their Colours. Something which is still present on the modern day Colours of The Royal Welsh.

Our society predominately portrays the regiment during the Napoleonic period. However, one of our members has taken the time to assemble the uniform clothing and accoutrements that an average centre company soldier of 23rd Foot would have worn and carried in 1743 for marching, battle and parade. Every single piece has been done to the best of our current understanding and ability (bar the shoes, everything is completely hand sewn & embroidered), and hopefully gives you a good impression of what those gallant fusiliers looked like!

So it may be 275 years ago, the battle and the people all a thing of the past. But the hardship and struggle of the common soldier, whatever nationality, will never be forgotten.

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Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum

18TH JUNE 1815 – ON THIS DAY IN ROYAL WELCH HISTORY

Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 1815
During the battle the RWF in Mitchell’s Brigade was moved into the first line which they anchored on its right flank and covered Hougoumont. This was to the immediate right of the main line of attack of the French cavalry. It was during one of these attacks that the commanding officer, Colonel Sir Henry Ellis, was fatally wounded. The Regiment suffered much from the French guns and suffered 100 casualties. WATERLOO was granted as a battle
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