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The Taunton Garrison
The Taunton Garrison brings the 17th century to life with Music, Drama and Historical Re-enactments of real events.

Site last edited - 22nd August 2008
Please note that photos, are attributed to an owner where possible.  If an item has been wrongly attributed please contact us and we will rectify it.

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Latest pics from Dunster 2008 on the 
1640's page and Traders page.
 
 
 
TG MEMBERS NOTE:  The next event is Dillington House - 7th September.  This is a 1645 event.
 
Then - Lulworth a 1685 event!!
 
DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR KIT!

We can be seen in and around Somerset at various historical venues.

Check our upcoming events list below to see where we are appearing next.

The Taunton Garrison can provide a wide range of entertainment both military and civilian from around the mid to late seventeenth century.  We can perform various Living History skills, music and sketches both dramatic and humourous, to small skirmishes and weapons demonstrations.  .
 
We cover two major historical periods in Somerset:- The English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion.
 
To enquire about booking the Taunton Garrison and for details of fees please e-mail us via the 'info' link below.
 
 
 
 

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Dunster Castle 2008

 

Photo: A Fitzsimmons

To visit the Hestercombe website click here

Events for 2008.

 

Easter Monday 24th March: Taunton Castle (1685 period)

 

3rd May: Bishops Hull, Taunton (1608 period)

 

1st June: Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton (English Civil War)

 

12th July: St Mary's Church, Taunton (English Civil War)

 

3rd August: Charmouth, Dorset (1685 period)

 

10th August: Dunster Castle (English Civil War)

 

7th September: Dillington House (1645)

 

13/14th September: Lulworth Castle (1685 period)

 

Training Days 2008

 

8th March: Bishop's Lydeard

 

12th April: Barrington Court (1685 period)

 

11th May: Hestercombe House (English Civil War)

 

TG Banquet 2008

 

Sat .11th October

 

 


For information on how to book the garrison or to join please click on the link info@tauntongarrison.com

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list.

Taunton Garrison - Bringing the 17th Century to life