1. Prince Rupert’s Blew Regiment of Foote with Andy George

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.On this episode, Mark is joined by the Commanding Officer of Prince Rupert's Blew Regiment of Foote, a First English Civil War re-enactment and living history history group who represent the regiment in modern times. They discuss the origins of the "Blewcoat's" in the Civil War, their role throughout the Civil War and the actions they were involved in, revealing fascinating insights into how Prince Rupert ended up giving his names to the regiment. They also discuss what it is like re-enacting history and the lessons that can be learned from living history, as well as what it is like being in an English Civil War Battle.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.Featuring Andy George.Produced by Andy Hewitson.Music: Throughout History available via Podcastle.Audio: Mixed using Podcastle.Cover Art and images created using Canva and Canva DreamLab AI.The History Syndicate Podcast is an independent creation affiliated to no organisation or institution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.