Media
To promote events and increase interest in history the Sealed Knot make many appearances in local newspapers and on radio. The following pages list some of the articles published in the last couple of years about the Sealed Knot.
We have also appeared in a variety of television programmes and films (from light entertainment to documentaries). We have worked with BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel Four and the Discovery Channel. Recent credits include: Lewis, Celebrity Master Chef, Mark Steele Lectures and Mark Williams Big Bangs.
We also produce our own media content. A selection of the Sealed Knot Photographic Team's work can be found on the pages of this website. To hire us for filming, use our photographs or interview us contact our Public Relations Officer.
2011
January
Nantwich:
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The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson
Has one of Britain's greatest artists been unfairly forgotten? Waldemar Januszczak thinks so. In this documentary, Januszczak argues that the little known 17th-century portrait painter William Dobson was the first English painter of genius.
Dobson's life and times are embedded in one of the most turbulent and significant epochs of British history - the English Civil War. As official court painter to Charles I, the tragic British king later beheaded by parliament, Dobson had a ringside seat to an period of intense drama and conflict. Based in Oxford, where the court was transferred after parliament took control of London, Dobson produced an astonishing number of high quality portraits of royalist supporters, heroes and cavaliers which Januszczak believes are the first true examples of British art. As he puts it in the film: 'Dobson's face should be on our banknotes. His name should be on all our lips.'
The film investigates the few known facts about William Dobson and seeks out the personal stories he left behind as it follows him through his tragically short career. When he died in 1646 - penniless, unemployed and a drunk - Dobson was just 36.
Among the Dobson fans interviewed in the film is Earl Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, who agrees wholeheartedly that William Dobson was the first great British painter.
Broadcasts:
Thu 22 Sep 2011 21:00 BBC Four
Thu 22 Sep 2011 22:00 BBC HD
Fri 23 Sep 2011 03:05 BBC Four
Mon 26 Sep 2011 23:55 BBC Four
For more information visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/
The history men of Nantwich
Every year this quiet market town in Cheshire braces itself for the boom of cannons as The Sealed Knot re-enacts the Siege of Nantwich on its playing fields.
For more about the Siege of Nantwich, and the annual re-enactment, visit www.hollyholyday.org.uk
2010
September
Halton Castle:
Dunbar:
Barnoldswick:
August
Basing House:
MasterChef:
Fort George:
Hilton Castle:
July
Hebden Bridge:
Sedgemoor:
Redbourn:
June
May
Edzell Castle:
April
March
Ormskirk:
Shaw House, Newbury:
February
Winchester:
Coleford:
Shaw House, Newbury:
January
Nantwich:
Masterchef
The Sealed Knot is catered for by Celebrity Masterchef
Series 5 Episode 10
The four best celebrity cooks remain and face three mammoth tasks. First they are sent to battle - to cater for soldiers of the Sealed Knot, then it's back to school to cater for 800 schoolboys at Harrow School. Finally they have to cook an exquisite dinner hosted by the headmaster of Harrow
The episode can be viewed at:
Christine Hamilton's account of her time on the show can be read at:
The Sealed Knot is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Michael Wood's Story of England
Groundbreaking series in which Michael Wood tells the story of one place throughout the whole of English history. The village is Kibworth in Leicestershire in the heart of England - a place that lived through the Black Death, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution and was even bombed in World War Two.
Episode 5 of 6
The tale reaches the dramatic events of Henry VIII's Reformation and the battles of the English Civil War.
Broadcast:
Wed 20 Oct 2010 21:00 BBC Four
Thu 21 Oct 2010 00:05 BBC Four
Thu 21 Oct 2010 00:05 BBC HD
Thu 21 Oct 2010 03:05 BBC Four
Thu 21 Oct 2010 22:00 BBC Four
Thu 21 Oct 2010 22:00 BBC HD
For more information visit:
www.bbc.co.uk
Rory and Paddy's even Greater British Adventure
Episode 3 - The North
Monday 9:00pm 4 Oct 2010, Five tv.
Comedians and presenters Paddy McGuinness and Rory McGrath return for a follow-up to their 2008 series. Taking part - sometimes reluctantly - in the most unusual games and pastimes that our nation has to offer.
The final leg of Rory and Paddy’s northern adventure sees them assemble in a field outside York. Here, the pair will join up with the Sealed Knot to re-enact the 1644 Battle of Marston Moor – one of the most significant battles of the English Civil War.
With Paddy on the side of Oliver Cromwell’s Roundhead Parliamentarians, how can Rory possibly win?
In the event, Rory seems not to care about the outcome, deciding instead to down large quantities of wine. “I like this war – it’s bloody civil!” he says. Paddy, on the other hand, gets in the mood for a fight. “I’m going to enjoy making a Rory kebab,” he announces, brandishing a 16ft pike.
For more information see: www.five.tv
The Sealed Knot is not responsible for the content of external sites
2009
December
Buckingham: Buckingham Christmas Parade set for December 12
Plymouth: Plymouth battle re-enacted
November
Newbury: Museum in bid to secure painting
October
Philiphaugh: A call to arms
Bradford-on-Avon: Civil war comes to the riversideCivil war comes to the riverside
September
Plymouth: Plymouth's freedom celebrated in park
Wragby: Wragby Show a successful feast of fun
Stow-on-the-Wold: Antiques Roadshow star values festival
Stow-on-the-Wold: Regiment prepares for battleRegiment prepares for battle
August
Weston-super-Mare: Royalists and parliamentarians to storm the beaches at Weston
York: York’s first English Civil War festival expected to attract thousands of Civil War enthusiasts
Weston-super-Mare: Sealed Knot ready for battle on Weston seafront
Weston-super-Mare: Dramatic siege watched by hundreds
York: Members of the Sealed Knot parade in York as part of the English Civil War Festival
York: Civil War soldiers on march again as city marks its 17th century heritage
York: York banking on weekend fun
York: Civil war foes battle it out in York
July
Sheffield: Lord Mayor's parade to mark end of children's festival
Sheffield: Mayor's parade back to former glory
Westonzoyland: Westonzoyland charity launch event hailed a success
Treeton: War breaks out to liven up a quiet weekend
Stow-on-the-Wold: Stow-on-the-Wold to travel back to 17th Century for Cotswold Festival
York: Weekend of history from Tudor times to present day
Weston-super-Mare: Let the battle begin
Weston-super-Mare: Sealed Knot battle at Weston-super-Mare
June
Urquhart Castle: Castle's bloody past revisited by historical group
Beckington: Society brings drama of civil war to life at village day
Urquhart Castle: Battle from the past rages at north castle
Marston Moor: Civil War event to raise money for Bar Convent project
Banbury: Thousands expected for Banbury Show
Great Barford: Prepare for battle!
Skipton: Flag raised in readiness to mark Veterans’ Day
Treeton: Civil war is to take hold in Treeton
May
York: Battle lines drawn as York re-stages Civil War
Shibden Hall: Thou shalt not pass!
Edzell Castle: Jacobites return to Edzell to relive Civil War
Hadrian's Wall: Holiday event to feature two battles, a wedding . . and a Viking funeral
Burton Agnes: Skirmishes at Burton Agnes Hall
Burton Agnes: Battle at Burton Agnes
April
Kineton: Shropshire Lad a sellout at beer festival
Hadrian's Wall: Frontier to come alive
Elstow: Moot Hall handover seals the end of historic council
Elstow: Sealed knot of approval
Basing House: War blimey!
Morley: Morley's St George's celebrations are still biggest and best!
February
Plymouth: Don't panic! This is war but not as we know it
Lichfield: City is at war once more
January
Orpington: Pupils experience the English Civil War
Nantwich: Holly Holy Day In Nantwich On Saturday
Bradford upon Avon: Civil War to break out in historic town
Nantwich: Battle group icon Andrew marches on
Nantwich: Explosive finale to historic day
Bradford-upon-Avon: Civil war troops storm Wiltshire town
Stow-on-the-Wold: New Cotswold festival launched
2008
December
Plymouth: Sealed Knot help to re-enact the day city changed our history
Beverley: Reindeer pull in crowds in Beverley video
November
Beverley: Reindeer to return to Christmas festival
Higham Ferrers: Getting in the fighting spirit in Higham Ferrers
October
Cotswold: History lesson sees students armed to the teeth
Steeple Ashton: Calendar turns back the clock
Canons Ashby: Back to Past Picture 1980
September
Fernhurst: Stepping back in time in Petworth
Shibden Park: 'War' in the park
Shibden Park: You're in the Army now! Civil War returns to Shibden Park
Banbury: Countdown to Canal Day
Nantwich: Traders will add to festival fun
Nantwich: Traders offer a bellyful of entertainment
August
Blisworth: Soldiers head into village
Belvoir Castle: Relive the Civil War in huge re-enactment at Belvoir castle
Belvoir Castle: Fire and sword
Hylton Castle: Let's do battle at Hylton Castle
Skegness: English Civil War Re-enactment Video
Picton Castle: Photo Seven
Dyrham Park: Historical landmarks to open to the public
Worcester: We’ll defend our battle sites from developers
Chirk: Head back in time to Chirk
July
Banbury: Town Mayor's Sunday and Hobby Horse Festival: Your full guide
Treeton: Village may stage 'battle'Village may stage 'battle'
Steeple Ashton: Laser spire at Steeple Ashton
Devizes: Devizes beer fest attracts young and old alike
Otley: Across the Years
Westbury & Devizes: Village prepares to turn back the clock
June
Dunstable: Viking Invastion Heading For Town
Marston Moor: Touch of Local History Brought to Popular Gala
Marston Moor: Memorial march to battlefield
Harpenden: Veterans Honoured at Parade
Naseby: Classic event for fundraising
January
Nantwich: Victory!