To celebrate the launch of the Century of the Soldier series of books dedicated to the military history of the 17th Century, Helion & Company are proud to announce its launch at a major, free-to-attend event at historic Rowley's House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
- When
- Saturday, 16th May 2015, 11AM-4PM
- Where
- Rowley's House, Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QH
The First Book in the Series Is Already Available:
Papers/Lectures/Talks
- John Barratt – "Royalist Oxford"
- Stephen Ede-Borrett – "The English Army under James II, 1685-88: the Birth of the British Army?"
- Tim Jenkins "Richard Baxter and William Rowley: Puritanism in Shrewsbury during the Civil War"
- Warwick Louth – "The Arte Militaire: Applying 17th century Military Manuals to Conflict Archaeology"
- Charles Singleton – "Professionalism and the changing nature of in the conduct of war during the early 17th century – an introduction to the Century of the Soldier series"
- Jonathan Worton – "The Strongest Works in England? Shrewsbury as a Case Study in Urban Fortification during the English Civil War 1642-1646"
Trade Stands & Displays
- Helion & Company pop-up bookshop
- Bicorne Miniatures
- Sir John Owen's Regiment of Foot (Sealed Knot)
- Sir Thomas Aston's Dragoons
- Pike & Shot Society
- Shrewsbury wargames club
- Tyger's Head Books
- Fairfax Battalia (ECW Society)
Catering
Free lunch provided by local deli Taste, and hot and cold drinks throughout the day
Shrewsbury wargames society will be putting on a display of the Battle of Winstanstow, and Helion will have a pop-up bookshop with a range of books at great prices. Bicorne Miniatures' extensive ECW range will also be available on the day.
We Will Also Be Launching Two New Books in the Series on the Day:
Entrance is free by advance ticket. To apply, please email Charles Singleton, or go to the section on our website and order printable PDF tickets.
