The Recruiters Guide to The English Civil War: Ep.1 Gentlemen of Pike

Have you ever wondered what the different military roles were in the English Civil War (1642-1651)? The Recruiters Guide to The English Civil War aims to sate that thirst for knowledge. In this episode, we go into the basics of a Pikeman, how he would be recruited and how he would be trained. In future episodes, we will go into more detail about Pikemen. We’ll also delve into some of the other military roles available to conscripts eager to fight for King or Parliament. By Martin Wilderspin Lovell Thanks go to: Lindsay Wilderspin Lovell Sir Thomas Blackwell’s Regiment of Foote () Gideon Tozer (@N06) Laura Simpson Ian Peaple David Ashbolt The Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment () The King’s Army () The National Civil War Centre, Newark () Music and SFX: