44th East Essex Regiment of Foot

One of Wellington's Finest

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Joining the 2nd battalion of the 44th (East Essex)  regiment of foot will make you a vital part of this  Napoleonic re-enactment regiment. When you join the 44th you can expect the highest degree of enjoyment and camaraderie.

Although the  unit is run on regimental lines, and as such we take pride in conducting ourselves as authentically as is possible, this applies both to our uniforms and equipment, our living history encampments, our drill and to the way in which we conduct ourselves when in front of the General Public, our attitude is firmly geared towards having fun.

You will have the opportunity of attending events up and down the country and in Europe. At the end of a hard days campaigning nothing  beats the pure enjoyment of a few good drinks and a sing-song with your allies and enemies (Those damned Frenchies!).

We are a family group and we extend a genuine welcome to girlfriends, wives and children. There  are so many other things to do in support of the regiment and to enjoy the life of  the early 19th century that no one misses out. The heart of any infantry regiment is its musketeers and we are always in need of firers to make up the line.  However, if you are of a musical inclination or you're not yet 16,  we always need musicians—drummers and fife players.

 

If you would like to get in touch please contact our Recruiting Party on:

44threcruitingparty@googlemail.com


Become a friend of the 44th

If you don't think the life of re-enactment is for you, but you would like to keep in touch with what the Regiment are doing, where we are going and would like to positively show your support, why not become a Friend of the 44th? 

For a small fee 0f £5 a year we will register you as a "Friend". In return we will send you a "Friends" certificate and membership card and  a free set of 44th postcards. We will copy you in on the regular "Despatches" we send to members which gives you all the news of what we are up to. And if that was not enough, you will get an invitation to our annual Christmas get together and a fantastic welcome every time you come and say hello to us at an event. And of course our unending gratitude. 

Please contact the Colonel (Ed Parker)  on:

email44th@yahoo.co.uk


Hiring the 44th

The Regiment and its members have a great amount of experience of performing at many levels and in many circumstances. From supporting major film productions to involvement in large scale battle re-enactments at home and abroad, conducting arena displays involving public interaction and involvement.

If you are interested in hiring the 44th for an event, display or for your next  blockbuster movie  - get in touch. The Colonel will be happy to talk to you.

email44th@yahoo.co.uk 

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