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An UK-wide 18th-century group, recreating soldiers and civilians of HM 33rd Regiment of Foot - 1770 -1785 - 'The Pattern'

28/10/2026

It's autumn 1776 and the empire has struck back!

Washington and his rascals are driven from every post by the victorious forces of the Crown. Capitulation of the rebel congress is surely nigh - it might even be over by Christmas... 👀

To commemorate the 1776 New York campaign we combined with our stateside friends in The 33rd Regiment of Foot, Inc. and Grenadier Company, 33rd Regiment of Foot 1770 - 1784 to create a composite platoon of the "Havercake lads". Together we took part in a huge reenactment of the battle of White Plains, which took place 250 years ago today!

Historically the regiment was not actually engaged in this battle (off on a flank march!) but we were delighted to help represent the Crown forces in the recreation last weekend.

The action was intense, the woody terrain and cold weather challenging, but we worked hard and had a lot of fun with our friends across the BAR and BB. Everyone was so welcoming and we are very grateful to those who helped us get there and accommodated us both on and off the field.

We aim to be back next September, at the reenactment of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine!

There's never been a better time to get involved in American revolution reenactment, so get in touch if you want a piece of the action.

God save the King!

29/09/2026

We are back from Buxton!

Our small squad of soldiers led the promenade, practiced drill and mounted guard, and did two public talks, one on soldiering in the American war and another 'dressing the Georgian soldier'!

On both days our civilian offering worked hardest however, special thanks to Karen with her spinning wheel which delighted men and women and children of all ages.

The event was a great way to cap off an excellent season of reenactment in the UK.

Many thanks to Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust for hosting us once again!

Thanks also to Catherine McGinn-Roberts, Skipping Red Panda, Andy Gregory and Mark Sutherland for the photos below (individual credits in captions).

23/09/2026

This weekend the 33rd will once again be supporting Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust at their annual Georgian festival. This time we will be there Saturday and Sunday, alongside our friends in Redcoats and Revolutionaries - including Le Régiment Gatinois, 1781 - UK, 4th Battalion, Royal Artillery 1775-83 and 17th Regiment of Foot 1775-83.

Do come by, say hello and stop to enjoy the festival!

As well as our usual soldier offering, we will have a number of civilians with us, populating the crescent and engaging with the public about the period.

To get you in the mood, here are some fantastic images courtesy of Matthew Howarth from last year's event.

11/09/2026

Last weekend a small group of the Pattern men and women tried something new for us, and took part in an event focusing on Light Infantry training and fieldcraft, on private land in Essex.

Focusing on correct material culture, and interspersing activities, with informative talks. Activities included a march, experimenting with advance guard tactics, learning to light a fire with flint and steel, sleeping under the stars with blankets and straw (a rare opportunity in English summers), and talks on cooking, period money, field-cleaning muskets, and an examination of the French kit in comparison to the British, thanks to our friends from Le Regiment Gatinois, 1781 – UK.

The feedback from those participating was very positive - “Great company, really informative, and really good fun doing something a little different!” - and we’re already planning a repeat in 2027.

Our next event will be Buxton Georgian Festival on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September.

Images: The Napoleonic Wars Podcast and The Pattern

13/07/2026

The 33rd in action at the Versailles event, captured by Paul Tomasino.

In the first skirmish of each day, the British forces were ambushed before fighting through and driving the rebels and their French allies from the field.

Here we see the 33rd company taking fire from their ambushers, kneeling down to give smaller targets in their exposed position. The officer in command, Colonel Tarleton, orders the 33rd to form up and respond to the threat of french troops advancing on the exposed column.

Having formed up in two ranks, at 'order' with about a pace between each file (a common formation used in America during the war) the company rapidly changes front, gives fire by subdivisions before advancing to the charge.

07/07/2026

Last weekend the Pattern attended a recreation of the Battle of Yorktown at the Palace of Versailles.

We coordinated a joint UK effort delivering significant numbers and, as you can see from the photos, a much greater impact. It meant we could deploy field manoeuvres that made things more interesting enjoyable for us and much more entertaining for the public.

Here’s to many more European collaborations throughout the 250th Anniversaries.

Photo credits: Susan Catley, Stuart Wilby and Dana Krimmling.

20/06/2026

Drill, drill and more drill ….
In anticipation of our large scale event at the Palace of Versailles in July, a contingent of the Pattern, along with our friends of the 17th, 23rd and 47th, were well and truly put through their paces at a preparatory drill event last weekend at Moira Furnace. For many of those attending it was their first taste of 18th century drills, and so this was the ideal venue to make mistakes, and perfect things before working with the rest of the units in France. Thanks to the 6th Virginia for hosting the event.
Photo credits: Sue Catley, Alicia Martin and Rob Elliot.

26/05/2026

Last weekend the Pattern, supported by Le Régiment Gatinois, 1781 - UK had the chance to showcase the civilian side of life at Earby Georgian Fair.

Trades and crafts were demonstrated, food cooked and camp life explained. Gossip was exchanged in the coffee house.

The boys in red portrayed a recruiting party and demonstrated drill and musket fire.

The public thoroughly enjoyed the event, especially the children!

It was a relaxed social event which gave us a chance to catch up and also welcome new members.

Photos kindly shared by:
Zoe Louise Photography
Nick Cooper
Susan Catley
Katherine Brown

10/05/2026

The 33rd regiment, Le Régiment Gatinois, 1781 - UK and attached civilians will be attending the Georgian Fayre at Earby, Lancashire (or is it Yorkshire? 😉) next Sunday (17th May).

Come and see the civilians plying their trade while the recruiting serjeant and his soldiers try to tempt likely lads to serve the King!

Our counterparts in Le Regiment Gatinois will be educating us about the role of the French army in the American Revolution.

Pictures by Gary Ashby, Paul Burton and Martina Cammerata.

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