Warriors of the Wilderness Re-enactment Society

Warriors of the Wilderness Re-enactment Society A group for hobby re-enactors interested in the Jacobite Risings particularly that of 1745/6

Based in Northumberland we are a recently formed and friendly society for hobby re-enactors of the mid-18th century with a particular emphasis on the Jacobite Rising of 1745/46. Recruits, new and experienced, are welcome in various roles including fighting men, civilians, artisans and camp followers. Aiming for historically accurate portrayals we will offer the public both entertainment and educa

tion at sites in the north of England and Scottish borders while commemorating people and events of Jacobite significance in the region.

"BLOOD UPON THE ROSE"On this day 280 years ago 8 Englishmen and 1 Welshman, officers in the Jacobite Manchester Regiment...
30/07/2026

"BLOOD UPON THE ROSE"

On this day 280 years ago 8 Englishmen and 1 Welshman, officers in the Jacobite Manchester Regiment, suffered on Kennington Common, Surrey for bearing arms in support of their rightful king, James Stuart.

Not forgotten.

ANOTHER BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE "WOZ 'ERE" PLAQUE BAGGEDToday the C/O passed through south west Scotland incognito; stoppi...
21/06/2026

ANOTHER BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE "WOZ 'ERE" PLAQUE BAGGED

Today the C/O passed through south west Scotland incognito; stopping briefly in Dumfries. The Prince used this building, then the house of Richard Lowthian, as his HQ over 21st/22nd December 1745. Subsequently the Commercial Hotel and then the County Hotel, since 2023 it has been Waterstones bookshop.

BLACKBIRD'S BIRTHDAYOn this day in 1688 Queen Maria d'Este (Mary of Modena) was delivered of a son James Francis Edward ...
10/06/2026

BLACKBIRD'S BIRTHDAY

On this day in 1688 Queen Maria d'Este (Mary of Modena) was delivered of a son James Francis Edward Stuart, the true born Prince of Wales; later King James 111/V111

The midwife was Mrs Judith Wilkes.

Happy Birthday Your Majesty.

God save the King!

Cumbria's museum of military life in Carlisle Castle. Last weekend, for the third consecutive year, the regiment partici...
05/06/2026

Cumbria's museum of military life in Carlisle Castle.

Last weekend, for the third consecutive year, the regiment participated in the museum's military festival.

The burden of history lay heavily on the shoulders of the C/O and adjutant as they walked in the footsteps of the forlorn 400-strong Jacobite garrison of 280 years ago.

Whilst the C/O was kept busy trying to entice both young and old to bear arms for King James, the adjutant prowled the battlements increasingly disturbed by the progress of the government battery to the west and watching for reinforcements from the north as Prince Charles had promised.

BACK IN CARLISLEKing James will once again have a loyal garrison in this border city when our permanent cadre participa...
02/05/2026

BACK IN CARLISLE

King James will once again have a loyal garrison in this border city when our permanent cadre participates for the third year running in the Military Festival at the end of the month.

God save King James!

A FATAL DAYSombre reflection is inevitable on this 280th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden. To lift Jacobite spirits...
16/04/2026

A FATAL DAY

Sombre reflection is inevitable on this 280th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden. To lift Jacobite spirits we present a brief, illustrated history of the '45 Rising using selected images from our collection of Jacobite tins.
God save King James!

A DISTRACTION FOR THE WINTER #6 BRITANNIA'S SUPPLIESA couple of winters ago (2023/24) I started using commercially avail...
06/02/2026

A DISTRACTION FOR THE WINTER

#6 BRITANNIA'S SUPPLIES

A couple of winters ago (2023/24) I started using commercially available OO gauge model railway rolling stock to post allegorical depictions of the Royal House of Stuart and The '45.

Further purchases since then allow me to offer, in the same vein, further (largely fictitious) imagery. Hopefully they will raise a smile in this never ending wet and grey winter season!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳Wishing a very happy birthday to our CO! Huzzah! Photo credit: Richard Ellis / A View from my Camera
24/01/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳

Wishing a very happy birthday to our CO!

Huzzah!

Photo credit: Richard Ellis / A View from my Camera

"DISMAL DERBY"Pushing south from Ashbourne last month a cadre of the regiment ended up in a Derby; that most unhappy pla...
07/01/2026

"DISMAL DERBY"

Pushing south from Ashbourne last month a cadre of the regiment ended up in a Derby; that most unhappy place for Jacobites.
The adjutant posed in the rain before the Bonnie Prince Charlie stature whilst the CO prepared for the prince's crucial council of war surrounded by the very oak panels that framed the original council held in Exeter House 280 years ago.

The outcome? Suffice to say we are back in Northumberland not in London😡

HAPPY CHRISTMASNick and Jenny wish all our followers, now exceeding 1000, a peaceful and happy Christmas 2025.
24/12/2025

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Nick and Jenny wish all our followers, now exceeding 1000, a peaceful and happy Christmas 2025.

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