From Studland Bay

Poole

Even on an overcast day like today, you can see a lot from the beaches in Studland, Dorset.

The Isle of Wight

Old Harry Rocks and the eastern end of the Purbeck Ridge

English Civil War: First Battle of Newbury

The English Civil War Society reenacted the first Battle of Newbury on the battle site at Cope Hall Park last weekend. I was there on the Sunday, and made a few sketches with a fountain pen.

Pikemen

Parliament (Roundheads) cavalry

King's (Cavalier) Cavalry

Spectators!

Parliament cavalry and muskets

Showing off the artillery