First foot Guards Napoleonic Period - Waterloo 1815 Grenadier Company 3rd Battalion         

The First Regiment of Foot Guards - under its present name of the Grenadier Guards - remains the senior Guards Regiment of the British Army. Even by the time of Waterloo, in June 1815, the regiment could boast a long and glorious history. Indeed it was at that great battle they earnted the title of "Grenadier Guards" in honour of the major part they played in the repulse and final defeat of Napoleon's Imperial Guard.

The Living History and Re-enactment Unit portrays the Grenadier Company of the Guards as it appeared at Waterloo and features a fully developed standing military encampment as an authentic backdrop to the activities and displays of both soldiers and camp followers alike.

Care is taken to ensure that all aspects of the Unit's representation are as historically accurate as practicable and there exists a "lend/lease" equipment system allowing new members to get started in the hobby at minimal cost - and existing members to continually improve the quality of their individual representation.

Throughout the Napoleonic Wars, Wellington is reported as being "all for the Guards" - our policy today is "the Guards is for all".

Whether looking for an enthralling display or an absorbing hobby, you are invited to contact us.

 

Living History