The Sealed Knot is a British historical association dedicated to period costume reenactment of battles and events surrounding the English Civil War. They strive for as much historical accuracy as is practicable, to the extent that members' wives and children are drafted in as "camp followers." Research into the history of the Civil War is a major secondary activity of the association.

The Society's name comes from a Royalist group which plotted for the Restoration of the Monarchy during The Protectorate. Its original founder members were:

• John Belasyse, 1st Baron Belasyse (1614-1689)
• Sir William Compton (1625-1663; third son of Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton)
• Henry Hastings, 1st Baron Loughborough (1610-1666)
• Col. John Russell
• Col. Sir Edward Villiers (1620-1689; father of Edward Villiers, 1st Earl of Jersey)
• Sir Richard Willis (sometimes spelt 'Willys') (1613/14-1690)

The Sealed Knot made eight attempts between 1652 and 1659 to bring about the Restoration.

See also The English Civil War Society.

External link

• Official website