Glastonbury Abbey –

Taunton Garrison presents the Monmouth Rebellion

Step back in time to see the Monmouth Rebellion at Glastonbury Abbey on the weekend of the 12th & 13th of July.

In June 1685 rebel troops loyal to the Duke of Monmouth camped in the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. Learn about the rebellion and how it impacted the people of Somerset. There will be displays of authentic weaponry from the period. Hear the roar of muskets and witness pikemen drilling. Venture into the living history campsite, where you may even encounter the dreaded barber surgeon! Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the 17th Century. Don’t miss this opportunity to be transported back in time and gain a deeper understanding of the Monmouth Rebellion.

The Taunton Garrison is a historical re-enactment group that brings history to life by providing a wide range of entertainment both military and civilian from the late sixteenth to late seventeenth century. They re-enact various Living History skills, weapon demonstrations and small skirmishes, covering history between the Spanish Armada of 1588 to the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685.

This experience is included with the price of admission to the abbey.

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