One of the most memorable scenes connected with the Civil War in St Albans was the march through the town of the first great Parliamentarian army commanded by the Earl of Essex. The army, 20,000 strong, marched up Holywell Hill, passing by the Abbey towards Redbourn and Dunstable, then northwards on to Edgehill.

from http://www.sealedknot.org/knowbase/docs/0046_StAlbans.htm

A reenactment of this was performed by the Sealed Knot on Redbourn Common on 22 Sept 2002 and was arranged by Redbourn Museum and Redbourn Parish Council.

The event started with a parade down the High Street with stops at The Bull Pub and The Cock Inn, with the main battles on the common at 2pm and 3.45pm.

See also: Redbourn History, Redbourn Museum, Sealed Knot

-- Bob Boutland - 21 Sep 2002