Sharpe’s Rifles

The 95th Rifles, made famous by Bernard Cornwell’s books and the Sharpe TV series, find out about their amazing true story.

Part 1: Starting at 12 midday you can take part in an activity session with replicas of the famous Baker Rifles and 95th Rifleman’s kit from around 1809. You can also see a demonstration of how the rifle was loaded and fired – this session lasts about an hour.

Part 2: After a break of about another hour, enjoy a multimedia talk with video, music and images which explores different aspects of the Sharpe story. After an initial look at the fictional hero, Richard Sharpe, we will see how research has changed some of the ideas and how the 95th Rifles revolutionised the warfare of the time, with a focus on fighting Napoleon’s armies in Portugal and Spain and ending at Waterloo in 1815. This event finishes about 3.15pm.

This is part of a series entitled ‘Our Story’.

• Does not include full admission to Anglo-Saxon Village
• The event is suitable for adults and/or accompanied young people 12 years and over; all must be paying participants.
• This is partly an outdoor event so please wear sensible clothing
• Please meet at the West Stow Visitor Centre 10 minutes before session start time.
• Normal parking fees apply

Times: 12pm-3.15pm
Tickets: £30 per person, child must be 12yrs or over with booked adult
Booking: Essential – email: arnor@arnor.org.uk
Venue: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

This event is promoted by Arnor Heritage.