An article, by Roy Bailey, tracing the history of the Royal Green Jackets (now a part of The Rifles) back to Hampden’s Greencoats. Written for the Regimental Association’s annual journal Swift and Bold.
The Earl of Buckinghamshire at the Society's 20th anniversary service in Great Hampden Church
The Ship Money monument at Prestwood
The Palace of Westminster in the 17th century
Pyrton Manor, home of John Hampden's first wife
The former Lord Williams's Grammar School, Thame
The Earl of Buckinghamshire at the 350th anniversary ceremony in Thame
St Mary Magdalene church, Great Hampden
Charles I tries to arrest the Five Members in the House of Commons
John Hampden's funeral in 1643
Arthur Goodwin, Hampden's lifelong friend
Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth. Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees.
The Great Hall at Hampden House
St Mary Magdalene church and Hampden House
Hampden's regiment marching through Thame
An article, by Roy Bailey, tracing the history of the Royal Green Jackets (now a part of The Rifles) back to Hampden’s Greencoats. Written for the Regimental Association’s annual journal Swift and Bold.