Sharpe's Rifles

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC+00:00

Icklingham Rd , IP28 6HG West Stow, United Kingdom | Bury St Edmunds

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
Publisher/HostWest Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
Sharpe's Rifles
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The 95th Rifles, made famous by Bernard Cornwell’s books and the Sharpe TV Series, find out about their amazing true story.
Starting at 12 midday you can take part in an activity session with replicas of the famous Baker Rifle and 95thRifleman’s kit from around 1809. You can see a demonstration how the rifle was loaded and fired – this session lasts about an hour. 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
This is partly an outdoor event so please wear sensible clothing
The event is suitable for adults and/or accompanied young people 12 years and over; all must be paying participants.
Please meet at the West Stow Visitor Centre 10 minutes before session start time.
This event will go ahead in most weather conditions apart from extreme wind and/or rain (introduction inside).
Parking: Normal parking fees apply
Times: 12pm Saturday 22nd November
Tickets: £20
Booking: Essential. Please click the ‘book now’ button via website or call The Apex Box Office on 01284 758000
Venue: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
This event is promoted by Arnor Heritage Projects
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Icklingham Rd , IP28 6HG West Stow, United Kingdom, 17 West Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6PS, United Kingdom

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