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Today I started watching By The Sword Divided, a BBC TV series from the early ‘80s that I dimly recall from childhood.
For some reason I’ve been thinking about the ECW, or English Civil War, quite a bit recently. A recurring fantasy being to sculpt wargaming figures for the conflict, or go see a Sealed knot re-enactment.
I found the entire series, currently available on YouTube. And watched the first three episodes. I love it!
It’s funny, because the music, from the theme tune to the programme to the incidental stuff, also appeals. And is very like a good deal of the David Munrow stuff I’ve been getting into.
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I’m minded to delve into the earthier and folksier works of The City Waites, an early ‘musicke’ ensemble who are featured in the series.
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* Some folk – our neighbour Mel, for one (she doesn’t have internet) – still do!