| The 68th Durham Light Infantry (The Faithful Durhams) | |||||||||||||||||
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In 1968 Durham's county Regiment, the Durham Light Infantry, was absorbed into the then new Light Infantry Regiment. In 1975 a few members of the D.L.I. Regimental Association decided to form the 68th Society to keep alive the history and traditions of the old D.L.I. From this society was born the 68th D.L.I. Display Team, which has since taken on the active role of demonstrating to the general public the drill as used by the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Light Infantry in the latter part of the Napoleonic Wars. Though originally intended as a drill display team, rather than a re-enactment unit, the Society, after many successful years, has evolved into one of the leading re-enactment and living history groups for its period in the U.K.; a role it's founder members probably never envisaged. Its success can be judged by the fact that between 1984 and 1997, over 200 public appearances have been made by members of the Team, ranging from small charity-raising events to large-scale Battle Re-enactments, such as at Waterloo, Belgium 1990/1995. On this occasion the team fielded the largest single British contingent, being brigaded with the excellent Canadian units. The society is administered by an annually elected commitee and has its own written Constitution; a Statute which is flexible and constantly updated to take into account changing circumstances. The Society has always been independent, a fact in which its members take pride in, and though invited to take part in other societies' events has preferred to maintain its individual status. Excellent relations, however, are maintained with other societies, particularly those in Canada with whom the Display Team have much in common. In England, the team has helped other societies with uniform and equipment requirements, and has supplied directly or indirectly drill books for use by British re-enactors, whether it be for Line, Light or Rifle units. Between November and April, the Team meets regularly to collectively practise both Light and Line movements, and the Manual of Arms , in preparation for the coming season's events. All these movements are taken from the manuals in the possession of the team. These include, for the Line: | |||||||||||||||||
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As yet a list of this year's events is not available, so watch this space! If you live in England, Scotland or Wales and are interested in joining the 68th, please send an e-mail to the below address or telephone: The Secretary, Mr Jeff Peacock, on: (0191) 415 7952 The Chairman, Mr David Edwards, on: (01325) 730 766 The Quartermaster, Mr Kevin Peacock, on: (0191) 565 7328 E-Mail: [email protected] This page was created by Pte. Craig Collins (of the Pie File) at 1200/19/1/98 | |||||||||||||||||
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