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Battles are the Networked Band, or perhaps the-band-as-network. An island chain linked by a unique combination of artistry, experimentation, technology and singular focus. A band that holds computerized loops in their brains, leaves sweat on their machines and whose sonic heartbeat is almost brutally human.

Formed in 2002, Ian Williams, Dave Konopka, Tyondai Brazton and John Stanier all came together from a variety of math rock and alternative metal groups including Don Caballero and Helmet, and were keen to play the kind of uncompromisingly experimental music they’d cut their teeth playing.

However, their other intention was to combine it with influences from indie rock and electronica, rather than other forms of heavy music. Wisely, the band took their time writing and recording their first releases, waiting two years before releasing their debut record “EP C” on Monitor Records. After a further three EPs were released over the next three years, the band signed to Warp Records in 2007 for the release of their debut album “Mirrored”. The album was a critical smash all over the world, thanks in part to the success of its debut single “Atlas”, which was hailed as one of the best singles of the year by the end of 2007.

The band spent the next couple of years as one of the most critically acclaimed acts of their time, playing sold out shows wherever they could and getting songs on the soundtrack to everything from Skins to Twilight to the All Tomorrow’s Parties documentary. Following singer Braxton’s departure in 2010, the band continued as an instrumental act, drafting in vocalists like Gary Numan, Kazu Makino, and Yamantaka Eye to sing on their next album, 2011’s “Gloss Drop”. Since, the band have remained an unmissable live act, and one of the most fascinating indie rock acts of their generation.

Dave Konopka, Ian Williams and John Stanier have turned the tables on themselves this time, confronted their own ideas of what Battles is – and on their third album (release in September 2015), have willed an answer to that question into existence. As the name might imply, La Di Da Di is a mushrooming monolith of repetition. It is an organic techno thrum of nearly infinite loops that refuse to remain consistent. The rhythmic genus of Battles is here as ever; full frontal, heightened and unforgiving – the gauntlet through which melody and harmony must pass, assailed at every turn.

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New York experimental rock outfit Battles have achieved a great balance between style and substance in their live performance. Their synonymous black and white lighting mixture offers a nice monotone effect to the whole evening and really sets a mood within the venue. It is pretty entrancing at times as you imagine watching some bizarre comic strip soundtracked by some really great rock music.

They cross the genres of experimental, math and indie all within their rock sound and this ability to vary is really impressive to see. The instruments are swapped regularly with a whole host of guitars being used to their absolute maximum to deliver the warped sounds of the recorded material. The whole show feels a lot more produced than you would expect for a band who only really appeared on the circuit in the mid-00s. They close much to the disappointment of fans after twelve developed and strung out tracks with a high point of 'Futura'.

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Battles at The Electric Ballroom, London (28th Oct 2015)

Having waited for about 8 years to see these guys, I had very high expecations prior to the gig; Battles certainly did not disappoint. I've always been a fan of their records but there is a real rawness/energy in their live show that the recordings have always failed to capture.

Watching them create the loops from scratch in real-time is a sight to behold in itself. John Stanier is an incredible drummer -- not only does he groove with style, each hit is full of precision and power. This is a band that must be experienced live -- even if you are unsure about their recorded material!

Went to see Deerhunter in SF but Battles blew me away when they opened. One of the loudest shows I've been at in a long time but could hear so many interesting things going on in all the distortion. Deerhunter is one of my favorite bands and they were awesome, but I have to say that the Battles set is what I keep thinking back to. Do not miss an opportunity to see these guys live (even if you're kind of meh on their studio stuff)

Plagued by technical difficulties the set never really got going until Atlas, then some idiot in the front threw the remains of their beer on stage causing the band to cut the song short and not to return for an encore.

Having seen them before and considered them to be an amazing, right, live band this show was extremely disappointing.

Been wanting to see Battles live for about 10 years. It was awesome. The intensity of their live show is perfectly matched by the creativity of their music. John stander is an animal and had me transfixed the entire set. If you get a chance to see them play, do not sleep on it.

EASILY THE BEST LIVE BAND I HAVE EVER SEEN IN TERMS OF INNOVATION AND DELIVERY CONSIDERING HOW COMPLICATED THEIR MUSIC IS. STANIER GIVES 100% THROUGHT THE PERFORMANCE AND IS LITERALLY COVERED IN SWEAT BY THE END. SAW THEM AT THE CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION AND WAS GOOD VIBES

Total devestation!

A live vocalist will never ever be needed ever again...

Braxton sucked anyways :-)...

Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen

After almost 15 years, Battles is still playing a high-energy, innovative and totally rockin show. I'm so glad I got to see them. Everyone I was with, who were not Battles fans, loved the show and are now big fans.

One of the best concerts I've been to. They really give it their all. Unlike anything I have ever seen before. Xenia Rubinos, the opener was awesome. Highly recommend seeing them

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Battles Announce November UK Tour

Experimental rock duo Battles have a UK tour booked for November of this year. Tickets for it will be up this Friday, April 05th.

11/27 Newcastle, UK – The Cluny 11/28 Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club 11/29 Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach 11/30 London, UK – Alexandra Palace (feat. IDLES )

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Battles announce 2022 UK, European and North American tour dates

Battles have announced that they will be heading out on a tour in 2022 which will take them to the UK, Europe and North America. Find tickets here .

The New York City art-rock duo will start the tour on March 26 at Zerospace Brooklyn in New York, travelling to cities including Austin (April 17), Pittsburgh (May 23) and Chicago (June 4). They’ll then head across to Europe, playing Maifeld Derby in Mannheim, Germany on June 10.

Over the course of the tour, the band will also be supporting Primus on a number of dates across North America in April, May and June.

They arrive at Glasgow’s SWG3 on June 21, followed by dates at The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham (June 22) and London’s Village Underground (June 23), before heading back to Europe. The final date on the tour is at Manchester’s Psych Fest on September 3.

See the full run of tour dates below and buy tickets for the UK , European and North American dates now.

The band will be touring in support of their most recent full length, 2019’s ‘Juice B Crypts’ , which NME described as an album “that indulges the weird and wonderful side of Battles while also, simply, giving the people what they want” in a four-star review.

The band are currently working on new material that will form the follow up to ‘Juice B Crypts’.

Other acts due to play Manchester’s Psych Fest in September include Kurt Vile & The Violators, Tinariwen , Warmduscher, Jane Weaver , Hinds and Goat Girl .

The festival takes place across various venues on September 3. Buy tickets here.

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Battles Return With 2022 Live Shows

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New York City art-rock icons  Battles are set to take their incendiary live show around the globe through 2022 – find full dates and club show flyers below. The shows will be in continued support of their most recent full length, 2019’s  Juice B Crypts ,  which married synthesizer loops, cut-throat drum patterns, and cyclical riffs into a sensory overload of information that threw everything fans thought they knew about the storied group into flux once again.

In the course of promoting the album, Battles demonstrated their potency as a live unit in a session for  Highsnobiety  for which they performed  Juice B Crypts  singles “ Fort Greene Park ” and “ Titanium 2 Step ,” For the latter they were joined by New York City and no-wave legend  Sal Principato  (of  Liquid Liquid ); watch both performances paired with an interview with the band.

BATTLES TOUR DATES

Sat 26th – Zerospace Brooklyn, New York, NY 

Fri 15th – The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK *

Sat 16th – Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX * 

Sun 17th – Parish, Austin, TX

Mon 18th  – Tulips, Dallas, TX

Tue 19th – Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, MO *

Wed 20th – Grinders KC, Kansas City, MO *

Thu 21st – xbk, Des Moines, IA

Fri 22nd – McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids, IA *

Sat 23rd – The Sylvee, Madison, WI *

Mon 25th – Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN *

Wed 27th – Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, LA *

Thu 28th – Chelsea’s Live, Baton Rouge, LA

Fri 29th – Arts Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

Sat 30th – Von Braun Center, Mars Music Hall, Huntsville, AL *

Sun 1st – Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, FL

Mon 2nd – Will’s Pub, Orlando, FL

Tue 3rd – The Fillmore, Miami Beach, FL *

Wed 4th – Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg, FL *

Thu 5th – Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL

Fri 6th – North Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston, SC *

Sat 7th – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre, Saint Augustine, FL *

Mon 9th – Ryman Auditorium     Nashville, TN *

Tue 10th – The Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN *

Wed 18th – Palace Theatre, Albany, NY *

Thu 19th – Space Ballroom, Hamden, CT

Fri 20th – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY *

Sat 21st – Wellmont Theater,      Montclair, NJ *

Sun 22nd – The Paramount, Huntington, NY *

Mon 23rd – Mr Smalls, Pittsburgh, PA

Tue 24th – Warner Theatre, Washington, DC *

Wed 25th – The Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem, PA *

Thu 26th – Ardmore Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Fri 27th  – The Borgata Casino Resort, Atlantic City, NJ *

Sat 28th – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, LaFayette, NY *

Mon 30th – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, Louisville, KY *

Tue 31st – 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids, MI *

JUNE   

Thu 2nd – BMO Harris Pavilion, Milwaukee, WI *

Fri 3rd – Palace Theatre, Saint Paul, MN *

Sat 4th – Lincoln Hall,    Chicago, IL

* supporting Primus

Fri 10th – Maifeld Derby, Mannheim, Germany

Sun 12th – Largo, Rome, Italy

Mon 13th – Circolo Magnolia, Milan, Italy

Wed 15th – Wuk, Vienna, Austria

Thurs 16th – House Of Music, Budapest, Hungary

Fri 17th – Lucerna Music Bar, Prague, Czech Republic

Sat 18th – Praga Centrum, Warsaw, Poland 

Sun 19th – 8 Festival, Vilnius, Lithuania

Mon 20th – Praga Centrum, Warsaw, Poland

Tues 21st – SWG3, Glasgow, UK

Wed 22nd – The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham, UK

Thurs 23rd – Village Underground, London, UK

Sat 13th – Rock Altitude Festival, La Locle, Switzerland

Wed 17th – Artheater, Cologne, Germany

Sat 20th – Check In Party, Gueret, France

Mon 22nd – TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands

Tues 23rd – Rotown, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Wed 24th – Vera, Groningen, Netherlands

Thurs 25th – EDP, Vilar de Mouros, Portugal

Sat 27th – Canela Party, Malaga, Spain

Mon 29th – Ampere, Munich, Germany

Tues 30th – Hole, Berlin, Germany

Thurs 1st – Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark

Sat 3rd – Psych Fest, Manchester, UK

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Battles announce 2022 UK, European and North American tour dates

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• Mon 14th March, 2022

Battles have announced they’re set to hit the road later this year.

The run will be in support of 2019’s pre-pandemic full-length ‘Juice B Crypts’ .

Currently working on new material for the follow-up, they’ll hit the UK in June for dates in Glasgow, Birmingham and London.

You can check out the full details in the posters below.

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Battles Announce U.S. Tour

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Battles are heading out on tour in support of 2019’s Juice B Crypts , after a few years’ pandemic disruption. Their massive slate of spring, summer, and fall dates includes a string of U.S. shows supporting Primus, as well as headline and festival dates across the States and Europe. Check out the itinerary below.

In 2020, Battles released a remix EP, Juice B Mixed , which included a Black Midi remix of “Sterling Bridge.” Battles are working on a new studio album, according to a press release.

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03-26 New York, NY - Zerospace Brooklyn 04-15 Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion * 04-16 San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre * 04-17 Austin, TX - Parish 04-18 Dallas, TX - Tulips 04-19 Springfield, MO - Gillioz Theatre * 04-20 Kansas City, MO - Grinders KC * 04-21 Des Moines, IA - xBk Live 04-22 Cedar Rapids, IA - McGrath Amphitheatre * 04-23 Madison, WI - The Sylvee * 04-25 Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre * 04-27 New Orleans, LA - Saenger Theatre * 04-28 Baton Rouge, LA - Chelsea's Live 04-29 Chattanooga, TN - Arts Avenue 04-30 Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center, Mars Music Hall * 05-01 Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall 05-02 Orlando, FL - Will's Pub 05-03 Miami Beach, FL - The Fillmore * 05-04 St. Petersburg, FL - Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater * 05-05 Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits 05-06 North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts Center * 05-07 Saint Augustine, FL - The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre * 05-09 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium * 05-10 Fort Wayne, IN - The Clyde Theatre * 05-18 Albany, NY - Palace Theatre * 05-19 Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom 05-20 Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre * 05-21 Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theater * 05-22 Huntington, NY - The Paramount * 05-23 Pittsburgh, PA - Mr Smalls Theatre 05-24 Washington, D.C. - Warner Theatre * 05-25 Bethlehem, PA - The Wind Creek Event Center * 05-26 Philadelphia, PA - Amore Music Hall 05-27 Atlantic City, NJ - The Borgata Casino Resort * 05-28 LaFayette, NY - Beak & Skiff Apple Orchas * 05-30 Louisville, KY - Old Forester's Paristown Hall * 05-31 Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe Live * 06-02 Milwaukee, WI - BMO Harris Pavilion * 06-03 Saint Paul, MN - Palace Theatre * 06-04 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall 06-10 Mannheim, Germany - Maifeld Derby 06-12 Rome, Italy - Largo 06-13 Milan, Italy - Circolo Magnolia 06-15 Vienna, Austria - Wuk 06-16 Budapest, Hungary - House of Music 06-17 Prague, Czech Republic - Lucerna Music Bar 06-18 Warsaw, Poland - Praga Centrum 06-19 Vilnius, Lithuania - 8 Festival 06-20 Warsaw, Poland - Praga Centrum 06-21 Glasgow, Scotland - SWG3 06-22 Birmingham, England - The Castle & Falcon 06-23 London, England - Village Underground 08-13 La Locle, Switzerland - Rock Altitude Festival 08-17 Cologne, Germany - Artheater 08-20 Gueret, France - Check In Party 08-22 Utrecht, Netherlands - TivoliVredenburg 08-23 Rotteam, Netherlands - Rotown 08-24 Groningen, Netherlands - Vera 08-25 Vilar de Mouros, Portugal - EDP 08-27 Malaga, Spain - Canela Party 08-29 Munich, Germany - Ampere 08-30 Berlin, Germany - Hole 09-01 Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega 09-03 Manchester, England - Psych Fest

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Battle of hastings – battle abbey battle, east sussex.

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Probably one of the best battlefield locations in Britain, the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066 is now marked by a large Benedictine Abbey. Pope Alexander II decreed that William the Conqueror must perform penance for all the killings and so William ordered that an abbey was built.

Today the area remains a hallowed place for the history buff – here you can put your feet on ground that defined centuries for these islands. It features a visitor centre and a stellar audio tour that vividly recreates what happened on that day almost a thousand years ago, detailing everything that happened as you wind your way around the site, telling you how armies charged right where you stand.

The Battle of Towton Nr Towton, North Yorkshire

Lord Dacre’s Cross at Towton. There are fewer 50 of these standing crosses remaining in England. Photo by ChemicalEngineer

This place is the site of what many regard to be the most barbaric bloodbath in British battlefield history. A quiet field in between York and Leeds is the resting place of 28,000 people, almost 1% of the population back in 1461. Howling wind and blinding snow forced the Lancastrian and Yorkist forces to massacre each other in hand-to-hand combat in what is now called the Bloody Meadow.

This is a corner of England that shouldn’t be forgotten; knowing that this unassuming farmland was the last thing tens of thousands of people ever saw can send a shiver down the spine on the warmest of summer days. One of the last original standing crosses in England is also on the battle site and there are information boards documenting what occurred in this epic battle in the War of the Roses. Reconstructions and artefacts can found in the Richard III Experience museum in York, which makes the perfect accompanying visit.

The Battle of Bosworth Field – Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park Nr Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

Diorama of the Battle of Bosworth at the Bosworth Centre. Photo by John Taylor cc-by-2.0

The defining battle of the War of the Roses in 1485 now boasts an impressive visitor centre complete with artefacts, weaponry and costumes to try on. It has extensive and award-winning displays on medieval warfare but also documents the events leading up to the battle that has since been immortalised in plays, films and tales.

Although various hypotheses have been put forward for the exact location of the battle, Bosworth remains an important and atmospheric visit  – the slain Richard III was the last monarch to die in battle here and Henry VII was crowned on the battle site. To explore the site on foot, the Battlefields Trust has a great section on Bosworth with tours and maps to help the inquisitive visitor. Events also occur here throughout the year featuring soldier’s camps and recreations that do away with looking at books to let you experience the sights, sounds and smells of a battle camp.

Battle of Culloden – Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre Inverness, Scotland

Memorial for the highlanders who fell at the battle of Culloden. Photo by Stablenode. cc0 1.0

Culloden on a quiet and cold day can fill you with the dread of what happened here. It is not the bog it once was but it’s easy to look out on the plains in the dead silence of a highland day and picture two mighty armies clashing. The Jacobite rebellion was crushed here in 1746 and the government clamped down on ‘Scottishness’ in the aftermath.

The visitor centre is packed with information and features both audio tours and a brutal reconstruction of the battle. It remains an emotional place as it is surrounded by small clan stones and an ‘English stone’ to remember those that died. Culloden is an important reminder that all of these sites are not just places of historical importance but the graves of so many.

Siege of Kenilworth – Kenilworth Castle Kenilworth, Warwickshire

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Kenilworth Castle is the site of the longest and largest siege in British history which took place during the Second Baron’s war in 1266. Looking out from the battlements you can get a real senses of how the entire area around the castle was flooded to prevent Henry III’s mighty siege towers from reaching the walls. You can sit in the ruins of an old window, picturing this castle surrounded by water and the medieval machinery of war and look to the side to see graffiti from the 1800’s etched into the walls. How times change.

Whilst the conflict at Kenilworth lays forgotten in the history books, this beautiful castle has remained throughout time. Not only has it seen many wars but it was also the centre of a royal romance when the Earl of Leicester began extensive renovations and created charming gardens in an attempt to woo Elizabeth I. He was unsuccessful but the ruined majesty of the castle and its gardens still remain.

The Battle of Bannockburn Stirling, Scotland

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The battle of Bannockburn in 1314 was a significant victory in the First War for Scottish Independence for Robert the Bruce, whose outnumbered army routed the English forces of Edward II, and a great deal of effort and funding has gone into the visitor centre and surrounding area.

While many battlefield sites feature audio tours and information guides, what marks Bannockburn out is its award winning visitor centre, which boasts an immersive 3D film reconstruction and an interactive battle-map allowing you to manoeuvre your own forces and fight the battle as a commander. You can also wield period-accurate weaponry and enthusiastic costumed staff members roam the area and are very knowledgeable about all things Bannockburn. Like many medieval battles, the exact location of this pivotal clash of arms is disputed, but the self guided tours across the parkland manage to offer a good evocation of the Bruce’s improbable victory – the perfect mix of location and technology really brings history to life.

Battle of Killiecrankie – Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Killiecrankie, Scotland

The Pass of Killiecrankie © neil.inglis (CC BY 2.0)

Right in the centre of Scotland, in a dramatic wooded gorge where the lowland meets the highland, one of the goriest battles of the Jacobite Uprising occurred in 1689. This site is a remarkable mix of beautiful scenery and personal tales of war.

The walk around the battle area contains the solemn stone grave of Brigadier Barthold Balfour and the amazing story of Donald McBane. This soldier was being chased by Jacobite forces when he managed to leap almost six metres across River Garry to escape. You can visit the very spot and wonder how in the world he did it. Killiecrankie is also the first known use of a grenade on British soil and where the Jacobite lord, John “Bonnie Dundee” Graham met his end. His body was taken to rest three miles away at Blair Castle, the ancestral home of Clan Murray. This castle was important seat during all the Jacobite uprising and was besieged in 1745. It should definitely be part of any visit.

The sieges of Newark – Newark Castle and National Civil War Centre Newark, Nottinghamshire

Sunny day at Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire © Arran Bee (CC BY 2.0)

The English Civil War siege of Newark has been described by some as the Stalingrad of the English Civil War, which gives you a pretty vivid idea of what befell the town oin the seventeenth century.  Besieged on three separate occasions by Parliamentarian forces, it only surrendered after a personal order from Charles I to stand down. It was the key to holding the north during the war and was deliberately destroyed to prevent any more headaches.

Today the town is the home of the brilliant National Civil War Centre which is an essential visit for any battlefield enthusiast whilst the town itself offers a myriad of Civil War locations and histories – and there are various trails, including this one from the Civic Trust,  to help you explore. The castle, which played a key role in the conflict remains a romantic ruin that rests along the river that once buffered the opposing forces and you can crawl through old dungeons or visit during one of its civil war re-enactments to experience the civil war at one of its most famous locations. Newark Castle also contains information about the infamous King John I, who he died there in 1216.

Battle of Worcester – The Commandery Worcester, Worcestershire

The Commandery Worcester – Grade I listed building © Museums Worcestershire

John Adams, the second President of the United States and first Vice President once said that “All England should come in Pilgrimage once a year” to Worcester. He believed it should be holy ground for its importance to history and liberty. The old Royalist headquarters, now known as the Commandery, serves as a civil war museum that details all the locations of interest in the city.

The Civil War ended when Charles II marched on England two years after the death of his father with 14,000 men at his side, mainly from Scotland. There they met the 28,000 strong ‘New Model Army’ led by Oliver Cromwell in Worcester. The entire city is littered with monuments and features associated with the battle. Powick church still has scars from where it was struck by cannon fire that are clearly visible. You can also follow the footstep of Charles II as he watched Cromwell’s forces from Worcester Cathedral, whose tower still offers the best view of the battlefield.

If you are interested in British battlefield history The Battlefields Trust website is the essential place to begin exploring the dozens of battles that have taken place on British soil.

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You miss out the Battle of Evesham which fought on the 4th of August 1265 The Second BaronsWar

The battles of Marston Moor, July 1644, probably the biggest battle ever fought on British soil, and the battle of Sedgemoor, July 1685, the last battle fought on English soil should never be forgotten.

Interesting list but one site I would definitely have included is the Battle of Maldon which took place in 991 at Northey Island in Essex. This was a late Saxon vs Viking encounter and we know exactly where and when it took place. Northey is a truly wild and atmospheric place which, at low tide when the causeway is exposed, can be enjoyed in its entirety. A good idea is to read the poem “The Battle of Maldon” first. It livens things up a lot.

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Battle of Britain and Dunkirk: Their Finest Hour

I expect that the battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle depends the survival of Christian civilization. . . . Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, ‘This was their finest hour.’

– Sir Winston Churchill, Former British Prime Minister and some would argue, the Finest Leader

Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours is excited to announce our exclusive new Battle of Britain and Dunkirk Tour: Their Finest Hour to commemorate Battle of Britain Day.

The focus will be the critical months of the summer of 1940 when Britain stood alone against the might of Nazi Germany and dealt Adolf Hitler his first great defeat. We begin this incredible story in France, where we study the critical early battles of 1940 that culminated in the British Expeditionary Force’s epic fighting retreat from Arras to the port of Dunkirk, and miraculous evacuation.

After crossing the English Channel to Dover we visit the famous underground bunker at Dover Castle that Admiral Bertram Ramsay used as his headquarters during the Dunkirk evacuation. We then travel extensively throughout Kent and Sussex to take in key sites associated with the Battle of Britain—including the stunning Battle of Britain Memorial atop the White Cliffs of Dover. Our discussion of the aerial battles of that fateful summer continues as we make our way to Duxford for the Imperial War Museum’s internationally renowned Battle of Britain Air Show. With our VIP passes, we will enjoy an exclusive “behind the scenes” tour of Duxford including the Battle of Britain and American Air Power museums.

Afterwards, we continue to London to study the pivotal roles the British private citizens and public servants played during wartime. Along the way we visit Bentley Priory, the headquarters of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain as well as the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge that served as the command center for 11 Fighter Group. Here at the battle’s peak, Winston Churchill was surveying the plotting board at 11 Group when he uttered those memorable words, “Never in the course of human events has so much been owed by so many to so few.”

We proceed to London’s city center where we have several days to explore the city from its occupation by Roman legions to modern times. Importantly, we visit the sites that tell the story of the Battle of Britain and the famous Blitz that followed. Among the many historic locations on our agenda will be St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Fire Brigade Museum, Imperial War Museum and a special tour of London’s forgotten underground stations. We conclude our tour with an exclusive dinner at the Royal Air Force Club in London.

• Cambrai : Study the tank battles around Arras, France that almost stopped Erwin Rommel in his race to the Channel.
• Bergues: Explore the BEF retreat from Bethune to the coast
• Dunkirk : Learn about The historic “mole” at Dunkirk Harbor, the jetty that enabled some 239,000 British and French soldiers to board the awaiting vessels and evacuate to England.
• Dunkirk:  See Dover Castle and the wartime bunkers that Admiral Bertram Ramsey used as his headquarters during Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evacuation
• Biggin Hill:  Exclusive visit to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
• Duxford: Exclusive tour of IWM Duxford and VIP seating for Battle of Britain Air show
• Bentley Priory:  Visit to the Fighter Command Headquarters at Bentley Priory
• London: Private Tour of London’s forgotten Tube stations, walking tour of Blitz London and an exclusive final dinner at RAF Club

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1 paris.

Guests fly independently on an overnight flight to Paris, scheduled to arrive by 10 a.m. on Day 2. If you cannot arrive by 10 a.m., we can help with arrangement for an extra night in Paris at the hotel where staff will be sleeping.

DAY 2 Cambrai

Once you arrive in Paris (by 10 a.m.), meet in the Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre within the CDG airport. Once all guests have arrived, the group will drive to Cambrai, discussing early May tank battles around Arras and Cambrai.

Heinz Guderian and Erwin Rommel’s panzers seemed unstoppable as they tore across France in the third week of May 1940. On May 21, 1940, the British and French launched a large-scale tank attack from Arras against the advancing German armored forces. They were determined to stop the German drive on the Channel Coast and prevent the encirclement of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). After initial Allied success, the Germans were able to stymie their advance. The daring Allied counterstroke, however, had gained retreating infantry valuable time to begin to form a perimeter along the Channel. We visit many of the sites associated with this first large-scale tank battle of the war in western Europe.

DAY 3 Bergues, Cassel

We explore the BEF retreat from Bethune to the coast. Our stops include the BEF’s epic 60-mile fighting retreat and the stand made by six very badly depleted British battalions as they attempted to stop four German divisions. Our battlefield visits will include the important fortified town of Bergues, heavily bombarded by the Luftwaffe before its 450 defenders succumbed to assaults by overwhelming numbers of German troops. We will also study the Gloucester Regiment’s rear-guard action at Cassel, the village of Esquelbecq, where members of the 1 st SS murdered some 80-plus British prisoners in a terrible foretaste of the SS’s later crimes throughout the war and the Canal de Bergues where Ervine Andrews earned the Victoria Cross.

DAY 4 Dunkirk

Today we tour the sites in and around the 25-mile long Dunkirk Perimeter including the battle-scarred walls of Saint Eloi Church, Dunkirk Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, the Museum Dunkirk 1940, the Bray dunes and the famous Mole, the jetty from which the bulk of British and French soldiers evacuated during Operation Dynamo. This afternoon, we take the ferry across the English Channel; our first view of England will be the famous White Cliffs of Dover.

DAY 5 Dover

After breakfast we travel a short distance to Dover Castle, which has stood sentinel over Britain’s coast for centuries. Our visit here will include a tour of the underground bunker complex that became Admiral Bertram Ramsay’s headquarters during Operation Dynamo. It was from here that Ramsay, who would later command Allied landing forces in Normandy, would organize the evacuation of more than 300,000 French and British troops that kept Great Britain in the fight. From the castle it is a short drive to the splendid Battle of Britain Memorial, perched atop the White Cliffs. While there we will take part in the new “Scramble Experience.” This will give us a sense of what it was like to climb into a waiting aircraft such as a Spitfire or Hurricane at the height of the Battle of Britain. We complete the day with a visit to the Kent Battle of Britain Museum and its vast collection of artifacts from over 700 crashed aircraft.

DAY 6 Biggin Hill, Duxford

We start the day with an exclusive visit to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar. Located on the site of one of the Battle of Britain’s most active airfields, the Heritage Center is a restoration facility dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the famous Spitfire fighter aircraft. We will witness restoration work in progress on several of the historic fighter planes as well as the equally important Hawker Hurricane and an incredibly rare Messerschmitt ME 109 German fighter.

Following our tour of Biggin Hill we will travel to IWM Duxford where the group will have an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the many museums on site as well as the remaining facilities in the most well-preserved World War II airfield in Europe. Built in 1918 by German POWs, Duxford is one of the most historic Battle of Britain airfields. In 1938 it saw 19 Squadron receive the first operational Spitfire Aircraft and it was from this airstrip that the 19, 242 and 310 (Czech) Squadrons operated as 12 Group under the command of the legendary Douglas Bader. These three groups were eventually joined by 302 (Polish) and 611 Squadrons.

DAY 7 Battle of Britain Air Show, Cambridge

The entire day is devoted to enjoying the Battle of Britain air show. The group VIP tickets will allow for reserved marquee, priority seating to enjoy the air show and flight line access. After enjoying the air show we will travel to Cambridge. Before checking in to our hotel we will have an opportunity to visit the Cambridge American Battle Monuments Commission Cemetery and Memorial where we will have an opportunity to pay our respects to the 3,811 Americans buried there.

DAY 8 Bentley Priory, Uxbridge

Having spent our time studying the stories of individual airmen, we shift our focus to the higher levels of command during the Battle of Britain. From Cambridge we will drive to the Bentley Priory Museum. It was from Bentley Priory, the headquarters of Fighter Command, that Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding commanded and, eventually became the victor. From the Priory Museum we will travel to Uxbridge, which is home to the Battle of Britain Bunker.

The fighters of 11 Group embarked from the Uxbridge Bunker for their operational missions during the most desperate days of the Battle of Britain. Our exclusive tour will take us deep underground to the heart of this previously top-secret facility to see the plotting board, restored to its exact appearance on September 15, 1940, Battle of Britain Day. Churchill was a frequent visitor to the bunker during the battle and it was after a visit on August 16, 1940, that he first uttered his famous phrase, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed, by so many, to so few.”

DAY 9 Hendon, London

From our hotel in London we will begin our exploration of the capital city with a visit to the RAF Museum at the former Hendon airdrome. This state-of-the-art museum traces the history of the RAF from its founding in April 1918 as well as the history of aerial warfare. It has more than 100 rare and beautifully restored aircraft on display as well as other unique artifacts. From Hendon we return to central London for the key Battle of Britain sites and the Blitz bombing that followed. Among our stops will be the Battle of Britain Monument, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Docklands, the target of much German bombing. To aid in our study of London during the Blitz the group will also have a private access tour of now abandoned Underground stations that served as shelters during the bombardments.

DAY 10 London

Our final day in London resumes with the London Blitz and includes a Blue Badge guided walking tour of Churchill’s London.  This will take in many of the sites associated with the wartime British prime minister including the Cabinet War Rooms, Parliament and Churchill’s favorite cigar and wine shop. Appropriately, we will conclude our study of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain with a private dinner at the exclusive RAF Club in London.

DAY 11 Flight Home

One morning transfer to be provided to London’s Heathrow (LHR) airport.

• September 7 - 17, 2025

Recommended Reading

• With Wings Like Eagles: A History of the Battle of Britain , Michael Korda
• The Battle of Britain: Five Months That Changed History, May-October 1940 , James Holland

Tour Includes:

• Full-time historian to lead discussions and historical interpretations
• Tour manager to handle guest needs and on-the-ground logistics
• Accommodations in three- and four-star hotels
• Hotel taxes, porterage (where available), and service charges
• Touring by private motor coach
• Daily breakfasts, some lunches, most dinners
• All entrance fees to museums and attractions

Activity Level

This tour requires walking on uneven terrain— beaches, cobblestone streets and fields.

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TRIP COST $5,390

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. If rooming alone, there is an additional $1,425 single occupancy supplement.

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Over 30 Heavyweight Robots are scheduled to battle for ultimate supremacy as 4 teams take to the The Extreme Arena.

The world's most dangerous combat robots are getting ready to fight all across the country for the richest prize in the UK- The Extreme Robots Heavyweight Championship Belt! Over 30 Heavyweight Robots are scheduled to battle for ultimate supremacy as 4 teams take to the The Extreme Arena - the only bulletproof double-walled polycarbonate battleground in the UK.

Extreme Robots UK Live Tour 2023 launches at Brentwood Centre May 27 & 28 then tours to Guildford Spectrum (June 17 & 18), Newcastle Vertu Motors Arena (July 22 & 23), Colchester Leisure Centre September 16 & 17), Maidstone Leisure Centre (October 21 & 22), Cheltenham Leisure (November 11 & 12).

NEW for 2023 - Sparks will fly and Metal will melt as we add our most dangerous invention yet - the Fire Pit!

Extreme Robots UK Live Tour will feature the stars of 'Robot Wars' and 'Battlebots' including: Current Robot Wars Champion, the mighty Eruption Former Extreme Robots Heavyweight Champion Ripper The monstrous Craig Colliass creation, Gabriel. Also, see the newest Robot from Robot Wars Grand Finalist Aftershock, plus see the Legendary Extreme Robots House Robot, ONE TONNE of Fighting Fun Major Damage. Our double walled bulletproof polycarbonate Arena means we're the only Touring Robot Company in the WORLD with SPINNERS - 110kg robots with 25kg blades spinning at 125mph! Extreme Robots presenter Chris Wilkins has been presenting Robot Combat for 11 years, meaning that he's surpassed all of the other Robot Wars presenters combined for years dedicated to the sport. Shout-out to Chris for always getting the crowd hyped for "Smashy Smashy Time!" And don't forget to get your cameras ready when you hear Chris shout "3, 2, 1...ACTIVATE!"

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Standard Tickets - £22 Standard Child Tickets - £20 Standard Family Ticket - £80 2 hour interactive show Unreserved seating See all of the action LIVE! VIP Tickets - £35 /£32 child/family All the benefits of the Standard Ticket plus + Reserved seating Exclusive VIP Lanyard (to keep!) Backstage tour of the pit area where the roboteers will be working on their robots! VIP tours are either at the interval or the end of the show. You will be given an allocated tour time upon arrival to the show. Platinum Tickets - £89 (only valid with a VIP ticket) All the benefits of the VIP Ticket plus + Battle with an actual 110kg heavyweight star robot from Robot Wars in a REAL BATTLE in the Extreme Arena against other robots. Social media Twitter extremerobots Facebook extremerobotshow Youtube https://www.youtube.com/ExtremeRobots Instagram extremerobots Twitch Extremerobotshow

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The Real Life Game of Thrones! 

Between 1455 and 1487, over 30 years and 8 major bloody battles, the kingdom and families were at war. The Crown changed hands four times . This is no ordinary battlefield tour of The Cousin’s War, more famously known as the Wars of the Roses. Perhaps the most brutal and bloody 30 year period in English History, we delve into the period to find the women behind the Kings. Were they the real heroes, the power brokers and the villains? This is a unique tour which gives visitors insights into the conflict between families, between cousins and reveals the true role of its women. We find the places where Queens were born, lived, married and died.  We have exclusive private tours to castles and places that are not open to the general public

Tewkesbury Abbey is now over 900 years since it was consecrated in 1121 a Magnificent Romenesque grand church and we learn how it survived the Dissolution.

In this 10 night medieval journey, We experience the drama as we see the re-enactment of the Battle of Bosworth 1471 with thousands of enactors taking part. 

Accommodation

  All the hotels are specially chosen for their historic importance and character. They are of historic charm and character with some Old Coaching Inns that have retained their historic character with low oak beams, uneven floors and some still have their big fireplaces. All rooms have en-suite facilities.

Costs include transport during the tour, entrance fees to heritage sites, attractions and activities, bed and breakfast at the hotels. Also either a medieval banquet or a seasonal performance at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Please note that centuries old castles and houses were not built with lifts and escalators. Some have many steps and restricted access points. Some of the old inns at which we stay do not have lifts either.  Please ask us about any mobility issues, if you have any of these considerations as we can provide an honest assessment of all of the places we visit and hotels we use.

We visit Westminster Abbey the nations parish church,  Elizabeth Woodville sought sanctuary here with her second son Richard, Henry VII & Elizabeth of York are buried here and the bones of the two princes are also here in the Lady Chapel.

The Tower of London is steeped in the Nation’s history for nearly a thousand years, the place where Henry VI mysteriously died on the very day the Edward IV brought Margaret of Anjou into London as prisoner. The two princes were last seen looking out of a window in the bloody Tower.

We arrive at our first hotel and meet the group for a tour briefing and get to know our fellow travellers in history. We then take a short journey to  south east London to visit the moated Eltham Palace. A royal residence for centuries since 1305. Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou stayed here in 1445 and the Great hall, built by Edward IV in the 1470’s survives. It is the second largest space in medieval England after Westminster Great Hall, with it’s magnificent high vaulted roof and minstrels gallery.  With just a step through a door from the Great Hall you are transported to the world of Art Deco in the 1920’s. A unique experience of two worlds combined

The first battle of St Albans was fought in the streets of the town in 1455 between the Duke of Buckingham in command of the Lancastrian army and the Duke of York in command of the Yorkist army. We have a guided walking tour of the town showing the main points of the battle.

The second battle in 1461 took place on Bernard Heath, just to the north of the town. It was here that Margaret of Anjou out-fought Warwick and the Yorkist forces who then fled north to Oxfordshire. We have a guided tour of the battlefield main sights. 

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Richard III Centre in Leicester, is where in 2013, the remains of the last Plantagenet King were found under a car park, the grave site is open to view. The Centre follows the life and turbulent times of King Richard.  We stand in Richard's footsteps on Ambion Hill as he surveyed the battle field at Bosworth on the morning where he met his death and the Tudor Age began. 

  We visit Kenilworth Castle, a place significant throughout English History. It was an important base for Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou. Henry was there for his own safety due to his catatonic illness. between 1456 and 1461. 

Edward IV was held prisoner in nearby Warwick Castle in 1469 by Richard Neville the Kingmaker, and Richard’s wife Anne de Beauchamp is buried in the imposing St Mary’s Church close by. Anne Neville wife of Richard Duke of Gloucester was born in the castle June 1456, the castle is now owned by Merlin Entertainments.

We’re at Ludlow Castle and nearby bloodless battle of Ludford Bridge 12th October 1459. Cecily Neville wife of Richard Duke of York watched from the castle as her husband, two sons, brother and nephew shamefully ran away in the dead of night, leaving their demoralised army to the mercy of the King and leaving her in mortal danger with her two youngest sons. Heroically Cecily walked through the town amidst a rampaging Lancastrian army with her two youngest sons to throw herself on the on the Grace of the King and Margaret of Anjou.  

Today it's Tewkesbury and  the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury.  Here Edward IV gained a decisive victory over the Lancastrians his third in 3 months, Edward Prince of Wales was slain and Margaret of Anjou was captured. She was paraded into London, Henry VI mysteriously died on the very same day at the Tower of London.  We see the battle re-enactment with thousands of enactors taking part.

Margaret Beaufort's son Henry Tudor became the Lancastrian heir to challenge the Yorkist throne. the The magnificent Abbey celebrated over 900 years since it’s consecration in 1121. It is the finest example of Romanesque church architecture in the country.

After the peaceful river Severn our next stop is the beautiful, tranquil and atmospheric Sudeley Castle. Eleanor Butler or Botteler is to be found here. She was supposed to have married Edward IV secretly and this was the excuse for Richard to declare the marriage to Elizabeth Woodville bigamous, thereby declaring the princes illegitimate and seize the crown for himself. Richard III owned the castle for a time. Kathryn Parr is the only Queen of England buried on private property

Our final visit is to the home to our present Sovereign and the largest inhabited castle in the world: Windsor Castle.We see the fabulous State Apartments containing unmatched Art Collections. Both Edward IV and Henry VI are buried here at St Georges Chapel. The two men who fought each other to a standstill for nearly 30 years are laid to rest not 10 yards apart, Edward is buried with his wife Elizabeth Woodville and Henry VIII and his favourite wife, Jane Seymour are buried under a simple black marble slab in the quire.  

After a leisurely breakfast we arrange transport to Heathrow Airport We can arrange transport to a London mainline railway station or other London destination if agreed when booking. For those who have later journeys, we can arrange additional trips to sites in London if these have been agreed prior to arrival

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• Eltham Palace, St Albans, Grafton, Berkhamsted Castle, Fotheringhay Castle and church, Windsor Castle, Richard III Centre, Bosworth Field, Kenilworth Castle, Warwick, Ludlow, Tewkesbury Abbey, Sudeley Castle, Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London.
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• A sumptuous Tudor banquet

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We can cater for small family groups or individuals and provide a unique Royal Progress Tour to suit any requirements, or design an independent itinerary. Our speciality is the Tudor period but we can organise any tour or even days out of London that will satisfy everyone in the family. We've mixed Henry VIII and Jane Austen, Roman Britain and Harry Potter.  With Tudor History Tours you can sit back and enjoy and let us plan the details.

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'Steve was constantly striving to give us the best experience possible. Very personable and knowledgeable.'

'Steve was great at personalising the tour and enthusiastic. All the places were very interesting, each in their own way.'

'I think the whole thing is JUST GREAT! You've included most of the "must see" places for England.'

'We could not have asked for a better host. Steve was knowledgeable adding perspective and amazing insight.'

'This tour was so much fun and I definitely would consider doing something like this again. I learnt so much!'

'What a memorable, magical tour through Tudor England. It exceeded all expectations - and I have pretty high expectations!'

'Steve is wonderful! Kind, thoughtful, patient, really nice to be with, so knowledgeable. A pleasure.'

'Just excellent. Can’t wait to come back and do another visit. I travel a lot and it’s such a better experience with a knowledgeable guide.'

'Overall we were extremely pleased with the preparation, attentiveness of Steve before and during our time in England.'

'I feel like I have a lifelong tour guide when coming to London. The entire experience was exceptional.'

'The group had diverse interests and our guide was able to meet the needs of everyone.'

'Atmosphere was everywhere and if you are at all interested in history, this tour is a must. You will never find another quite like it.'

'I just wanted to say what a fabulous trip we had! Truly the best trip I have ever taken. I would go with Tudor History Tours in a heartbeat.'

'The entire agenda was planned out well with careful research and attention to detail. This tour fully realised my objectives for this trip.'

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The American Civil War: Eastern Theater Tour

The classic civil war tour.

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Our 14-day tour is set amidst picturesque American countryside: the scenic Shenandoah Valley, the mighty James River and a wealth of National Parks. We explore historic American towns and cities such as Fredericksburg, Richmond, Lexington, Harper’s Ferry and of course, Gettysburg and visit the major eastern civil war engagements en-route. We walk over superbly preserved battlefields, often situated within their own national parkland, enjoy inspiring presentations not only from your expert historian, Fred Hawthorne, but from selected park rangers and visit a wealth of museums, historic buildings and interpretation centres.

This is a Civil War tour like no other: we are based out of full-service hotels (including hot breakfast) where we can enjoy drinks in the bar. Every evening we experience a wealth of restaurants, including several historic taverns, in which we enjoy a wide and varied cuisine.

During the American Civil War more Americans lost their lives than during the whole of WW1 and WW2 combined. An estimated 750,000 – some 2% of the population – died of battle wounds or disease. For four years, battles raged across the continent, but rarely was the fighting fiercer than in the Eastern Theater where six of the ten bloodiest battles of the war were fought. Encouraged by early victories, the Confederate forces held off subsequent Federal advances around Richmond until they felt confident enough to take the war into the North, where their advances were checked at Antietam in 1862 and Gettysburg in 1863. After achieving their ‘high water mark’, Southern forces were engaged in a fight against the inevitable which was to finally end at a small courthouse in Appomattox in April 1865.

• With Civil War expert historian  Fred Hawthorne  
• A full day exploring Gettysburg
• An opportunity to walk the route of the climactic attack: Pickett’s Charge
• Explore the two Battles of Manassas
• The battle of Fredericksburg
• Visit the Chancellorsville museum and interpretative centre & battlefield
• See where ‘Stonewall’ Jackson spent his last hours and see his HQ
• Explore Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War soldier
• Appomattox museum and battlefield park
• Visit Monocacy battlefield

What's Included

• Return flights from London (optional)
• 3 & 4 Star Hotels
• Buffet breakfast each morning
• Dinner parties hosted by your expert historian and tour manager
• Two drinks i,e wine or beer at each dinner and a welcome drink on first evening
• Dedicated Tour Manager
• Entrance fees for sites included in itinerary
• Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned coach
• Tour information booklet
• Access to the Cultural Experience app
• Helpful and friendly travel advice
• The company of like-minded travelers

"Fred Hawthorne was superb and went the extra mile all of the time - best tour guide we've ever had. We saw and experienced so much thanks to him."

Day 1 - Arrival

Fly London to Washington-Dulles. Check in to our Fairfax hotel for one night. Drinks reception and tour briefing.

Day 2 - The two Battles of Manassas

View the excellent 1st Manassas orientation film and the illuminated battlefield map prior to exploring the battlefield, its monuments and historic buildings such as Stone and Hill House. After lunch we visit 2nd Manassas battlefield including the interpretive centre at Brawner Farm, ‘Deep Cut’ and the ‘Dogan House’. Thence to Fredericksburg where we check in to our hotel for the next two nights.

Day 3 - Fredericksburg & Chancellorsville

Gain an overview of the battle of Fredericksburg from the lovely Chatham Plantation and enjoy its great views over the town before descending to the battlefield at Prospect Hill, walk along the ‘sunken road’ and view the original section of the ‘stone wall’ against which waves of Federal troops were thrown. This afternoon we visit the Chancellorsville Museum and interpretative centre and walk the battlefield to include Hazel Grove, the Lee-Jackson last bivouac and the Chancellor Clearing.

Day 4 - The Overland Campaign

Receive a brief on the Battle of the Wilderness from the ‘Shelter’ and Saunder’s Field with interpretive stops at Widow Tapp Farm and the Brock Road intersection, the Higgerson and Chewning clearings and the spot where Longstreet was wounded. Following in the footsteps of the Union army to Spotsylvania we visit Todd’s Tavern, Laurel Hill, the Mule Shoe Salient, the ‘Bloody Angle’ and the courthouse and jail. On our southward journey we see where ‘Stonewall’ Jackson spent his last hours and visit the J.E.B Stuart memorial. We end the day at Cold Harbor with its extensive earthworks including the Confederate entrenchments and the Connecticut heavy artillery line. Check in to our Richmond-area hotel for one night.

Day 5 - The Peninsula Campaign

We visit locations associated with the first Battle of the Ironclad Warships USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (Merrimac) and the superbly preserved Fort Monroe National Monument from where McClellan launched his campaign and where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was later imprisoned. At the Mariner’s Museum at Newport News is the USS Monitor Centre where we see how the historic ironclad is being preserved. We will also stop at Yorktown, the Warwick Line, Dam #1, and Williamsburg where we check-in for one night.

Day 6 - Richmond and its Battles

From the Chickahominy swamps we commence our exploration of the Seven Days Battles for Richmond stopping at Beaver Dam Creek, Mechanicsburg, Gaines Mill, the Grapevine Bridge, McClellan’s Trent House headquarters, Savages Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale and finally the climactic slaughter at Malvern Hill as we follow Lee’s crushing blows to destroy McClellan’s army. In the afternoon we drive into Richmond, capital of the Confederacy against which the 1862 campaign focused. We will visit the Confederate “White House” where docents will describe President Jefferson Davis and his large family’s stay in the city. We will drive down past the Virginia State Capitol which served as the Confederate Congress’s home for the duration of the war. We end the day at the magnificent and sparkling new American Civil War Museum (formerly the Museum of the Confederacy) and the National Park Visitor Centre at Historic Tredegar Iron Foundry. Continue to Chester, VA for two nights.

Day 7 - Siege of Petersburg

At City Point we walk out to Grant’s headquarters and the ‘Dictator’ siege mortar, see the eastern front restored fortifications, and visit Fort Stedman, the famous Crater and, time permitting, the Blandford Church with its memorial stained glass windows. Our day ends at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War soldier, one of the finest museums of its kind.

Day 8 - Retreat to Appomattox

At the remote Five Forks Museum we handle some of the wonderful collection of reproduction weaponry and munitions and explore the battlefield. Like Lee, we then travel west to Sailor’s Creek State Park to explore the battlefield, museum and the Hillsman House. This afternoon is spent at Appomattox Museum and battlefield park where we view the surrender movie, explore the village, visit the McLean House and the ‘Surrender Triangle’ where the laying down of arms took place. Continue to Lynchburg, Virginia for an overnight stay.

Day 9 - Lexington and the Shenandoah Valley

Drive to Lexington via the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James Valley (both in early autumn colours), where we visit the Lee Chapel and family tomb and visit the grounds of the Virginia Military Institute to view the old barracks, the commandants house and cadet chapel and museum. We continue along the magnificent Shenandoah Valley to New Market with its VMI ‘Hall of Valor’ and ‘Field of lost shoes’. Thence to Winchester for one night.

Day 10 - Winchester and Harpers Ferry

We start at Middletown with an introduction to the battle of Cedar Creek and then return to Winchester to visit Stonewall Jackson’s headquarters which contains many of his personal possessions. This afternoon we visit Harpers Ferry, situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and explore this historic town, perhaps climbing up to Jefferson Rock. Continue to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and check-in for three nights.

Day 11 - The Maryland Campaign of 1862 and Antietam

At Monocacy we visit the battlefield museum and discuss the lost Special Orders 191 and then drive through the South Mountain passes stopping at Crampton’s Gap and ‘War Correspondent’s Arch’ to Sharpsburg, Maryland. At the Pry House Farm, we gain an appreciation of the Battle of Antietam from the Union perspective and at the Visitors’ Centre we watch the orientation film. We follow the Union approach to the Sunken Lane: amongst our many stops here will be Dunker Church, Miller’s and Otto’s Cornfield, the Sunken Lane and Burnside’s Bridge.

Day 12 - Gettysburg

The greatest battle of the American Civil War and for many, the single most important event of that war. We devote our last full day exploring this site. We will tour many of the great sites associated with the battle: Oak Hill, Cemetery Hill, Little Round Top, and the famous Bloody Angle. A highlight of all our classic Eastern Civil War tours is the opportunity to walk the route of the climactic attack: Pickett’s Charge. In the afternoon we will visit the brilliantly restored Cyclorama of Gettysburg set within one of the finest military museums in the world. Our farewell dinner will be at a historic Gettysburg Tavern.

Day 13 - Final Thoughts

We visit Shriver House, a museum in the 19th-Century home of a Civil War soldier's family, exploring the civilian experience of the war. Thence to the Gettysburg National Cemetery, where we pay our respects on this final stop of our tour. We then depart for Washington and our evening flights.

Day 14 - Arrive London

Recommended Reading List

• Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Penguin history)
• Chancellorsville: The Souls of the Brave
• Emerging Civil War Series
• Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam
• The Civil War Battlefield Guide
• The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide: More Than 500 Sites from Gettysburg to Vicksburg
• The Last Citadel: Petersburg, Virginia June 1864-April 1865

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• Jefferson Rock Harper’s Ferry
• Friend to Friend Memorial Gettysburg

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The Battle of Bannockburn Experience (May 2024)

Stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory

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Your visit will take you through a thrilling interpretation of the characters and events of the battle, including a visit to our Battle Room, where you will watch a digitally re-created version of the battle.

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Please note that the battle experience is a dark and loud environment. There’s very low lighting throughout and there are often loud, overlapping noises from the various battle scenes (including scenes of a violent nature). Unless otherwise requested, visitors should expect to be on their feet most of the time when touring the main experience space; a visit lasts approximately 60 minutes.

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Céline Dion says she may never tour again amid battle with stiff person syndrome. Here’s what to know

Céline Dion is learning how to live with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder she was diagnosed with in 2022 that forced her to put performing on the back burner.

The condition affects her vocal cords as well as her ability to walk.

In an interview with Vogue France for its May 2024 issue, Dion is asked her thoughts on whether she will perform again: “I don’t know… My body will tell me. On the other hand, I just don’t want to wait,” she says.

For four years, Dion says she’s been debating whether or not she will be ready again. As things stand, she says she cannot give a definitive answer, as each day is different from the next.

“It’s hard, I’m working very hard and tomorrow will be even harder. Tomorrow is another day. But there’s one thing that will never stop, and that’s the will. It’s the passion. It’s the dream. It’s the determination,” Dion tells Vogue . 

The “My Heart Will Go On” singer shared her diagnosis in a tearful Instagram video in 2022. At that time, she said, “I have to admit, it’s been a struggle. All I know is singing. It’s what I’ve done all my life, and it’s what I love to do the most.” 

What is stiff person syndrome?

Stiff person syndrome affects the brain and spinal cord and progressively worsens, with some people having mild symptoms and others experiencing more debilitating ones. People may experience muscle stiffness and spasms as common symptoms of the neurological condition, according to the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, and experts think it may be caused by an autoimmune response.

As symptoms progress, people may experience hunching over, owing to the spine being affected. It affects an estimated fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S., and the onset age is usually in adulthood. “People with SPS often have heightened sensitivity to noise, sudden movements, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms,” notes the National Institutes of Health’s Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center . 

“Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to,” Dion said in 2022.

There is no cure for stiff person syndrome, although sedatives, steroids, and muscle relaxants can help alleviate symptoms, according to Yale Medicine . Stretching and massage therapy can also help.

Dion’s new normal includes “athletic, physical, and vocal therapy” five days a week, she tells Vogue .

“I work on my toes, my knees, my calves, my fingers, my singing, my voice,” Dion says.

Early on in her diagnosis, Dion said she questioned what she did to deserve the condition. Now she says life doesn’t give you answers to these difficult questions: “You just have to live it.”

“The way I see it, I have two choices. Either I train like an athlete and work super hard, or I switch off and it’s over, I stay at home, listen to my songs, stand in front of my mirror and sing to myself,” Dion says.

“I’ve chosen to work with all my body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to be the best I can be.”

The support she receives from her family, fans, and team are what helps Dion most in difficult times, she says in the interview. She also recognizes she is lucky to have good doctors and treatment options.

“I have those means, and this is a gift. What’s more, I have this strength within me. I know nothing is going to stop me,” Dion says.

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Kygo announces 2024 UK, European and North American arena tour

The Norwegian DJ will play 26 dates from September to December

Kygo has announced details of a huge world tour, taking in North America, Europe and the UK later this year – see the full list below, as well as ticket information.

The Norwegian house DJ and producer will play a total of 26 dates, his first such extensive tour since 2018.

The tour kicks off at Denver’s Dicks Sporting Goods Park on September 7, and takes in Columbia, New York, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver, before wrapping the North American leg in Los Angeles on October 17.

Time to bring the music to you!!! Part One of my World Tour starts this fall with my friends and special guests @zaralarsson , @sofitukker , @gryffinofficial , @SamFeldtMusic , @haylasings , @Vandeluxmusic , Victoria Nadine and @Klangkarussell 💥 Check out https://t.co/iehRQLIBKb and… pic.twitter.com/VCIxi3nXZV — Kygo (@KygoMusic) April 22, 2024

Kygo then heads across the Atlantic the following month, starting in Copenhagen on November 6, and running around Europe for 12 dates. He will then round out the year with a headline show at London’s The O2 on December 11 and Dublin’s 3Arena on December 13.

Support at the shows will come from Sofi Tukker , Gryffin, Sam Feldt, Zara Larsson , Klangkarussell, Hayla, Victoria Nadine and Vandelux.

Tickets for all shows go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday (April 26). US tickets can be found here , with UK tickets available here .

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SEPTEMBER 7 – Denver, CO, Dicks Sporting Goods Park 12 – Columbia, MD, Merriweather Post Pavilion 13 – Brooklyn, NY, Barclays Center 17 – Boston, MA, TD Garden 20 – Montreal, Que, Bell Centre 21 – Toronto, Ont, Woodbine Park 26 – Chicago, IL, Huntington Bank Pavilion 28 – Austin, TX, Germania Insurance

OCTOBER 4 – San Francisco, CA, Chase Center 9 – Seattle, WA, Climate Pledge Arena 10 – Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena 17 – Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Bowl

NOVEMBER 6 – Copenhagen, Royal Arena 8 – Oslo, Telenor Arena 13 – Stockholm, Tele2 Arena 15 – Berlin, Uber Arena 17 – Budapest, MVM Dome 21 – Cologne, Lanxess Arena 23 – Vienna, Stadthalle 26 – Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome 29 – Milan, Forum

DECEMBER 3 – Madrid, Wizink Center 6 – Brussels, ING Arena 7 – Paris, Accor Arena 11 – London, The O2 13 – Dublin, 3Arena

Last year, Kygo shared a reimagined remix of Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson’s 1983 single ‘Say Say Say’ .

“I’m absolutely honoured to work on a song that was made by two of the greatest musical legends of all time,” said Kygo. “Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson have meant so much to me as an artist and I’ve been listening to their music since I was a kid.”

His latest album is 2022’s ‘Thrill Of The Chase’, his fourth in total, which featured collaborations with  X Ambassadors ,  DNCE ,  Lukas Graham ,  Sam Feldt ,  Dean Lewis , and more.

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India begins voting in second phase of giant election as Modi vs Gandhi campaign heats up

India began voting on Friday in the second phase of the world's biggest election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rivals raise the pitch of the campaign by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes.

Kiribati's parliament has voted to remove Australian-born High Court Judge David Lambourne, who said on Friday the move was politically motivated and an attack on the independence of the Pacific Island nation's judiciary.

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UK passes bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Lawyers prepare for legal battles on behalf of individual asylum seekers challenging removal to east Africa

• How the UK government’s Rwanda deportation plan was fought in court

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation bill will become law after peers eventually backed down on amending it, opening the way for legal battles over the potential removal of dozens of people seeking asylum.

After a marathon battle of “ping pong” over the key legislation between the Commons and the Lords, the bill finally passed when opposition and crossbench peers gave way on Monday night.

The bill is expected to be granted royal assent on Tuesday. Home Office sources said they have already identified a group of asylum seekers with weak legal claims to remain in the UK who will be part of the first tranche to be sent to east Africa in July.

Sunak has put the bill, which would deport asylum seekers who arrive in the UK by irregular means to Kigali, at the centre of his attempts to stop small boats crossing the Channel.

The home secretary, James Cleverly, said it was a “landmark moment in our plan to stop the boats”.

In a video posted to social media, he said: “The safety of Rwanda bill has passed in parliament and it will become law within days.

“The act will prevent people from abusing the law by using false human rights claims to block removals. And it makes clear that the UK parliament is sovereign, giving government the power to reject interim blocking measures imposed by European courts.

“I promised to do what was necessary to clear the path for the first flight. That’s what we have done. Now we’re working day in and day out to get flights off the ground.”

Denisa Delić, director of advocacy at International Rescue Committee UK, said on Monday: “Irrespective of today’s passage of the safety of Rwanda bill, sending refugees to Rwanda is an ineffective, unnecessarily cruel and costly approach.

“Rather than outsourcing its responsibilities under international law, we urge the government to abandon this misguided plan and instead focus on delivering a more humane and orderly immigration system at home.

“This includes scaling up safe routes, such as resettlement and family reunion, and upholding the right to seek asylum.”

The Home Office has whittled the list down to 350 migrants who are deemed to pose the least risk of submitting successful legal challenges blocking their deportation.

Lawyers have told the Guardian that they will prepare legal challenges on behalf of individual asylum seekers. They can challenge their removal on a case-by-case basis, which could lead to their being taken off a flight list.

The bill allows challenges if a detainee faces a “real, imminent and foreseeable risk of serious irreversible harm if removed to Rwanda”.

They must lodge an appeal within eight days of receiving a deportation letter. The Home Office would then be given several days to respond. If their appeal is rejected, the person claiming asylum will then be given seven days to lodge a final appeal to an upper tribunal court, which will decide their claim within a further 23 days.

The deal will cost £1.8m for each of the first 300 deportees, the National Audit Office has confirmed.

Matthew Rycroft, the most senior civil servant in the Home Office who has overseen the scheme for two years, previously told MPs he did not have evidence to show that it had a deterrent effect that would make it value for money.

Home Office staff have privately warned that there is a risk of thousands of asylum seekers disappearing once removals begin, keen to avoid receiving notification that they are being sent to Kigali.

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Earlier, MPs stripped out amendments to the bill inserted by the Lords. Crossbench and Labour peers said they would reinsert similar changes in a battle of wills.

The government will not send those who are eligible under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) to Rwanda, a Home Office minister told peers during one of the many debates held on Monday evening.

Lord Sharpe said: “Once this review of Arap decisions for those with credible links to Afghan specialist units has concluded, the government will not remove to Rwanda those who received a positive eligibility decision as a result of this review where they are already in the UK as of today.”

Lord Browne, a Labour former defence secretary who had been leading calls for such an assurance, said: “The minister does not believe this to be a concession, it is to him a restatement of what he has been telling us for some time, but in a different form.”

Meanwhile, leading lawyer and independent crossbencher Lord Anderson of Ipswich said of the Rwanda scheme: “Its benefits remain to be seen. Its costs will be measured, not only in money, but in principles debased: disregard for our international commitments, avoiding statutory protections for the vulnerable, and the removal of judicial scrutiny over the core issue of the safety of Rwanda.”

The prime minister also disclosed that the first flights removing asylum seekers to Rwanda were planned to depart in 10 to 12 weeks, missing his original spring target .

At a specially convened press conference on Monday morning, he said the government would “not let a foreign court” block flights to Rwanda and stressed that he would finally end the “legal merry-go-round” associated with deportation flights.

“Enough is enough,” he said. “No more prevarication, no more delay. Parliament will sit there tonight and vote no matter how late it goes. No ifs, no buts. These flights are going to Rwanda.”

Labour said Sunak was wrong to blame the party’s peers for delaying the Rwanda bill.

Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, said: “[The] Tories are the largest party in both Houses of Parliament and they could have scheduled the final stages of the bill a month ago but they voluntarily delayed it because they always want someone else to blame.”

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The UK government finally passes bill to send migrants to Rwanda, but the battle is not over

LONDON — The British Parliament has finally passed legislation to send some migrants to Rwanda , clearing the runway for flights this summer under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ’s controversial plan aimed at deterring risky English Channel crossings by people desperate to reach the U.K.

A bill designed to unblock a plan beset by court challenges and legislative battles was approved early Tuesday, delivering what Sunak hopes will be a much-needed political victory and fulfill his pledge to “stop the boats.”

Human rights activists and migrants’ groups have vowed to continue the fight against the policy, which they say is unethical and inhumane.

Here’s a look at the plan and what it took to reach this stage.

WHAT IS THE RWANDA PLAN?

The Rwanda plan is the British government’s response to the growing number of migrants from around the world — reaching a high of 46,000 in 2022 — who cross the English Channel from France to Britain in small boats.

Most people who arrive that way apply for asylum, and in the past many have been granted it. The Conservative government says these migrants should not be treated as genuine refugees because they did not claim asylum in another safe country, such as France, that they reached first.

In an attempt to deter people from making the risky journeys, the U.K. struck a deal with Rwanda in April 2022 to send migrants who arrive in the U.K. as stowaways or in boats to the East African country, where their asylum claims would be processed and, if successful, they would stay.

Human rights groups and other critics of the plan say it is unworkable and unethical to send migrants to a country 4,000 miles (6,400 miles) away that they don’t want to live in. No one has yet been sent to Rwanda, but Sunak has said the first flights will leave in July.

ID IT TAKE SO LONG TO REACH THIS POINT?

The Rwanda plan was immediately met with legal challenges. The first removal flight was grounded at the last moment in June 2022 after a ruling from the European Court of Human Rights,

The case ultimately reached Britain’s Supreme Court, which dealt the government a defeat in November, ruling that the policy is unlawful because Rwanda is not a safe third country where migrants can be sent. Five justices unanimously said that “the removal of the claimants to Rwanda would expose them to a real risk of ill-treatment” because they could be sent back to the home countries they had fled.

The judges said there was evidence Rwanda had a culture that misunderstood its obligations under the Refugee Convention, was dismissive toward asylum-seekers from the Middle East and Afghanistan, and had little experience of the asylum procedures needed to handle the cases of migrants from around the world.

HOW DID THE U.K. GOVERNMENT RESPOND?

Britain and Rwanda signed a treaty in December pledging to strengthen protections for migrants, partly by barring Rwanda from sending any migrants deported from the U.K back to their home countries. Sunak’s government argued the treaty allowed it to pass a law declaring Rwanda a safe destination.

The Safety of Rwanda Bill, which was passed Tuesday, pronounces the country safe , making it harder for migrants to challenge deportation and allows the British government to ignore injunctions from the European Court of Human Rights that seek to block removals.

If that fails to stop legal challenges, Sunak has said he would consider ignoring or leaving international human rights treaties including the European Convention on Human Rights. That move is backed by some members of Sunak’s governing Conservative Party, but would draw strong domestic opposition and international criticism. The only European countries that are not party to the rights convention are Belarus and Russia.

The Rwandan government insists it is “committed to its international obligations” and has been recognized by the U.N. and other international institutions “for our exemplary treatment of refugees.” Rwanda’s government says the country is ready to receive migrants from Britain, and has plans to build more than 1,000 houses, including recreational facilities, for the deportees.

HAVE OTHER COUNTRIES TRIED SIMILAR POLICIES?

Britain is not alone in trying to control irregular migration. Much of Europe and the U.S. is struggling with how best to cope with migrants seeking refuge from war, violence, oppression and a warming planet that has brought devastating drought and floods.

A few countries have tried offshore processing of asylum seekers — notably Australia, which first sent migrants to the Pacific island nation of Nauru in 2001 and has operated an asylum-processing center there since 2012.

From 2013 to 2018, Israel had a deal with Rwanda to deport African migrants, until Israel’s supreme court declared it unlawful.

Denmark has moved away from a deal with Rwanda and wants to find a solution with fellow European Union countries.

“A British or Danish solution will solve a problem for the individual country,” Danish Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek told Danish broadcaster DR Tuesday. “But we believe a unified European solution will solve more problems, because you will also stop the people smugglers who today make billions from transporting people across the Mediterranean.”

Last year, Italy reached a deal with Albania for the Balkan country to temporarily house and process some of the thousands of migrants who reach Italian shores. There is a crucial difference from the U.K. plan: it’s not a one-way trip. Successful asylum-seekers would get to start new lives in Italy, not Albania.

Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen, Denmark contributed to this report.

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Taylor Swift fans in the UK have been scammed out of $1.2 million, bank says

• UK Taylor Swift fans have lost over $1.2 million to Eras Tour ticket scams, Lloyds Bank says.
• The bank issued an urgent warning after it said 600 of its customers fell victim to the scam.
• Most of the ticket scams targeted 25- 34-year-olds through fake ads on Facebook.

It looks like it's heating up to be a Cruel Summer — at least for Swifties in the United Kingdom seeking Eras Tour tickets.

Fans of Taylor Swift have already been scammed out of over $1.2 million trying to purchase concert tickets, mostly through Facebook, according to Lloyds Bank .

This prompted the bank, which is among the United Kingdom's largest, to issue an "urgent warning." The warning said that at least 600 of its customers had been victimized by a ticket scam, losing anywhere from £332 to over £1,000.

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Outside of its own banking system, Lloyds estimated some 3,000 more Brits may have fallen prey to the scams, losing as much as £1 million, or over $1.2 million, in total nationwide.

Most of the scams appeared to target 25- to 34-year-olds using fake ads on Facebook, the bank said.

"For her legion of dedicated Swifties, the excitement is building ahead of Taylor's Eras Tour finally touching down in the UK this summer. However cruel fraudsters have wasted no time in targeting her most loyal fans as they rush to pick up tickets for her must-see concerts," fraud prevention director Liz Ziegler said.

The popularity of Swift's Eras Tour has caused all manner of problems for its ticket-seeking fans.

Many Swift fans in the United States were forced to purchase resale tickets after Ticketmaster botched the 2022 release of tickets, prompting a congressional inquiry the following year. Swifties stateside told Business Insider they had to do serious sleuthing to confirm they weren't being scammed when they paid for resale tickets.

In July 2023, the San Francisco Better Business Bureau warned Swift fans that scammers were running ticket scams as her "Eras Tour" date approached in the city, according to ABC .

Alma Galvan, BBB regional communications manager, told the outlet that scammers will sometimes pretend to be friends on social media and sell fans fake tickets for a large price.

The BBB recommends only purchasing tickets from reputable vendors and using a credit card before a debit card, cash transfer app, or cash, the report said.

One Swift fan who spent more than $1,500 on tickets on Facebook Marketplace told BI that she insisted on using Paypal Goods and Services for the transaction because it helps users get a refund if their concert tickets never arrive.

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