Latest Past Events

The Battle of Rocroi 1643

NHSA 24 Kingfisher Court, Hambridge Road, Newbury

This will be a reprise of the event of 21 February 2026 in which we study the epic battle of Rocroi, one of the key conflicts of the Thirty Years War. The talk of Dr Thion will be repeated at 9.30 am on Sunday 19 April 2026. Please contact Philip Marshall on 07946 041733 if […]

The Battle of Rocroi 1643

NHSA 24 Kingfisher Court, Hambridge Road, Newbury

The NHSA is delighted and honoured to welcome Dr. Stéphane Thion as our speaker for this event, in which we study the epic struggle during the Thirty Years' War between France and Spain at Rocroi in 1643. Stéphane has had a passionate interest in military history for over 15 years. He has published extensively on […]

The Battle of Cape St Vincent

NHSA 24 Kingfisher Court, Hambridge Road, Newbury

The NHSA is delighted to welcome Professor David Manley as our speaker for this event in which we study the Revolutionary Wars battle of Cape St Vincent, in which the young Commodore Horatio Nelson had a leading role. David is MOD Professor of Naval Architecture at University College London. He has worked  for over 30 […]